In this episode, Tina breaks down how to strategically plan and execute a successful fat loss phase without extreme methods. She shares her approach to responsible, sustainable fat loss, offering practical tips for determining the ideal duration and intensity of your fat loss phase. Tina explains the difference between shorter and longer cuts, when it’s best to delay starting a cut, and how to align your plan with your unique lifestyle and goals.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why the timing of your fat loss phase can make or break your success

- The secret to losing fat while eating more than you think

- What most people get wrong about tracking and consistency

- How to avoid the burnout of restrictive dieting

- The key to preserving muscle while in a calorie deficit

- The real reason progress feels slow (and what to do about it)

- How your mindset could be sabotaging your fat loss goals

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes potentially sabotaging your fat loss efforts. From chronic dieting and excessive cardio to skipping maintenance and falling for extreme restriction, she reveals how these common missteps can harm your metabolism, disrupt your hormones, and derail your results. Tune in to discover how to steer clear of these pitfalls and build a sustainable fat loss strategy that truly works!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Dieting all the time and how it sets you up for failure

- How rushing through maintenance ruins your results

- The surprising reasons your weight fluctuates that have nothing to do with fat

- How endless cardio might be sabotaging your cortisol, blood sugar, and fat loss efforts

- How extreme dieting sets you up to gain back more fat than you lost

- How restriction and "clean eating" is killing your consistency and results

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina kicks off the Lean Series by explaining why jumping into a diet when your body is not physiologically ready can further harm your metabolism and hormones. She highlights key signs your body isn’t ready for fat loss, discusses the importance of metabolic health, and shares how to know when it’s the right time to diet. Plus, she provides actionable steps to prepare your body for sustainable and lasting results.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Signs your body isn’t ready for a fat loss phase

- Why dieting too soon can backfire on your metabolism and hormones

- The role of metabolic health in successful weight loss

- How to know when it’s the right time to diet

- Steps to prepare your body for a sustainable fat loss phase

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina chats with sugar-free coach Melissa Dowbiggin to explore the science behind sugar cravings and practical strategies to manage them effectively. Melissa dives into the role of dopamine in sugar addiction, the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods, and the impact of artificial sweeteners. She highlights the importance of balanced meals packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, shares mindful eating practices, and discusses the pros and cons of going cold turkey versus gradually reducing sugar intake. Melissa also offers healthy, satisfying alternatives to sugary snacks.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- How dopamine drives your sugar cravings

- How ultra processed foods, sugar alcohols, and artificial sweeteners work against you

- The impact of blood sugar balance on cravings and hunger

- Simple mindful eating practices to curb cravings

- What a truly balanced meal looks like and why it matters

- Cold turkey vs. gradual sugar reduction: Which is better?

- Delicious and healthy alternatives to sugary snacks

- The link between candida, gut health, and sugar cravings

- The most common hurdles women face on their sugar-free journey

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About Melissa Dowbiggin:

Melissa Dowbiggin, The Sugar-Free Coach, is on a mission to empower women to break free from sugar cravings, reclaim their energy, and live vibrant, healthy lives. After years of battling her own sugar addiction and feeling trapped in a cycle of fatigue, frustration, and yo-yo dieting, Melissa transformed her life with nutrient dense foods and a sugar-free lifestyle. Her deep passion for health and wellness led her to study at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and become a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

Now, she dedicates herself to guiding others on the same life-changing journey. Through her Sugar-Free Coaching Community, where she offers programs like the 12-Week Sugar Cravings Solution and 7-Day Sugar Free Challenge, Melissa inspires and supports women to take control of their health and create lasting, positive change.

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina chats with Laurie Lewis, an intermittent fasting coach, to discuss her journey through perimenopause and how it inspired her to embrace intermittent fasting. Laurie shares the unique benefits of intermittent fasting for women in midlife, tackling common concerns about its effects on hormones and metabolism. She offers expert insights on finding the ideal eating window, achieving appetite correction, and incorporating fasted workouts. Plus, Laurie provides practical tips to help women confidently begin their intermittent fasting journey.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Her journey through perimenopause and the “dark hole” that led to intermittent fasting

- Key benefits of intermittent fasting for women in midlife

- Does intermittent fasting disrupt hormones?

- Determining if your eating window truly supports your body

- Understanding “appetite correction” and its role in hormone balance

- The impact of fasted workouts on muscle maintenance and growth

- Her top 3 tips for successfully starting intermittent fasting

Connect with Laurie Lewis:

https://fastforwardwellness.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fast_forward_wellness/

About Laurie Lewis:

Laurie Lewis, Wellness Coach, shows how it’s possible for people to take exceptional care of ourselves while dealing with life's complicated and fast-paced circumstances.

With Intermittent Fasting as the foundation, Laurie offers the chance to break free from the diet model we all live in. Laurie guides people to tune into their body’s inner intelligence and

experience improvements in every aspect of our lives.

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Tina sits down with Josh Dech, a Crohn’s and colitis specialist, to explore the growing epidemic of gut health issues, with a focus on IBD and GI disorders. Josh sheds light on how modern food practices and generational dysbiosis contribute to declining gut health. He challenges common misconceptions about the genetic and autoimmune causes of IBD and emphasizes the pivotal role of diet, especially low-histamine foods. Josh also shares actionable strategies for managing IBD, discusses the impact of stress, and unpacks the role of parasites, offering valuable insights into symptoms and treatment options.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why we’re facing a growing epidemic of gut issues

- Identifying who is most at risk for IBD and actionable steps to take

- How modern food supply practices are damaging gut health

- What is generational dysbiosis, and how does it affect your gut?

