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Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#365 - The Truth About Building Muscle, Losing Fat & Why It Takes Longer Than You Think - Real Talk with Kitty & JessMost women don't need to train more. They need to train smarter.Most women are stuck because they’re: ❌ Doing endless cardio ❌ Under-eating ❌ Expecting 12-week transformations from a 12-year problemThe truth? You can’t “tone” a muscle.You’ve got to build it, with enough food, smart training, and patience.In this week’s podcast, NuStrength Coach @jesskukla and I talk about: 👉 Why 98% of women are under-muscled 👉 How to actually build that “toned” look 👉 The real timeline for sustainable fat loss 👉 And why...
2025-11-1954 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#362 - HRT, Thyroid & the Real Root of Midlife Symptoms: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know with Kate Deering, Jay Feldman, Kitty Martone & Dr Leigh Erin ConnealyIf you’re over 40 and still exhausted… it might not be low estrogen.You’ve been told your hormones “just decline” after 40 — that fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain are just part of getting older. But what if that’s only half the story?So many women are prescribed HRT and still feel anxious, wired, and out of sync with their bodies. That’s because hormones don’t work in isolation — they’re part of a much bigger system involving your metabolism, thyroid, liver, and stress response. When one piece slows down, everything feels off.In this powerful...
2025-10-292h 16
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#360 - The Woman Who Helped Us Heal: Sisterhood, Surrender & the Heart Work with Greta with Rachael Blomfield and Nyssa BovenkampFrom Survival to SurrenderThis one got me right in the feels. 🥹I sat down with my sister Rach and our coach @nyssabovenkamp to talk about the work that has changed every part of who we are, not just in our bodies, but in our hearts.We talked about:✨Releasing control and learning to trust life again✨Healing through heartbreak, motherhood, and cancer✨Letting go of perfection and finally feeling enoughWhy the real work isn’t fixing yourself, it’s remembering who you are underneath th...
2025-10-151h 37
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#340 - Taking Your Power Back: The Midlife Awakening You Didn’t Know You Needed with Greta ZukoffThere was a time I didn’t trust myself. A time I constantly doubted my decisions. A time I gave away my power to anyone I thought was “smarter” than me.And honestly, it nearly broke me.After years of trying to prove I was enough by building a business, running on fear, outsourcing my voice, and chasing endless growth, I hit the wall. Business breakdowns, relationship strain, an identity crisis, and a midlife reckoning. In the midst of it all, my dear friend and coach Greta (@gretazukoff) k...
2025-05-2850 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#334 - Struggling with perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms? What if the problem isn't low estrogen? with Kitty MartoneStruggling with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms?Hot flashes.Mood swings.Weight gain.Insomnia.Low libido.You’ve probably been told, “It’s just low estrogen.”And the fix? HRT..But what if the problem isn’t low estrogen?What if the real issue is that your metabolism and thyroid needs support — thanks to years of under eating either intentionally through restrictive dieting or unintentionally, stress, and a body that’s been in survival mode for decades?In today’s episode, I’m joi...
2025-04-161h 14
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#311 - The Power of Infrared Saunas with Brian RichardsIf you've been following me for a while, you know how much I love red light therapy and the incredible benefits it can have on your health.In my latest podcast episode, I chat with Brian Richards, the founder of SaunaSpace, and dive deep into the world of Infrared Saunas.Brian shares his personal story about overcoming adrenal fatigue, brain fog, and skin issues – all thanks to Infrared Saunas.We talk about how it helps improve energy levels, supports detoxification, and promotes overall healing.This therapy mimics the natural sunlight (without th...
2024-10-3032 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#306 Not your normal Perimenopause with Ann Marie McQueenIn this episode, I sit down with journalist and perimenopause expert Ann Marie McQueen to dive deep into the often-overlooked transition into menopause.🌿 Ann Marie shares her personal journey through perimenopause, exploring the mental and physical symptoms she faced and the emotional growth that came with it.We also talk about the challenges women encounter with misinformation, HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), and why progesterone often gets sidelined.Curious about how lifestyle choices impact perimenopause and menopause symptoms?Or how chronic stress, and under-eating combined with overtraining may be contributing to these sym...
2024-09-2555 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#304 - Perimenopause and Hormone Repair with Lara BridenIn this week's podcast episode, I sit down with the incredible Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Reset. We dive into the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, discussing everything from natural hormone-balancing strategies to the real impact of stress, nutrition, and exercise. Lara shares insights on how lifestyle changes can alleviate symptoms, the role of progesterone, and why bio-identical hormones matter. If you’re over 40 and navigating hormonal changes, this episode is a must-listen!RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Co...
2024-09-1153 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#303 - The journey to losing 30kgs and optimal health with Nicole LiddellNicole's story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of taking control of your health, no matter where you start.Nicole is 51, a single mom of three, and currently working on her PhD—she’s always been someone who juggles a lot. When we first met years ago, she was struggling with perimenopausal symptoms, stress, and the aftermath of an abusive relationship. Like so many women, she had tried everything to lose weight in the past, from extreme calorie restriction to excessive cardio. But it wasn’t until she found us that things really started to change...
2024-09-0423 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#298 - Strength in Your 40s: Mastering Body Composition for Women Over 40 with Craig McDonaldIn our latest group coaching call, Coach Craig focused on the essential strategies for achieving effective body recomposition, especially for women over 40. Here’s a glimpse of what he discussed:👉Strength Training for Muscle Growth:Craig highlighted the importance of lifting heavier weights with proper form and consistency. Building muscle requires patience and progressively challenging your body. Craig provided personalized feedback on members’ training regimens, emphasising that sustainable muscle growth takes time and effort.👉Proper Nutrition:Adequate nutrition is crucial for supporting muscle growth and recovery. He discussed the need for a balanced...
2024-07-2453 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#292 - Update on the last 12 months with Craig McDonaldWe’ve had quite the journey over the last 12 months, from my time on Survivor to making a big move to Dubai, dealing with major business changes, and going through some serious personal growth.In this episode, we dive into everything that’s been happening, why we moved, the challenges we faced, and the exciting new directions we’re taking with our businesses.We’re also excited to share more about our new app and group coaching program, designed to make our approach more accessible to women everywhere. 📲💪It’s been a bloody rollercoaster an...
2024-06-1235 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#291 - Survivor Middle Aged MafiaSo excited to share our latest episode featuring three incredible guests from Survivor: Caroline, Mark, and Eden! 🏝️We dove deep into the Survivor experience, from the intense challenges to the sleepless nights and the raw emotions.We chatted about everything - our strategies, alliances, and those unforgettable moments that made our journey truly special.Tune in to hear:✨ Behind-the-scenes stories from Survivor.✨ How we dealt with hunger, exhaustion, and the mental game.✨ Personal reflections on life during and after the show.Whether you're a die-hard Survivor fa...
