Ep.34 - Fat Loss, Hormones, Thyroid, & Metabolism: What Women Need to Know w/ Lauren Papanos

This week, I’m joined by Lauren Papanos from Functional Fueling to talk about the side of fat loss that so many women overlook: hormone health, metabolic function, thyroid health, & properly fueling your body. We dive into the effects of under-eating, chronic dieting, hormone imbalances, thyroid health, metabolic function, food noise, the optimal workout split, inflammation, energy levels, and why “healthy habits” can sometimes backfire. There are so many amazing nuggets of wisdom in this episode! I hope you guys enjoy this & have some tangible takeaways you can apply to your life 🖤 LINKS: Unsure where to start?:  MacroHabits | Get Started (https://www.macrohabits.com/get-started) BOOKING FOR JUNE! 12 week 1:1 coaching form: MacroHabits | 1:1 Coaching (https://www.macrohabits.com/1-1-coaching) Workout Subscription! 7 Day Free Trial: https://my.playbookapp.io/hannah-pointer/checkout?promo=MACROHABITS Lauren Papanos: https://www.instagram.com/functional.fueling Fav Electrolytes: https://www.pwdrs.com/products/electrolytes-pwdr (code: “MACROHABITS”) 0:00 – Intro & Episode Overview 2:06 – Introducing the Topic: Fat Loss, Hormones & Metabolism 5:48 – Meet Lauren Papanos & Her Background 9:22 – Why Fat Loss Is Different for Women 13:10 – Hormones 101: What Actually Matters 17:42 – Thyroid Function & Metabolism Explained 22:18 – Common Symptoms Women Overlook 26:55 – Dieting Mistakes That Backfire 31:40 – Metabolism Myths vs Reality 36:12 – Stress, Cortisol & Weight Retention 40:45 – Practical Nutrition & Lifestyle Shifts 45:28 – Training, Recovery & Energy Balance 50:06 – Fixing Your Metabolism the Right Way 54:33 – Long-Term Fat Loss vs Quick Fixes 59:10 – What Most Coaches Get Wrong 63:48 – Advice for Women Struggling Right Now 67:05 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways 70:02 – Outro & Closing