Ep. 382 Q&A - Can You Lose Fat Without Losing Strength? Does Fasting for 72 Hours Actually Help? Will HRT Make You Stronger? Can You Still Gain Muscle After 60? - The Coaches Roundtable episode artwork

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Ep. 382 Q&A - Can You Lose Fat Without Losing Strength? Does Fasting for 72 Hours Actually Help? Will HRT Make You Stronger? Can You Still Gain Muscle After 60? - The Coaches Roundtable

from The Chasing Health Podcast · host Chase Smith

SummaryIn this Coaches Roundtable Q&A, Chase and Chris dive into powerful listener questions around building and keeping muscle — especially for women over 60, those in menopause, and anyone trying to lose fat the smart way. They talk about the common New Year mistake of going “all in” too fast and how that usually leads to burnout. Instead, they give simple advice to build habits that last. They also share real talk on things like long fasting, hormone replacement, and how to lose fat without losing strength.This episode is full of advice anyone can understand and use — even if you’re just starting out.Join the Masterclass on 1/6/26: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/masterclass Chapters(00:00) Avoiding New Year Burnout: Slow Down to Stay Consistent(01:55) How Motivation Can Backfire & One Simple Habit to Build Trust(06:14) The Default Habit That Keeps You Going All Year(07:10) How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle in Women Over 60?(09:27) Can You Keep Muscle While Losing Fat in a Calorie Deficit?(13:13) Does Hormone Replacement Turn Back the Clock for Muscle Gain?(16:41) How to Prevent Muscle Loss After Menopause(20:26) Is Body Fat Related to Water Weight?(22:13) Is Fasting 24-72 Hours Worth It for Cell Health or Clarity?SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

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