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246. Q&A: Protein Goals, Fat Loss Calories, Deloads, and Gym Confidence

June 16 · 39 min · 28.4 MBExplicit
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In this Q&A episode, I’m answering some of the fitness questions you have sent in recently, and we are covering a lot of the things that tend to make women overthink their progress.


We talk about protein and whether it’s possible to eat too much, how to find a fat loss calorie goal that actually works for you, and what to do if tracking macros brings out your perfectionist side. I also break down whether you need special shoes for lifting, if compound lifts are enough to build muscle, and how I became more comfortable lifting heavy weights over time.


We also get into deload weeks…what they are, when to use them, and why backing off can actually help you keep making progress. And of course, we talk about cravings, willpower, mindset, and why white-knuckling your way through fitness is not the goal.


This episode is practical, honest, and full of reminders that fitness does not have to be so all-or-nothing. You do not need to be perfect with your macros, scared of eating more protein, or intimidated by the gym. You need a plan, realistic expectations, and the confidence to keep showing up.



Episode Recap:

  • Protein goals and whether you can eat too much
  • Perfectionism with macros
  • Finding your fat loss calories
  • Shoes for lifting
  • Compound lifts vs. isolation movements
  • Deload weeks
  • Building confidence with heavy weights
  • Cravings, willpower, and mindset


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