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Can You Lose Fat Without Tracking Macros? (Christina McClurken) | Ep 310


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Is macro tracking hiding the real reason you're stuck? What if ditching calorie counting helped you lose more fat, without the burnout?

I’m joined by Christina McClurken (aka Your Healthy Bestie), a former physical therapist turned functional nutritionist. She shares her system that helps burned-out dieters lose fat without logging every gram. You’ll learn why traditional tracking might be the wrong solution, how to reconnect with your body’s hunger signals, and what six metabolic pillars can completely change your approach to fat loss.

Christina McClurken is a functional nutritionist specializing in women's metabolic health. Creator of the Metabolic Revival Method, she focuses on helping women break free from diet culture using six foundational pillars. Her no-number tracking system helps clients reduce stress while still making sustainable progress toward fat loss.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

05:21 - Christina’s six pillars of metabolism
06:46 - How to track food without numbers
09:42 - Daily weighing as a learning tool
12:38 - Using plate structure for portion control
17:29 - When is someone ready for fat loss?
20:59 - How blood sugar affects hunger and cravings
24:37 - Movement, muscle, and blood sugar balance
27:58 - The role of indulgent foods in weight loss
29:03 - Dealing with metabolic adaptation
37:46 - The truth about stress and nervous system regulation
44:48 - Gut health as a vital part of fat loss
54:36 - The #1 habit for fat loss success
58:55 - Outro

Episode resources:

  • Website: yourhealthybestie.com
  • Instagram: @its_christina_mcclurken 


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