2024-06-051h 17
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#290 - Improving her body composition and being in the best shape of her life at 47 with Lyric TurnerAt 47, Lyric transformed her body, mindset, and life in ways she never thought possible. From being a busy mom of three to becoming a fitness inspiration, she shares her journey of losing weight, building muscle, and finding a new sense of confidence and radiance.Lyric talks about her struggles with intermittent fasting, the challenges of staying motivated while traveling, and how she finally found a sustainable way to achieve her fitness goals with the right mindset and support. Her story is proof that it's never too late to start, and you can achieve anything with the right...
2024-05-2930 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#288 - Losing 30lbs, feeling herself again and getting her radiance back with Katrina GonzalezThis week I'm so excited to share an inspiring story from one of our amazing clients, Katrina. She's a mum of three who has not only shed 30 pounds but has also transformed her entire life! 💃🌞 From struggling with post-pregnancy weight and discomfort, Katrina has revolutionized her lifestyle with some guidance from our program.I've seen her transition from an office job to her dream of working remotely, which means more quality time with her kids and enjoying sunny breaks. Her secrets?Moving away from traditional diets to focusing on what truly nourishes her body, adding weight...
2024-05-1520 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#287 - The scary truth about fish oil with Bryan ThomasBack in my crazy diet days I used to take a tonne of fish oil and eat flaxseed oil with my tuna and green beans every day for morning tea.Ever wonder about the real story behind fish oil? 🐟💊 Today on the Podcast, we've brought back our wonderful friend Bryan Thomas from Performance Neuro to unpack the myths and truths about fish oil supplements that many of us believe are health boosters.Did you know that fish oil started as a waste product in fish hatcheries and was almost considered a pollutant?Through clever...
2024-05-0817 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#285 - Life without kids with Laura LyonsJoined by the incredible Laura Lyons @wildlyonswellness, we dive into something a bit different this time — our personal choice not to have kids. 🚫👶Laura, a seasoned women's health nutritionist, shares insights from her life and career, emphasizing the freedom and fulfillment she finds in her choices. 🌿We explore the societal pressures and expectations around motherhood and discuss how we each find purpose and joy in different ways. 🌈Whether it’s nurturing through our careers, enjoying the spontaneity of life, or supporting friends and their families, we delve into the many forms of caregiving and personal ful...
2024-04-2438 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#284 - Changing her body composition, improving her digestion and no more burn out with British BrownIn the latest episode, I dive deep into the transformative journey of one of our amazing clients, British, a busy mum of three who's reshaping her life through our program. 🏋️♀️💪British shares how she battled weight gain post-pregnancy and tried everything from keto to vegetarian diets without success. Her turning point? A painful injury and our tailored program which not only rehabilitated her shoulder but revamped her entire approach to health and fitness. 🌱🍽️With us, British has learned the power of proper nutrition and targeted training. She's now eating around 2000 calories, filled with foods she loves, and seeing her...
2024-04-1715 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#279 - Losing 18 lbs, improving her cycle and becoming more resilient with Paige YangThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Paige, a dedicated client, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and a vibrant personality from the beautiful state of Hawaii.Paige shares her extensive background in competitive gymnastics, her struggles with body image and food restriction from a young age, and her battle with metabolic and endocrine issues, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis and PCOS. Discover how she embarked on a transformative journey towards a healthier, more resilient version of herself.With a focus on restoring metabolism, the podcast delves into the sustainable approach to weight loss that allows...
2024-03-1321 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#270 - Going into your future armed with a healthy strong body with Kitty MartoneHey carb lovers 🤣 I'm thrilled to bring to you another inspiring episode of the "Weight Loss for Women" podcast, where we delve deep into the art of sustainable health and wellness.In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming back the wonderful Kitty Martone, a true embodiment of beauty inside and out, and the CEO of @onasnatural.I had an enlightening conversation with Kitty, who shared her transformative journey through our coaching program. From tackling perimenopausal symptoms to mastering the balance of food and exercise, her story is nothing short of motivational. 💪Kitty...
2023-12-2026 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#222 - The power of Progesterone with Kitty MartoneDid you know progesterone isn’t just about supporting pregnancy? It’s so much more than that!In our latest podcast episode, we’ve got another Kitty on the podcast. Kitty Martone talks everything progesterone - clarifying the importance of this hormone and the power it has beyond pregnancy. I truly believe every woman should know these facts about progesterone and their cycle. This isn’t one you want to miss!Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories...
2023-05-291h 09
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#215 - How Emily healed her autoimmune condition, acne, anxiety, digestive issues & fatigue with Emily SimsA year ago, Emily was a completely different person.Suffering from an autoimmune condition, acne, anxiety, digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, hair falling out, and more, Emily had tried everything. It wasn’t until she started using Saturee supplementation and making nutrition and lifestyle changes that things began to drastically change.Today, Emily IS an entirely new person. She’s a mum and lives on a farm, but she’s overcome so much. If you struggled with health issues during and after pregnancy, you might be able to relate to her story.Happy listening I hope...
2023-05-0337 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#173 - From beating her autoimmune condition and menopausal symptoms to becoming a coach with Margie ArbonCan’t help but not love Margie! I can’t believe she is 57 years old, she certainly doesn't look it. Margie is one of our coaches, and she’s had an incredible journey. In this episode, Margie and I talk about:➡️Her health and fitness history➡️When she found pro-metabolic eating➡️The physical pain she used to experience due to her autoimmune condition spondylitis➡️The menopausal symptoms she used to deal with➡️How things changed since she found the pro-metabolic community➡️Learning how to train and going to the gym➡️What it’s l...
2022-11-3021 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#172 - 6 Emotional Blocks to Weight Loss with Greta ZukoffWe have Greta back on the podcast! I have worked with Greta personally (if you’ve seen previous podcasts, it was during Craig and I’s TTC journey). Greta is a weight loss behavioural coach, and she uses EFT tapping to break-through those emotional barriers that hold women back from achieving their body goals.In this episode, Greta and I chat about:➡️Childhood beliefs and programs➡️Believing weight loss is hard➡️Not trusting self➡️Self-sabotage➡️What others think when you lose weight➡️Physical attention and safety➡️How EFT can h...
