Effective Weight Loss for Moms | Workout Routines, Lose Weight, Meal Planning, Macros, Fat Loss

129| Why It Gets Harder To Lose Weight The Longer You Try (No, Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken)


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Ever feel like the longer you try to lose weight, the harder it gets? Like your body is secretly sabotaging you, and someone flipped a switch to “slow metabolism mode”?

You’re not alone—and no, your metabolism isn't broken.

In this episode, we’re kicking off Part 1 of a 2-part metabolism series that breaks down what’s really going on when your fat loss slows down. I’m diving into a recent 2022 scientific review from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research by Martínez-Gómez & Roberts—but don’t worry, I’m translating the science into simple, relatable mom-speak.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

✅ What your metabolism actually is (it’s more than just calories burned at the gym)

✅ Why your metabolism isn’t sabotaging you, but protecting you
✅ How your body adapts to a calorie deficit like a smart thermostat
✅ The role of hormones in slowing down your results—and why it’s not your fault
✅ The difference between resting energy, NEAT, and EAT
✅ Why your hunger skyrockets and energy tanks after a few weeks of dieting
✅ The truth about a “slow metabolism” and why you’re not broken

You’ll meet the key hormonal players in the fat loss journey—leptin, ghrelin, thyroid hormones, insulin, and cortisol—and learn how they work with your body to keep you alive, even when it feels like they’re working against your goals.

Spoiler: Your body isn’t broken. It’s brilliantly adaptive. But understanding how your metabolism works is the first step toward breaking through the plateau and learning how to lose weight in a way that’s actually sustainable.

This episode is for the mom who's:

  • Eating healthy, working out, and still not seeing the scale budge

  • Wondering if their slow metabolism is to blame

  • Feeling frustrated, hungry, tired, and confused about what to do next

  • Ready to understand the why behind their fat loss challenges

    Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll walk you through practical strategies to support your metabolism while still seeing progress. We’ll talk about how to reduce or delay metabolic adaptation, and how to make fat loss doable (and not miserable).

    Links + Resources:
    • Join the Free Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/strengthtrainingformoms

    • Book a Discovery Call: Click here to chat about your goals

    • Research article discussed in episode. 
    • Ready for a realistic, sustainable plan? Learn more about Fit Lifestyle in a Box 1:1 Coaching Program here

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