If you're a new mama wondering whether you can lose fat without affecting your milk supply — this one's for you. In this episode, I break down how your metabolism shifts during pregnancy and postpartum, why traditional calorie-cutting diets don't work while breastfeeding, and how to safely pursue fat loss through reverse dieting and macro tracking. If you're stuck in a fat loss plateau and want real, lasting results — without sacrificing your supply — tune in for science-backed strategy and gentle encouragement.

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Tried Optavia and gained the weight back? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down why programs like Optavia feel effective short term for weight loss, but fail long term — especially when it comes to metabolism health, food freedom, and sustainable fat loss. We'll dig into how these extreme diets impact your body, why the weight always seems to come back, and what to do instead (hint: it includes eating your favorite foods daily…completely guilt free). If you've ever felt stuck in the yo-yo cycle, this episode will be your aha moment.

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Tired of Instagram telling you exactly what to eat to lose weight? OR telling you what to eat in 30 days, only to leave you gaining all the weight back, feeling confused, and wondering waht do do next? In this episode, I'm busting the myth that food quality alone leads to fat loss — and teaching you what actually matters if you want real, sustainable results. We'll talk metabolism health, tracking macros, healing your hormones, and how to follow an 80/20 approach that includes both nutrient-dense food and wine, chocolate, or fries without guilt.

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If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right with your food and workouts, but your body still won't budge… this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down how PCOS impacts your metabolism, what makes fat loss harder for women with PCOS, and the strategic steps you need (like reverse dieting, tracking macros, and strength training) to heal your metabolism and finally get results that stick.

Let's shift from frustration to science-backed empowerment and sustainable results!!

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If you've ever tried the Carnivore Diet (or thought about it because the internet made it look like magic for fat loss 🥩✨)… this episode is for you. I'm walking you through why eating nothing but meat leads to short-term weight loss — and long-term fat regain and metabolic damage. You'll learn how the Carnivore Diet impacts metabolism health, fat loss, digestion, and hormones, and why tracking macros and reverse dieting is a better, science-backed approach to sustainable weight loss and food freedom.

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If you've ever tried keto, intermittent fasting, low-fat, or meal replacement diets and felt stuck in the cycle of losing weight only to regain it all — this episode is for you. Caitlen unpacks the truth behind quick-fix diets, how they slow your metabolism, and what it actually takes to achieve sustainable fat loss without giving up carbs, fat, or food freedom. Expect eye-opening insights on metabolism health, reverse dieting, and tracking macros the right way.

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In this episode, I'm breaking down why MyFitnessPal's macro recommendations are setting you up for weight regain, not sustainable fat loss. You'll learn how this seemingly helpful app leads to metabolic adaptation (aka a slow metabolism), why its one-size-fits-all numbers don't work for your lifestyle, and how to approach macro tracking in a way that actually supports your metabolism, energy, and long-term weight loss.

If you've been stuck in the restrict-regain cycle (despite "doing everything right"), this one's for you.

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In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest fat loss mistakes I see: jumping into a calorie deficit when your metabolism isn't ready. If you've been under-eating, stuck at 1,200–1,800 calories, or seeing weight regain even when you try to "eat better," your body might need a reverse diet — not another cut. I'll walk you through how metabolism health impacts long-term weight loss, why reverse dieting doesn't equal weight gain, and how to know if your body is actually ready to lose fat.

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Think reverse dieting is just about eating more food? Not so fast, my gal! In this episode, I'm walking you through why increasing calories too quickly can cause weight regain (without actually helping your metabolism), and how to reverse diet the right way. If you're stuck in a fat loss plateau, eating low calories with no results, or unsure where to begin, this is your roadmap to sustainable weight loss, improved metabolism health, and confident macro tracking.

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Feeling stuck after baby with no fat loss in sight—even while eating clean and working out? This episode dives deep into how pregnancy, stress, and years of under-eating can slow your metabolism, leading to weight loss plateaus and frustrating rebounds. You'll learn how reverse dieting can restore your metabolism health, support sustainable fat loss, and help you feel strong, energized, and confident again—without extreme tracking or restriction.

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