2022-11-2827 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#171 - How to stay consistent with your nutrition on the weekends with Craig McDonaldSomething Craig and I have noticed with some of our clients is that they're consistent Monday to Friday, but then when the weekend rolls around, the plan just goes out the window.Yet, when you have a specific goal, you need to be fairly concise and consistent not only during the week but also on the weekends.In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️What to do when eating out on the weekend➡️Simplifying your meal plans➡️Planning ahead and packing your food➡️Practicing moderation and what it means
2022-11-2330 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#170 - Losing 39 lbs/ 17.7kgs after 27 years of restrictive diets and binge eating with Lisa FinneganLisa is 53 years old and lives in the United States, working for a large auto parts company. Lisa’s story starts way back in her childhood. She grew up with a mother on Weight Watchers who always had a scale in the kitchen.Lisa actually thought she was an overweight kid, so she always did low-fat diets and restricted calories. She even did keto for 6 years and 86-hour fasts. Lisa no longer does all this craziness, so we sat down and had a bit of a chat about her journey.In this episode, Lisa and I...
2022-11-2019 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#169 - How Amanda at 49 lost 8kgs and improved her perimenopausal and Hashimotos symptoms with Amanda BatchelorWe have one of our awesome clients, Amanda Batchelor, on the podcast this time around! Amanda is 49 years old, has two jobs, and two teenage kids.When she first joined the program, she was doing a lot of stuff. She was into Crossfit, doing strict keto, fasting, and previously did triathlons. But all of this led to Amanda ending up in a bad emotional state and hormonal issues. Today, Amanda is walking an entirely different path.So, in this episode, Amanda and I talk about:➡️Amanda’s history and why she joined the progra...
2022-11-1628 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#168 - Why you should train to build muscle not burn calories with Damon HayhowPrior to meeting Craig I used to train to burn as many calories as possible! I did so many classes, HIIT and long runs. When I met Craig he said to me you need to stop destroying the body you have with cardio and restrictive diets and build the body you want with real food and strength training.I learned about the benefit of lifting weights and getting stronger for body composition change: more muscle and less body fat. Following a structured and measured training program with the intention of building muscle. I not only improved my...
2022-11-141h 06
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#167 - Q&A Part 2 with Craig McDonaldWe get lots of questions from women trying to get healthy and achieve their body goals. If you haven’t seen Part 1 of this Q&A, go back and give that one a listen first. This is Part 2.In this episode, Craig and I answer questions about:➡️Loose skin after losing weight➡️Breastfeeding, nutrition, and training➡️Healthy weight loss per week➡️Nutrition and training for the morbidly obese➡️Our top fat loss tips➡️The importance of a bedtime routine➡️Gaining weight with pro-metabolic eating (and why this happens)
2022-11-0950 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#166 - Hot Flashes, Perimenopause, Menopause & Estrogen with Kate DeeringWe welcome back Kate on the podcast for the millionth time! We joke this should be the Kitty and Kate Show.This time we talk about menopause and common questions that come up with it. Kate has a really good way of taking complex subjects and making them easy to understand so I thought this was a good one to dig into together.In this episode, Kate and I chat about:➡️What is menopause?➡️Perimenopause vs menopause➡️What are “normal” but not 'necessary' menopausal symptoms?➡️What are hot flashes?➡...
2022-11-071h 02
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#165 - Q&A Part 1 with Craig McDonaldWe get so many questions about training and nutrition, so I decided to do a Q&A with Craig to answer a bunch of these common questions (and this is only part 1!).In this episode, Craig and I answer questions about:➡️What counts for daily steps➡️Fat consumption and how much you need➡️Chickpea pasta is it ok to eat every day?➡️Reverse carb cycling do you recommend this?➡️Protein intake what is the optimal amount and how do you calculate it➡️Carb and fat targets for weight loss
2022-11-0241 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#163 - How to find your confidence in the gym with Craig McdonaldI talk with a lot of women, and often hear, “One thing I’m really nervous about is going to the gym.” And I get it. You go into the weight room, and all the big boys are there. It’s intimidating.When I first started training, I was nervous too! But once I got my technique down and started hitting some PBs, I felt more confident, and it was so motivating.So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why no one is looking at or judging you➡️Getting comfortable with being uncom...
2022-10-2621 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#162 - Myths of metabolic adaptation with Brandon DaCruzWe had Brandon on the podcast discussing the benefits of NEAT previously, so if you haven’t listened to that one, go back and give it a listen! Daily movement is such a good tool for fat loss and overall better health.So many women come to us after doing crazy restrictive diets, binging on food, and drinking alcohol. They often complain of poor sleep, menopause issues, and low metabolic function. I hear many women saying that they can’t lose weight because of their metabolism, but it’s amazing when we work with them how quickly things...
2022-10-241h 11
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#161 - From healing her endometriosis and chronic thrush to doing a fat loss phase and now a muscle building phase with Lou DriverLou has been in our coaching program for over 2.5 years. She has kids, works full-time, and is really busy, but we’ve had her on the podcast before to talk about tips and tricks to make tracking your food simple with a family, so go check out that one if you haven’t already!I wanted to get Lou back on the podcast to talk about her incredible journey. When she first started with us, she had terrible endometriosis and chronic thrush. It was so bad she had 7 ablations. She was unintentionally under eating and not getting enou...
2022-10-1948 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#160 - How your digestion is linked to your metabolic health with Meg LangstonMeg is back on the podcast. We’ve had her on here twice already, and I just love Meg. She works with women to restore their metabolic health, hormones, and digestion.I love that Meg looks at the system as a whole and doesn’t just treat the symptoms of her clients.So, with that in mind, in this episode, Meg and I chat about:➡️Why it isn’t great to eat nuts and seeds in large amounts➡️How digestion is linked to thyroid and hormone health➡️How what you do 80-90% of t...
2022-10-1750 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#159 - The importance of trust and patience on the journey with Craig McDonaldAfter specific requests for this one, Craig (my other half) is back. We have worked with so many women who wonder why they don’t see results quicker. Usually, this comes down to not following the plan and not trusting the process or practicing patience.Change takes time. This is something many of us tend to forget. Most of the women I talk to have been dieting for 10,20 or even 30 years, that's a long time! You can't rush back.In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Following the plan for the desired result➡...
2022-10-1242 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#158 - From gaining 40lbs to getting strong and losing 10% body fat in a healthy and sustainable way with Anna ReevesAnna is 27 years old, has a three-year-old son, and lives in Missouri. I admire mums so much; it’s such hard work at times!Anna has had an incredible transformation in our program after joining about 20 weeks ago. I love to get women on here to share their stories to motivate others to stop doing quick-fix diets and eat some real food!So, in this episode, Anna and I chat about:➡️Annas dieting history and her health issues ➡️Her experience with birth control➡️Her pro-metabolic weight gain of 40 lbs and how this af...
