05. Week 1 of my Fat Loss Phase: How I set my protocols

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of week 1 of my fat loss phase and walking you through the exact protocols I'm using—without the perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, or "eat 1200 calories and suffer" vibes. I break my approach down into three simple buckets—nutrition, activity, and recovery—and share the real numbers I'm using right now: my calorie range, protein and fiber goals, step target, lifting split, cardio plan, sleep goals, and how I'm actually managing stress in this season of life as a coach, mom, and human. You'll also hear how I track my data (without obsessing), what my week 1 weigh-ins looked like, and why the weekly average matters way more than any single "spike" on the scale. ✨ In this episode, you'll hear: The exact protocols I'm using for calories, protein, fiber, steps, strength training, cardio, sleep, and stress How I think about health-promoting habits first—and fat loss as the bonus Why trying to overhaul everything at once feels like bringing home a newborn (aka totally overwhelming) How I use weekly averages (not daily perfection) to assess progress My real week 1 stats: calories, steps, workouts, cardio, and the ~0.9 lb change on the scale If you're tired of feeling like fat loss means misery, obsession, or "starting over on Monday," this episode will help you see how focusing on simple, consistent protocols can change your body and make your life feel better at the same time. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's next. And if you laughed, related, or had an "oh my gosh, me too" moment, send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I'd love to hear from you! Connect with Laura: Instagram: @laurabfit  Website: www.laurabfit.com  Local to Willow Glen and looking for small group strength training classes to help you build muscle, feel confident, and stay on track week after week (no matter how busy life gets)?Join BStrong Small Group Training! Book your first class free. If you're ready to learn exactly how to lose 10-20lbs pounds while still enjoying your life--so you can go out for pizza on a Friday, hit your workouts even on busy weeks, and wake up every Monday without feeling like you're starting over, get on the waitlist to join my signature group weight loss program, The Balanced Body Method.