This week, I’m joined by Lauren Papanos from Functional Fueling to talk about the side of fat loss that so many women overlook: hormone health, metabolic function, thyroid health, & properly fueling your body. We dive into the effects of under-eating, chronic dieting, hormone imbalances, thyroid health, metabolic function, food noise, the optimal workout split, inflammation, energy levels, and why “healthy habits” can sometimes backfire. There are so many amazing nuggets of wisdom in this episode! I hope you guys enjoy this & have some tangible takeaways you can apply to your life 🖤

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0:00 – Intro & Episode Overview

2:06 – Introducing the Topic: Fat Loss, Hormones & Metabolism

5:48 – Meet Lauren Papanos & Her Background

9:22 – Why Fat Loss Is Different for Women

13:10 – Hormones 101: What Actually Matters

17:42 – Thyroid Function & Metabolism Explained

22:18 – Common Symptoms Women Overlook

26:55 – Dieting Mistakes That Backfire

31:40 – Metabolism Myths vs Reality

36:12 – Stress, Cortisol & Weight Retention

40:45 – Practical Nutrition & Lifestyle Shifts

45:28 – Training, Recovery & Energy Balance

50:06 – Fixing Your Metabolism the Right Way

54:33 – Long-Term Fat Loss vs Quick Fixes

59:10 – What Most Coaches Get Wrong

63:48 – Advice for Women Struggling Right Now

67:05 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

70:02 – Outro & Closing

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