2022-10-1031 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#157 - Our top 3 tips to getting started when it comes to restoring your metabolism and losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way with Craig McDonaldI’m joined by my co-host and co-founder, Craig (also my partner in crime, business, and life!). We did a really simple episode for women who are new to following us and don’t know where to start. What we find is that a lot of women can easily become overwhelmed, so let’s break this all down!In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why it's important to eat regular well balanced meals➡️The importance of animal products and protein➡️Focusing on nutrient dense traditional foods➡️Why carbs are important➡️...
2022-10-0522 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#156 - Understanding the healing, healthy, and fat loss phases of pro-metabolic nutrition with Kate DeeringKate Deering (author of How to Heal Your Metabolism) is back on the podcast! In this episode, we dig into the essential differences between a healing, healthy, and fat-loss phases of pro-metabolic nutrition. The recommendations for these three phases are very different and each individual may require a different approach.So, Kate and I get into it a bit more and chat about:➡️The restrict-binge cycle➡️Why it isn’t necessary to gain more weight (for the majority of women)➡️The importance of seeing where you are at➡️The healing phase and...
2022-10-031h 00
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#155 - Losing 30 lbs and getting her confidence back with Hannah StineAt 31 going on 32 and with two young children, Hannah has had an incredible journey. She also has the most amazing red hair. It’s so beautiful!Hannah’s story begins when she had her first child in 2019, then experienced a horrible injury, and couldn’t walk for 3 months! She tried to regain strength and mobility but then got pregnant again. Throughout her second pregnancy, she had hip pain, and knee pain, and experienced severe insomnia.So, she eventually bought @korimeloy course as well as @fallondanae cookbooks and saw some great improvements in her health issues but li...
2022-09-2829 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#154 - Recovery, HRV and Cardio with Libby WescombeLibby has been on the podcast a few times before. I would definitely recommend going back and listening to those episodes (and go follow her on Instagram!). She’s smart, hot as Fk 🤣 and a perfect example of how you can look great naked and be healthy. Plus she's super knowledgeable on all things muscle, recovery, and HRV...just love her.In this episode, Libby and I discuss:➡️Why thinking of things as an end game isn’t helpful➡️Having data points in lifestyle to check on health and wellness➡️Energy availability for re...
2022-09-261h 22
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#153 - How to get a good nights sleep with Craig McDonaldCraig, my cofounder of Nustrength and cohost, and I are back! In this episode, we are digging into everything about sleep and offering up tips to get a good night's sleep.So many women that come into our program struggle with it. When I was on those bloody restrictive diets, I also struggled with sleep. Then, over the past two years, when we were trying to conceive, I had so much trouble sleeping. I was so stressed, and I think the stress and emotional stuff are often underrecognized as a problem when it comes to sleep, even...
2022-09-2127 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#152 - From drug addiction, stripping and her husband committing suicide to transforming her body, health, and life and becoming a coach with Melissa CollinsWe have so many amazing coaches and friends as part of our company and mission, so I wanted to do a coaches series where we talk to our coaches and hear their stories.Mel is an amazing coach and friend. I’ve known her almost as long as I’ve known Craig. She has such an incredible and inspiring story. Mel has also had heaps of success with so many women who have had a lot of weight to lose. Mel has a client who's lost 46 kgs and kept it off.And Mel is SO diff...
2022-09-1938 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#151 - Will I have to track my food forever and what happens when I reach my goal weight/body composition? with Craig McDonaldI get a lot of questions from women asking, “Kitty, will I have to track strictly forever? What happens when you get to a place where you’re happy with your body weight and body composition?”So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️The times when you need to be precise with tracking and the times when you don't➡️How long to fat loss phases typically last➡️Maintenance calories and what that means➡️Muscle gain and calories➡️Building a nutrition framework and why this is important➡️How tracking builds...
2022-09-1429 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#150 - Why consuming animal products is better for your health and the environment with Ash and Sarah ArmstrongWe had Ash and Sarah on the podcast a while back, so it was about time we had a catch-up! They now have a new course, a regenerative farm, and a wedding barn. These girls have been busy. It’s amazing what they are doing with their regenerative farm. If you don’t already follow them, definitely do!In this episode, Ashley, Sarah, and I chat about:➡️Their healing journey➡️The importance of animal products and plants in the diet➡️Muscle building, nutrition, and protein➡️Problems with popular vegan products➡️Pes...
2022-09-121h 16
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#149 - How to get back on track with Craig McDonaldIf you’ve lost your way and feel like you're off track then this episode is for you. I always get asked by women how to get back on track so we thought we'd make a podcast episode for you.In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why it's important not beating yourself up when mistakes happen➡️How to move forward and focus forward not backwards➡️What is the first thing you should focus on➡️Additional steps to get back on track toward your goals➡️How to make things really sim...
2022-09-0718 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#148 - From 20 years of drinking and prescription drugs, to transforming her body and life to competing with Anna HansellThis is the third time we’ve had Anna on the podcast! Anna has had the most incredible physical, emotional, and mental transformation over the last four years in our program. She started when she was 40, and she’s 44 years old now. Throughout the last four years, she’s been through a divorce, moved house 8 times and became a single mum with 4 kids. But she always perseveres!I think Anna’s journey just goes to show that if you want something enough, you’ll make it happen. She is just amazing, so I wanted to get her back on to...
2022-09-0536 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#147 - Pre, Intra and Post Workout Nutrition with Craig McDonaldI used to train under-fueled and undernourished. I’d drink black coffee in the morning, then go and train fasted. This is a bad strategy if you want to optimise your body composition. After meeting Craig, I realised when I actually ate before training, my performance was so much better. So, I wanted to discuss the importance of pre-workout, intra-workout and post-workout nutrition.In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️Why carbs and protein are important for pre and post workout➡️Timing of pre and post workout meals➡️Intra-workout drinks and how they c...
2022-08-3129 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#146 - 9 tips to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way with Stan EfferdingThe world’s strongest bodybuilder is back! We got so much great feedback from our first podcast with big Stan that I thought I’d get him back on to discuss losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way.Stan is the creator of The Vertical Diet, which is a similar nutrition approach that we recommend in our program. He is a wealth of knowledge and just an all round good guy! In this episode, Stan and I chat about:➡️Why losing weight involves a caloric deficit➡️The importance of strength training and walking when...
2022-08-291h 27
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#145 - How to make food prep easy so you can be more consistent with your nutrition with Craig McDonaldCraig and I wanted to record a really practical episode about food prep, so here it is! Most of the women in our program who have success, do food prep week-in and week-out. It just makes things super easy! So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️How to food prep successfully➡️What we do for food prep➡️How to manage food prep with a family➡️Examples of meals and snacks that are easy to prep➡️How to assemble a meal and meal plan➡️Why meal planning and prep matters if you...