- Debunking misconceptions about IBD, including its genetic and autoimmune links

- Practical nutrition strategies to effectively manage IBD

- Parasites and IBD: What symptoms to watch for and when to take action

- Top supplements for reducing IBD flare-ups

- Why randomly choosing probiotics may harm your gut—and what to do instead

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https://gutsolution.ca/

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ReversABLE: The Ultimate Gut Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reversable-the-ultimate-gut-health-podcast/id1680644104

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In this episode, Tina sits down with Ashley Reaver, RD to debunk some common misconceptions about cholesterol during perimenopause. Ashley dives into how hormonal changes affect cholesterol, the critical role of muscle and fiber in regulation, and the powerhouse foods that naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. She also breaks down essential blood markers to monitor, how statins work, and shares practical tips and actionable advice for better managing your cholesterol.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Are your genetics really to blame for high cholesterol?

- What happens to cholesterol during perimenopause and how hormones affect it

- The role of muscle in cholesterol regulation

- Foods that naturally lower cholesterol and the impact of dietary cholesterol

- The importance of fiber, especially soluble fiber, for cholesterol health

- Key blood markers to monitor and what they mean for cholesterol

- How statins work and how to safely stop them

- Postpartum nutrition for moms and its effect on cholesterol levels

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

About Ashley Reaver, RD:

Ashley is a registered dietitian with a master's in Nutrition Science and Policy. She is the creator of the Lower Cholesterol Longer Life Method, offers nutrition counseling in her private practice in Oakland, CA, and teaches nutrition and dietetics courses at University of California, Berkeley.

Connect with Ashley Reaver, RD:

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In this episode, Tina is joined by fellow Carrots ‘N’ Cake coaches Emma Hammond and Nichole Kreuger to explore how alcohol can exacerbate stress, practical strategies for reassessing your drinking habits, and healthier ways to relax. They also share tips for navigating holiday social events and valuable resources to support reducing alcohol consumption.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- How to align your drinking habits with your health, hormones, and weight loss goals

- Why alcohol worsens stress instead of relieving it

- Strategies for reassessing your drinking habits

- How to shift your mindset and find healthier ways to treat yourself

- Stress-relief techniques that don’t rely on alcohol

- Resources to support your alcohol reduction journey

- Tips for navigating social events and staying mindful during the holidays

Ep193: Exploring an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Karolina Rzadkowolska: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep193-exploring-an-alcohol-free-lifestyle-with/id1539296304?i=1000629173966

This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life: https://rstyle.me/+yYq7O_qTYYDd0491ZtOzwA

Join Us for 12 Days of Hormone-Healthy Holidays! 🎉

Starting December 9th, tune in for daily tips to help you stay balanced, healthy, and joyful all season long! Just turn on group notifications and check back each day from 12/9–12/20 for new wellness tips, hormone-friendly recipes, and holiday hacks. This is a FREE event. Join us here:

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

In this episode, Dr. Anne Dunev, a naturopathic practitioner and certified homeopath, joins the conversation to explore holistic strategies for healing ulcerative colitis. As a UC patient herself, Dr. Dunev shares her personal health journey and reveals why traditional elimination diets and food sensitivity tests may not provide a lasting solution. She dives into the critical roles of stress, mindset, and diet in gut health, offering practical alternatives to support long-term healing and resilience.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Her personal journey with ulcerative colitis and the challenges she faced

- Insights on food sensitivity tests and alternative approaches that are more effective

- Why elimination diets may hinder long-term healing and what to consider instead

- The impact of stress on gut health, particularly for conditions like ulcerative colitis

- How vegan diets might interfere with healing gut-related conditions

- Common barriers to cultivating a healthy mindset and overcoming them

- Holistic approaches and modalities to explore for healing ulcerative colitis

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.

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About Dr. Anne Dunev:

Dr. Anne Dunev is a naturopathic practitioner and certified homeopath with over 30 years of experience. She has a BS in Health Sciences, a PhD in Naturopathic Medicine, a post doctorate in Applied Clinical Nutrition, and is trained in Herbal and Functional Medicine. She is also a certified health educator and specializes in women’s hormone balance.

She has been on over 150 radio, television, and live speaking events, promoting natural solutions to health and wellness, and taught at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She has a unique approach to balancing the endocrine system and its role in the mind/body connection, and how this balance affects healing and repair.

A former UC patient herself, Dr. Dunev identified the root cause of her symptoms, which enabled her to repair and recover.

In this episode, Tina dives into the important role minerals play during perimenopause, focusing on how they support energy, metabolism, and overall well-being. Discover practical, easy-to-implement hacks for adding more minerals to your daily meals and snacks. Plus, don’t miss out on the Black Friday HTMA Flash Sale—your chance to gain personalized insights into your mineral levels and take your health to the next level!

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why minerals are essential for women in perimenopause

- Simple, actionable tips to boost your mineral intake

- How minerals impact energy, metabolism, and hormonal balance

- Easy swaps to include mineral-rich foods in your daily routine

- All the details about our Black Friday HTMA Flash Sale and how it can help you optimize your health

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About Tina Haupert:

Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P).

Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.