166. I look leaner than ever even though the scale went up! here's why

  This podcast episode is for you if you're eating healthy, working out consistently, but still can't lose stubborn belly fat, don't look toned, and feel like all your hard work isn't matching your results.   In this week's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of how I stay lean while travelling through Thailand and the Netherlands without tracking calories, avoiding my favourite foods, or stressing about the number on the scale.   I explain exactly how I approach eating out, hotel gym workouts, buffet breakfasts, food markets, travel days, and balancing indulgent meals like Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, croissants and Aperol Spritzes without sacrificing my physique or feeling guilty.   In this video you'll learn:• Why the scale going up doesn't mean you've gained fat• The difference between weight loss and body recomposition• How to stay consistent with nutrition while travelling• The macro-balancing method I use at restaurants and buffets• Why progressive overload builds a toned physique• How to enjoy holidays without undoing your progress• My realistic approach to fitness, nutrition and sustainable fat loss   If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment letting me know where you'd like to see us travel next!     OR watch the video for the full visual scoop!  https://youtu.be/QbvZ3SJLoI4   Follow me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/fitandfreeacademy Follow me on TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@fitandfreeacademy   P.S. Please review my podcast, as it really helps get it out to more women that need to hear this. Review here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-free-podcast/id1651978022