2022-08-2428 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#144 - Minerals, metabolism and weight loss with Loren de la CruzLoren just has the coolest name ever! And if you haven’t listened to our previous podcast together about anemia and iron, go back and give that one a listen. You can also follow her on Instagram, she’s just a wealth of knowledge. So, I wanted to pick her brain about minerals and estrogen dominance and how it all relates to weight loss.In this episode, Loren and I chat about:➡️What are minerals?➡️How minerals support the metabolism➡️Foods high in minerals➡️Different important minerals the body needs➡️Fruits...
2022-08-2251 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#143 - Protein 101 with Craig McDonaldCraig and I noticed a lot of women who come into our program undereat protein and overeat fat. So, we wanted to take some time to record a short podcast about everything protein.In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️Why eating adequate protein is important➡️How much protein should you have per meal➡️How to work out how much protein you need➡️Why protein is important in a calorie deficit➡️How to get your protein from a variety of sources (and why!)➡️Tips to get your protein in e...
2022-08-1726 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#142 - Breaking down fitness industry myths with Jordan SyattIf you’ve got kids, listen to this one with headphones on. There’s a little swearing😂Jordan is so authentic and real....he educates in a entertaining way. If you don't follow him you should.He actually just wrote a book called Eat It. He’s also really strong - at one point, he could deadlift 4x his body weight! He was also Gary V's trainer for 3 years.I thought it’d be fun to chat with Jordan and break down some of the most popular fitness industry myths! In this episode, Jordan and...
2022-08-151h 07
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#141 - How you need to train to achieve a toned and athletic body with Craig McDonaldIn this episode, I’m joined by my co-founder and co-host Craig.I was sick for a week, so I sounded a bit nasally in this episode 🤣The majority of the women I speak to say "Kitty I want a toned and athletic body".There's so much confusion out there around how you should be training to achieve this.So we thought we'd jump on and chat about what it actually takes when it comes to training to change your body.So, in this episode, Craig and I chat about...
2022-08-1025 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#140 - The truth about Dairy with Leo WikIf you don't follow Leo, follow him....he post's the funniest things. His posts are super entertaining and educational.Leo is a trainer in LA, and I love his content so much that I thought it’d be fun to talk about dairy with him and all the misconceptions around it. Back in the day, I thought I was being healthy by cutting dairy from my diet....I also went through a stage where I made my own almond milk 🤣 what a bloody ball ache that was!In this episode, Leo and I discuss:➡️H...
2022-08-0838 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#139 - How long will it take me to reach my goal weight with Craig McDonaldI often get asked the question, “How many kilos am I going to lose in the next 16 weeks?” They wonder how long it's going to take to get the results they want.The unfortunate truth? We can’t tell you this because it depends on sooo many different things. So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️What factors go into body recomposition and fat loss➡️What else determines your success➡️Why it’s not about an end result➡️Where your focus should be➡️How what you’re doing is a reflection of wh...
2022-08-0334 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#138 - How to be healthy and look good naked with Amy BoweSo I've had Amy on the podcast a few times now, if you haven't listened to her previous episodes check them out.We were supposed to discuss mobility this episode, but we changed our minds last minute.Something I've noticed when I chat with women who are thinking about joining our programs is that they almost feel ashamed that they want to look better!In this episode, Amy and I chat about:➡️The Eating Disorder Continuum➡️A functioning body and what this means➡️Stress and body recomposition➡️Respe...
2022-08-011h 12
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#137 - Can I drink alcohol and reach my body and health goals with Craig McDonaldIn this podcast, we’re talking about booze! If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I used to drink a lot, I was a loose cannon 🤣 For a long time I used it to have fun and as a coping mechanism.I still love alcohol but I don't love how excessive drinking makes me feel.I don’t drink much anymore. I just can’t handle the hangover and lack of sleep. I’ll have a few cocktails when we go out with friends or over holidays, but no more crazy binges!S...
2022-07-2719 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#136 - Losing 22.5 kgs, improving her thyroid issues and eliminating PMS with Katie LittlejohnKatie is 45 years old and is a public servant working in Western Sydney. She has been obsessed with food her whole life. As an adult, she was either following a diet or binge eating. And she (like me) used to think sugar was poison!But today, Katie has found newfound freedom. She’s lost 22.5 kgs, doesn’t think of food 24-7, and no longer experiences PMS. She’s also managed to combat previous thyroid issues through this pro-metabolic way of eating, and hasn’t touched alcohol in 12 months!In this episode, Katie and I chat about:
2022-07-2524 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#135 - How to approach your training and nutrition while on holiday with Craig McDonaldA lot of our clients ask us how to approach their training and nutrition while on holidays. I used to be in this mentality where I would restrict leading up to a holiday, then I would use the holiday as a binge, free-for-all. I’d drink a heap of alcohol every day and eat sh*t food. Then, after my holidays, I’d go right back to the restrictive diet.I don’t do that anymore, and I definitely didn’t do that on Craig and I’s most recent holiday, so we thought this would be a good one...
2022-07-2015 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#134 - The importance of Magnesium with Matt BlackburnMatt needs no introduction! We always get great feedback when we have him on the podcast. The last time, Matt and I chatted about vitamin C. This time we’re talking everything magnesium.In this episode, we discuss:➡️The function of magnesium in the body➡️Why Matt takes his magnesium with his coffee➡️How poor soil impacts the food we eat➡️What types of magnesium you should avoid➡️The best types of magnesium (and why!)➡️The benefits of magnesium➡️How often you should take magnesiumAnd more...
2022-07-1842 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#133 - My Training & Body Composition goals for the next 12 months with Craig McDonaldNow that we decided on no kids, I’m getting serious about my training again and setting some new training and body composition goals. When I first met Craig and he taught me how to lift I fell in love with powerlifting. I competed in a few comps and loved it but since then I haven't had any serious goals, I've just trained.After much back and forth with Craig I decided to be a bodybuilder for 12 months 🤣 Craig loves his body building.In this episode, we chat about:➡️My current goals, training, nutrition...
2022-07-1341 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#132 - Performance enhancing needles with Jim BostockJim has been on the podcast a couple of times. Craig and I are friends with him and his wife Peri, they're awesome people. It’s hard to describe what Jim does but I always say he has a sixth sense when feeling people’s pain.He’s helped Craig and me with so many injuries and niggles; it’s really incredible the work he does!Now that I'm back into training full swing and doing a 5 day split I've been seeing Jim every 4-6 weeks for his athletes tune up.In this episode...
2022-07-1132 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#131 - Returning to training after being sick with Craig McDonaldCraig, my other half and co-founder of NuStrength, and I jumped on for a quick episode to chat about getting back to training after being sick.We’ve noticed so many women have been sick lately, and have had to take time off from training. It can be really tempting to try to jump right back into your training afterward to make up for lost time. But this can actually be detrimental to your overall progress.While you want to rest and recover from your sickness, you also want to slowly build back up again. Cr...
