234. 4 Steps to Prime for a Calorie Deficit

Started a calorie deficit and thought "Why is this so hard?"Maybe you had to cut calories really low, felt hungry all the time, struggled to consistently hit macros, or finally lost body fat... only to realize you didn't love how you looked.Calorie deficit isn't supposed to feel like that. Those are signs you missed these 4 primer steps.In this episode, I'm sharing the 4 steps I use to prime your body BEFORE a calorie deficit so fat loss is easier, more sustainable, and helps you create a shape that actually looks like you lift weights.We'll cover:• The biggest signs you're not ready for a calorie deficit• The four things that should already be in place • How to create leverage before you ever decrease calories• Why some women have an "easy" fat loss phase while others feel miserable• How building muscle changes the way your body looks during fat loss• How to make your next deficit feel dramatically different than your last oneIf these five things keep happening to you during every calorie deficit... you're not broken. You're just not primed for one yet and this episode is for you! Want to ensure you implement these 4 primer tools correctly and custom to you? You need to be in Create Your Shape! This is the program to have the coaching every step of the way and look like you lift weights! Enrollment is open now and closes next week!   LIMITED TIME OFF: Work with Jenny in Create Your Shape SPRINT (8-weeks starting Sept. 28th 2026) → https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Book a Consultation with Jenny → https://calendly.com/jennythenutritionist/consultationFollow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram → @jennythenutritionist