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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 20 MIN

229 - Twisted Tuesday: - The Hidden Fear of Remission & Why Eating More May Be the Missing Key to Fat Loss

from F* It! · host Amy Ledin

What happens when the battle isn't just cancer—but the fear that comes with every scan? In this deeply personal Twisted Tuesday episode, Amy shares her honest thoughts while driving to Buffalo for routine brain scans, discussing the emotional rollercoaster of living with stage 4 lung cancer for over 13 years. From scanxiety and survivor's guilt to the unexpected fears that can come with remission, she offers a raw and inspiring look into the mindset required to keep moving forward. Amy also tackles a major nutrition topic that many women desperately need to hear: why eating less is not always the answer. If you've been stuck in a fat-loss plateau, chronically dieting, or struggling to achieve the toned, athletic look you want, this episode explains the difference between fat-loss phases and metabolic rebuilding phases. Learn why maintenance calories, muscle growth, and strategic calorie increases may be the missing pieces preventing you from seeing lasting results. Whether you're navigating health challenges, struggling with body composition goals, or simply looking for motivation to trust the process, this episode delivers both inspiration and practical coaching you can apply immediately. Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

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Amy opens up about the anxiety that comes before cancer scans, sharing the emotional reality of living with stage 4 lung cancer and why remission can sometimes feel more stressful than treatment itself. She also breaks down one of the biggest mistakes women make with fat loss—staying in a calorie deficit too long—and explains how strategic metabolic rebuilding phases can help create a stronger, leaner, and healthier body.

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