2022-07-0614 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#130 - Losing 10% body fat, fixing her digestive issues and no more PMS with Maresa ZennerFor all the runners out there, this podcast is for you! Maresa was a dedicated runner since she was 15 years old. She ran marathons (including the Boston marathon) and ironmans. As of today, she is no longer a runner after realizing she ran for all the wrong reasons.At 42 years old and after retiring from the military, Maresa experienced a total life shift. She noticed as time had gone on, more and more foods were starting to bother her. She wasn’t sleeping well, so she decided to get a health coach. After trying other coaches, Maresa jo...
2022-07-0448 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#76 - Update to falling pregnant at 40 with Kitty BlomfieldThis is the first solo podcast I’ve ever done! I wanted to do this to provide a quick update on my falling pregnant at 40 journey. I’ve had so many people ask me how it’s going and to share more about it so I thought I’d hop on and update everyone.The 18 months have been one of self-discovery, to say the least. When I set my sights on something, I’m all in, and trying to fall pregnant was no different....which in this case was to my detriment.This is on...
2021-12-0841 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#70 - Healing pounds: Are they necessary and how much is too much? with Libby Wescombe and Craig McDonaldOne thing I love about the pro-metabolic community is that I’ve made so many new friends.Everyone is just so friendly and supportive, probably because they eat carbs and sugar 🤣I’ve actually got this great chat group going in Whatsapp with @libbywescombe, @amykatebowe and @leilalutz.I've had all of them on the podcast so if you haven't listened to their episodes I recommend you do.They’re not only super knowledgeable but just awesome women.We pretty much chat daily and I often hear Libby and Craig have litt...
2021-10-271h 50
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#69 - Plant based diets: Are they the healthy choice or just a front for disordered eating with Chlo CatherineChlo is a Dynamic Eating Psychology Coach and Therapeutic Nutrition Counselor. She has an inspiring story and comes from a pretty intense vegan and disordered eating background. She spent 11 years battling her body suffering from orthorexia, anorexia, amenorrhea and exercise addiction.Once she found pro-metabolic eating and added animal products back into her diet she got her period back, restored her metabolism and transformed her relationship with food.Today, Chlo lives on this huge property in California with her family. They make their own jam and have their own beehives and chickens.She’s...
2021-10-201h 01
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#68 - Finding Fulfilment with Vic Hoskin and Nicole Wagner8 years ago I worked on a mine site for a large blue chip mining company. It was a FIFO role where I only worked 5 months of the year, I was paid well and I had amazing benefits.BUT I wasn't happy, I didn't feel fulfilled and I knew I needed to leave but I felt trapped because I was paid so well and I was scared to start again.Then I met Craig and found we had a shared love for training and nutrition PLUS he was also unhappy in his job.So...
2021-10-131h 10
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#64 - Getting Back to Basics and Listening to Your Body with Amy BoweWhen I first found pro-metabolic eating I had become so out of tune with my body. I wasn't hungry in the morning, so I would skip breakfast. When I was hungry I was scared to eat because I thought I would gain weight. I trained regardless of how I was feeling because again, I thought if I didn't train and do cardio every day I would gain weight.For 17 years of my life when it came to food I always thought that less was better and when it came to training I always thought that more was...
2021-09-151h 01
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#63 - From Paleo, carnivore, fasting & plant based to Pro-Metabolic Eating with Sam DancerA few months ago I finally connected to this awesome jacked beast Sam Dancer. Sam is a high level CrossFit athlete and just all round awesome guy. Whenever I think of CrossFit, I can’t help but think of paleo 😂 Coincidentally, Sam has actually done paleo, along with carnivore-based eating, plant-based eating, intermittent fasting, and more. Luckily though, he found the light!So, I thought it’d be really interesting to sit down and chat about his experience with these crazy diets and how that impacted his training and life, as well as how pro-metabolic eating has changed...
2021-09-0855 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#62 - How should I train to support my metabolism and hormones and reach my goalsIn this episode I sit down with Jess Ash Wellness, Leila Lutz, Libby Wescombe, Amy Bowe, Meg Langston, Loren De La Cruz and Adina Rubin to discuss how women should be training to support their metabolism and hormones and reach their goals.In this episode we cover:👉 What does a healthy women with a healthy metabolism look like?👉 Should I train fasted?👉 How can I tell if I am recovering from my training?👉 How should I train if I want to lose weight/body fat? Should I be prioritising strength trai...
2021-09-013h 01
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#55 - Pro-Metabolic Eating for Men with Craig McDonald and Travis HarrisSo I know I talk about women a lot...because I am one 🤣 and our program is specifically for women.I remember when I first met Craig, at the same time I met my now business partner Emma Sgourakis. I was like a rat up a drain pipe 🤣 and quickly converted Craig to pro-metabolic eating.In fact when Craig and I opened our gym in 2015 we worked with both men and women for 3 years. Craig has a handful or male clients he works with now (husbands of the women in the Winatlife program, he would work w...
2021-07-141h 10
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#49 - How many days per week should I train to build muscle and should I be doing cardio? with Craig McDonaldI get a lot of questions from women asking me if I want to lose weight and tone up how many days should I be training and should I be doing cardio?So I decided to sit down with Craig (my partner in business and in life), fondly known as Coach Sausage in our program. One night on a round table I called him sausage and the name has stuck with him ever since. 🤣Prior to meeting Craig I was stuck on the merry go round of restrictive diets and training two hours per day fas...
2021-05-171h 02
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#48 - Beating PCOS and feeling like a goddess with Anna LakomyAnna is 33 years old, lives in the US, is married, and, like me, has her fur babies!And her story is so fascinating! I’m sure many women can relate. She spent a large majority of her life spinning her wheels in the wrong directions. Diagnosed with PCOS when she was younger, she was told all the garbage advice like to cut dairy and eat more leafy greens.Anna says that her health journey even started before her PCOS diagnosis. She believes that her pursuit to be as skinny as possible likely contributed to her ev...
2021-05-1031 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#47 - How the fitness industry has lied about realistic weight and body fat goals with Fallon & KoriIt was so great to have Kori and Fallon on the podcast. They are both such beautiful and inspiring women who also preach the same message!!A few weeks ago the three of us sat down and discussed the unrealistic expectations the fitness/diet industry sets around weight and body fat for women.We talk about:➡️Restrictive dieting and why it always leads to binge eating➡️Our experiences with disordered eating and dieting, as well as what led each of us to pro-metabolic eating➡️The unrealistic expectations some women set for them...
