In this episode, Bronwyn challenges one of the most entrenched beliefs in weight loss: that body fat is simply the result of overeating.

Instead, she introduces a systems thinking perspective that reframes body fat as functional. Not passive. Not accidental. But part of an eating system that may be solving problems in ways that are rarely examined.

Drawing on real case examples, this episode explores how body fat can act as protection, postponement, paradox, or projection. Each one revealing that what looks like a weight problem can be a weight benefit.

If you’ve experienced weight regain, this episode will reframe how you think about body fat. And it will do it without blame or shame.

Key Takeaways

• Body fat is not always a by-product of an eating system. In many cases, it plays a role within an eating system that serves a purpose.

• When body fat has a function, removing it without understanding that function leads to weight cycling.

• Lasting change requires understanding what body fat has been doing for you, not just trying to remove it.

If you would like a copy of The Four P’s of Body Fat, email me at

[email protected] and I will send you a copy.

Links & Resources

Read the Blog: Body Fat and Weight Regain: What Your Eating System Is Really Doing

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