Even if losing weight is a main goal, don't be afraid to gain muscle!Cori explains that previous dieting practices can lead to metabolic adaptations, compounded by factors like age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. These adaptations may cause muscle gain before fat loss, even when aiming to lose significant weight. Cori emphasizes the importance of embracing muscle gains and increasing calories to eventually create a deficit for fat loss. Be patient with the process!

Even if losing weight is a main goal, don't be afraid to gain muscle! Cori explains that previous dieting practices can lead to metabolic adaptations, compounded by factors like age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. These adaptations may cause muscle gain before fat loss, even when aiming to lose significant weight. Cori emphasizes the importance of embracing muscle gains and increasing calories to eventually create a deficit for fat loss. Be patient with the process!

Why You Gain Muscle Before Losing Fat (And Why It Works!)

The Redefining Strength Podcast is a no-fluff, science-backed show built for people who are tired of wasting time on methods that don’t deliver. Hosted by Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength and creator of the STRONG System used by over 10,000 clients, this podcast brings you real strategies that create lasting change.&nbsp; It’s not about fads, extremes, or hype. It’s about what works: smart training, sustainable nutrition, and systems that help you build momentum instead of burning out. You’ll learn how to train for performance and longevity, fuel your body without restriction, and finally create the consistency you've been chasing. If you’re ready to stop starting over, this show will help you build a body and routine you can count on.

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The Redefining Strength Podcast is a no-fluff, science-backed show built for people who are tired of wasting time on methods that don’t deliver. Hosted by Cori Lefkowith, founder of Redefining Strength and creator of the STRONG System used by over 10,000 clients, this podcast brings you real strategies that create lasting change.  It’s not about fads, extremes, or hype. It’s about what works: smart training, sustainable nutrition, and systems that help you build momentum instead of burning out. You’ll learn how to train for performance and longevity, fuel your body without restriction, and finally create the consistency you've been chasing. If you’re ready to stop starting over, this show will help you build a body and routine you can count on.

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