2021-05-032h 01
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#46 - The effect fasting has on female hormones and the metabolism with Keith LittlewoodIf you've followed me for a while you'll know I did every protocol of fasting for 12 months and I felt great in the beginning (because I was running off stress hormones) but after a while I developed painful and irregular periods, my sleep suffered, I was tired and my hair was falling out.I know so many other women who have gone down the same path so I thought I would catch up with friend Tommo Littlewood and talk about all things fasting when it comes to female hormones and the metabolism. In this episode we discuss:
2021-04-2653 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#45 - Learning how to say NO with Carol NedovDo you find it hard to say no to a simple request?One of the biggest things I see in our Winatlife program is women's inability to say NO. Women are conditioned from birth to say yes to please others. If this is something you struggle with you are not alone. Many women feel they can't put their energy, time and bodies first. When you say yes to things you don’t have time to do, what you don’t see is all the things you are saying no too.In this episode I sit down...
2021-04-1943 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#44 - Beating endometriosis symptoms, chronic thrush and losing body fat with Lou DriverIf you have endometriosis, chronic thrush or metabolic issues give this one a listen!Lou has been in our WinAtLife program for about 18 months now. She is 45 years old, works full-time, and has two kids and her partner also has two kids.Lou has suffered for a long time with endometriosis. Prior to joining the program she had 5 surgeries as well as an ablation which of course did not fix her issues. Once she started nourishing her body with pro-metabolic food, eating more and lowering stress so many of her issues improved!In...
2021-04-1232 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#43 - All things hormones, metabolism and health with Dr Ray Peat & Emma SgourakisI found Emma and Ray Peat’s work after my divorce. It changed my life completely!Today, I’m so passionate about sharing it with women (I’m always sending people to their articles - such good info!).In this podcast episode, we asked Dr Ray Peat a ton of questions! We chat about:➡️PUFAs and the beginnings of the ‘health’ myth surrounding them➡️PUFAs vs other fats➡️How PUFAs impact your metabolism➡️How and why your anti-aging creams and other products might actually be pro-ageing➡️The effects of fasting...
2021-04-052h 17
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#41 - What it takes to transform your body in a healthy and sustainable way with Amy Bowe & Craig McDonaldA few weeks ago Craig and I caught up with Amy Bowe to talk about what it actually takes to transform your body in a healthy and sustainable way. Amy has been coaching for 12 years. She also has a dietetics degree, which she actually says was more clinical than her approach to food today. We both love Amy!She is actually located in Vancouver but is from Australia. She was an Olympic lifter, has an amazing physique, and is an awesome person. Today, she also helps women get stronger, fuel their metabolism, and break-free from restrictive diets...
2021-03-231h 37
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#40 - Cancel Culture with Kate DeeringKate’s been getting a little hate on some of her posts lately. And I get it too!There are always going to be people that disagree with you and that's ok but sometimes, when something challenges a person’s belief system, people can get a bit nasty… But we know that this is often not the entire story each and every time, so we decided to have a chat about this whole ‘cancel culture.’When it comes down to it, we are all just doing our best with the information we currently have. Kate and I dive...
2021-03-1645 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#39 - The Great Vitamin D Debate with Georgi Dinkov, Danny Roddy, Kate Deering & Matt BlackburnLast week I caught up with Kate Deering, Matt Blackburn, Danny Roddy and Georgi Dinkov to chat about vitamin D supplementation.In this podcast we will address both sides of the supplemental Vitamin D debate.A few notes for the listening audience.Vitamin D and its metabolites have many names, through out this interview it is good to know which ones are being discussed.👉Cholecalciferol/ supplemental D3 is obtained by food, supplement and produced by body via sunlight👉Ergocalciferol is D2, not produced in the human body, but is create...
2021-03-082h 14
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#38 - Disordered eating with Meg LangstonI just love Meg Langston! I have such a girl crush on her. She has amazing energy, and is so open, authentic, and kind. If you don’t already follow her on Instagram, go follow her!! She shares so much great info within the pro-metabolic community.Meg is a Nutritional Therapist. She works with women to improve their health via nutrition. Meg and I both come from similar disordered eating backgrounds. We’ve both tried all the restrictive diets, attempting to control our weight and also thinking we were doing things right. Oh, how far we’ve come...
2021-03-0351 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#36 - The number one reason you’re not seeing results in the gym with Craig McDonaldAre you a woman who puts in so much effort in at the gym but your body just isn't changing?Well, that used to be me. I trained 6-7 days per week and I really thought I knew what I was doing! But my body certainly didn't look like it does now. That all changed when I met Craig.I get this question all the time from women "how should I train to achieve a toned and athletic body"So I decided to sit down with Craig and talk about the training methodology h...
2021-02-1737 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#35 - The uncomfortable journey of healing, gaining 30kgs and putting weight loss last with Leila LutzA few weeks ago I caught up with my friend Leila Luiz to record this podcast episode. I just love Leila, she is warm and open and we just clicked. The first time we went to record this we actually chatted for 1.5 hours and had to reschedule.Like me, she loves a good chinwag 😂Leila is a Heath and Performance Coach of 18 years, riding the uncomfortable journey of healing and putting weight loss last. She talks about her struggles as someone who has always been fit and energetic to struggling to work, mother and live.
2021-02-121h 12
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#34 - How to live a pro-metabolic life with Danny RoddyCraig and I have known Danny for years!We are so grateful for his friendship and I wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about all things pro-metabolic nutrition and Ray Peat.We chat about:➡️Developing a toolbox and gaining the right knowledge to IMPROVE your health➡️Stress➡️How to live a pro-metabolic life➡️Diet culture and how toxic it is➡️Why listening to your body can help get you to where you want to be➡️Why using temperature and pulse can give you key insight...
2021-02-0458 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#33 - Collagen, gelatin and why they’re essential with Emma SgourakisTo celebrate the release of our new Best Bloom Gelatin Emma and I thought we'd get together and talk about why we think everyone should be including gelatin in their diet.In this episode, we chat about everything gelatin, including:➡️The benefits of including more gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen in your diet➡️Why it’s not just another form of protein➡️Where gelatin comes from➡️Different foods that contain gelatin➡️Our favourite ways to get gelatin in➡️And so much more!We just released Saturée gelatin...
2021-01-2931 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#31 - Body image, weight gain, sex & what men think with Ashley ArmstrongCraig and I had half of the Strong Sisters, Ash Armstrong, on the show the other day!I love these girls. They're just so real and so genuine! If you don't know them go and check out their page they're starting a regenerative farm from scratch.We chat about everything from body changes to what men think and sex.This one is full of over-shares and realness😂We talk about:➡️Their experience with amenorrhea➡️Periods and the female body➡️Societal pressures to be lean➡️What men ac...
