152 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday XVIII

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s Weight Loss Wednesday, I’m answering another round of listener questions covering intermittent fasting, tracking progress when you’re building muscle, calorie tracking apps, compression garments, macro myths, before and after photos, and whether weighing food in grams actually matters.If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting weight loss advice or worried you’re making things harder than they need to be, this episode will help you reset and refocus.In this episode, I talk about:What intermittent fasting actually looks like in real life and why I don’t recommend starting with extreme fasting windows Why an eating window is a more helpful mindset than the word “fasting” How to track progress when the scale isn’t moving because you’re gaining muscle Why a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same and what really changes is volume Other ways to measure progress besides the scale, including measurements, photos, strength, and daily functionMy preferred calorie tracking apps and what to look for when choosing one How to find your calorie needs using TDEE and why it’s important to double check what your app is telling you Why cutting calories too aggressively often leads to burnout and quitting The importance of sustainable calorie deficits instead of “starting with a bang”Compression garments, what I wear, why I love them, and how they help with comfort, warmth, and confidence after major weight loss Why lower calorie does not automatically mean higher carbs Why macro ratios matter far less for weight loss than diet culture wants you to believeA candid discussion about before and after photos and mental health Why weight loss and mental health are deeply connected Whether weighing food in grams matters, when it helps, and when it’s not necessary How to approach tracking in a way that meets you where you are instead of overwhelming youSupport the showPlease consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. Looking for help on your weight loss journey?• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...