September 21, 2025

77: The Diets Were Lying to You! – The Science of Healing Hormones & Metabolism with Kitty Blomfield & Craig McDonald

1 hour 10 minutes

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What if the secret to healing your hormones and rebuilding your metabolism wasn’t more dieting or cardio—but real food and strength training?

In this empowering episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith welcomes Kitty Blomfield and Craig McDonald, co-founders of NuStrength, The RYM Method, and the Win At Life Program.

Kitty shares her personal journey through years of fad diets, intense cardio, and chronic hormonal struggles—including painful periods, broken sleep, digestive issues, and binge eating. Craig, a sports nutritionist and expert in body recomposition, breaks down their science-based, pro-metabolic approach that focuses on healing the metabolism, building muscle, and improving overall wellness—especially for women over 40.

This episode is a must-listen if you're tired of quick fixes and want to embrace real food, strength training, and sustainable transformation.

👤 About the Guests:

Kitty Blomfield

Kitty is the co-founder of NuStrength and Saturée. Her health journey began with years of restrictive dieting, cardio obsession, and hormonal imbalances. After discovering pro-metabolic nutrition through Emma Sgourakis and strength training through Craig, she transformed her health and now helps thousands of women do the same.

📸 Kitty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield

Craig McDonald

Craig is a Recomp Certified Coach and Sports Nutritionist who specializes in metabolic recovery and body recomposition. He co-developed a powerful system that combines science-backed nutrition and strength training to help women reclaim their health and confidence.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

The dangers of yo-yo dieting and restrictive fitness trends

Why cardio overload may do more harm than good for your hormones

The truth about pro-metabolic nutrition and how it supports thyroid and hormone health

How strength training helps with fat loss, muscle gain, and energy regulation

Why women over 40 need to rethink weight loss strategies

How nutrient-dense foods like organ meats support metabolic and hormonal repair

The importance of tracking macros without obsession

Why sleep, stress, and self-care are non-negotiables in true health

Insights into the Win At Life Program App and its client-centered approach

The real meaning of body recomposition and sustainable transformation

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