2020-12-261h 03
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#29 - Itsy & Bitsy: Two Little Boobs Who Dream Of Making It Big with Hedley DerenzieToday I’m sitting down with our friend and author Hedley Derenzie.Hedley is the writer and author of six books, including her latest, Itsy & Bitsy: Two Little Boobs Who Dream Of Making It Big - a children’s-stylebook for adults inspired by a breast augmentation and then explant six months later. I've had Hedley on the podcast before to talk about self-worth. If you’re a woman who struggles with self-worth I highly recommend you give it a listen.In this episode, we’re talking everything fake boobs. Hedly shares her struggles with body...
2020-12-0844 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#27 - Understanding your menstrual cycle & natural contraception with Jessie BrebnerI get this question all the time: ‘How do avoid pregnancy if I'm not on hormonal birth control?’ I often joke and say just do anal it's the only safe way.....KIDDING!!! 😂We encourage women to avoid hormonal birth control, such as the pill as it shuts down ovulation and thins the uterine wall. This isn't great news for your metabolism because you're not ovulating and when you're not ovulating you're not making progesterone. Progesterone is amazing! Its pro-thyroid, it balances estrogen and it helps you sleep.So when women come off their hormonal contraception I alway...
2020-11-2338 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#25 - Why strength training is so beneficial for women with Thomas LilleyI actually trained with Thomas twice a week for 12 months, and I enjoyed it so much! He’s such an expert when it comes to powerlifting. We also sold our NuStrength gym to Thomas and we were so happy it found a good home!!One of the things I love about Thomas is he is so passionate about his craft and he has a methodology that just works. I saw so many improvements with my squat and deadlift technique while working with him.In this podcast episode, we sat down and had a little chat ab...
2020-11-1230 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#24 - The scary truth about polyunsaturated fats (PUFA’s) with Matt BlackburnIf you’re new here or to the pro-metabolic lifestyle, you're going to love this recent chat I had with Matt Blackburn on the dangers of polyunsaturated fats. It can help clear a few things up and help you understand why we tend to avoid and limit PUFAs (including what foods they’re found in!).It’s surprising how much the fitness and health industry demonizes sugar but very rarely mentions how bad PUFAs are and how many problems they can cause in the body.In this episode, Matt Balckburn and I talk about:➡️ W...
2020-11-0232 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#23 - What really causes PCOS & Endometriosis & how you can improve them by eating sugar, carbs, and dairy with Keith LittlewoodWhat really causes PCOS & Endometriosis & how you can improve them by eating sugar, carbs, and dairy with Tommo Littlewood.With PCOS and endometriosis, many women are met with ‘go on the pill’ as a one-stop solution to their problems.In this podcast episode, Tommo challenges conventional recommendations.Do you really need to go on the pill? What is really going on?He reveals:➡️ How the recommended ways to fix these problems often worsen your condition➡️ Why and how the thyroid plays a key role in PCOS & endometriosis➡️ The...
2020-10-2828 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#22 - Finding Your Self-Worth with Hedley DerenzieIn our program, WinAtLife, we are all about training and nutrition. But I think there is so much more to it.Many women come into this program - their journey - (me too) with insecurities, fears, and feelings about yourself.And I think when you finally start training and eating right, you become brave enough to face those things and tackle them head-on.Low self-worth is something I had for so long. I’d seek attention from men and I’d drink. It manifests differently for different people, and in this podcast, Hedley and...
2020-10-1651 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#21 - How Joanne beat her thyroid issues, fixed her hormonal issues & is down 5kgs all while giving up the grog!Are you wondering whether you should or shouldn’t give up alcohol during this process? If this sounds like you or you’re curious about giving up alcohol, you need to listen to this one!Joanne went through a very similar and very relatable journey involving alcohol. She’s coming up on two years in our program, but it took her about 11 months to really get her shit together.In this podcast episode, we talk all about her journey and challenges. For most women, it’s not the easiest of processes (changing your habits and trying s...
2020-10-1326 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#20 - Iron Overload & Anemia with Loren De La CruzIf you’ve ever been tested for iron through blood tests, it’s time to LISTEN UP!And if you don’t follow Loren, you need to! She produces amazing content on IG, and I am so grateful she was able to sit down and share her amazing knowledge with our audience.In this episode, Loren reveals why the marker for iron blood tests is inaccurate and so much more. We break down a ton of myths and discuss what most of us are getting wrong when it comes to iron.We chat about...
2020-10-0752 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#19 - Why you won't achieve the body you want eating 1200 calories with Jay FeldmanI sat down and had a GREAT chat with Jay Feldman, an independent health researcher and health coach who runs The Energy Balance Podcast, the other day. He’s a huge supporter of this way of eating and doing life.Jay has also had an interesting journey of discovering how to best fuel his body to achieve optimal results. It’s SO relatable for many of us who are on this journey or have been through similar. But we don’t stop the discussion there!In this episode, we also discuss:➡️ Why you won’t achi...
2020-09-1848 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#18 - The only way to train for a toned & athletic body with Damon HayhowLadies… this podcast will flip your views around training for fat loss.SPOILER: Cardio is not the answer!!In this podcast episode, Craig and I talk with Damon Hayhow, President of Recomp, Australian Ambassador to the ISSN, and powerlifting and bodybuilding champion. We discuss getting strong and how you can achieve a toned and athletic body WITHOUT CARDIO. And it is jam-packed with nuggets that you can take away and apply to your training regime.We chat about:➡️ Why cardio isn’t going to help you look like you want to look...
2020-09-111h 50
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#17 - The truth about SUGAR with Kate DeeringTHE TRUTH ABOUT SUGARIt’s been a hot minute since Kate Deering and I have sat down and discussed the factors contributing to a high-functioning metabolism.So, we finally caught up and recorded this new podcast episode.Kate Deering is a Holistic Lifestyle and Exercise Coach and published author of How To Heal Your Metabolism (a book that if you haven’t read, I can’t recommend enough!). In this podcast episode, we dive deep into sugar and why it isn’t poison. (I figured we’d dig up this topic again for new fo...
2020-09-0451 min
Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment#16 - What Causes Menopausal Symptoms & How You Can Improve Them Without HRT With Keith LittlewoodWhat causes menopausal symptoms and weight gain and how you can improve them without HRTDo you have any other following menopausal symptoms?➡️ hot flashes➡️ weight gain➡️ insomnia➡️ night sweatsIf YES, this episode is for you.Keith Littlewood has been in the health and fitness industry for 20+ years. He’s worked for various organizations as a trainer and has his masters in Endocrinology. He offers insight into what’s happening beneath the surface in terms of your hormones and the body’s functions during menopause.In th...
2020-08-2432 min