In this episode, Louise introduces her co-coach, Amy Jones, a certified personal trainer and integrative health practitioner. Together, they tackle a listener question on the appropriateness of fasting for active women and fitness enthusiasts. The discussion dives into the polarizing opinions on fasting in the fitness community and the need for a nuanced, science-based approach. They also discuss the critical relationship between nutrition, hormones, and fitness for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, emphasizing self-love over guilt. Make sure you tune in!


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Episode highlights:
(7:50) Discussion on fasting for active women and the need to feel in control
(8:58) The impact of fasting on hormones that kicks your body into a state of stress overload
(11:20) The importance of morning fueling as a metabolically supportive habit
(15:23) Practical morning fueling strategies that help avoid the 3 PM energy crash
(22:03) Discussion on scenarios causing GI distress and strategic nutrient pairings
(25:43) Exploring the occasional scenario of training fasted without damaging metabolism
(31:40) The importance of loving yourself by treating a workout as a reward and not a punishment
(34:45) Embracing empowerment in fitness and challenging societal expectations
(40:09) Connecting muscle building to sustainable weight loss and protecting metabolism
(42:20) The importance of bio-individuality in designing effective weight loss strategies
(45:39) Outro

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