Ep289: Ditch the Mental Aerobics and Simplify Fat Loss with Keri Manti

In this episode, Tina chats with Keri Manti, a strength and nutrition coach, who shares her practical approach to sustainable fat loss, strength training, and navigating perimenopause and menopause. She emphasizes the importance of just starting and staying consistent without falling into the trap of perfectionism. The conversation covers the significance of sticking to basic, boring habits for long-term success, the impact of perimenopause on health, and realistic strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Keri also highlights the importance of understanding diet and movement, alongside proper use of the scale to track progress without getting discouraged. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Keri’s “just start” philosophy and how small actions build momentum - How overthinking food and workouts is holding you back - What actually drives fat loss (and what doesn’t) - The boring but powerful habits most women ignore - How to stop white-knuckling diets and enjoy the process - The overlooked fat loss foundations women miss - Why blaming hormones won’t solve the real problem - What’s wrong with daily step goals and a smarter alternative - How to use the scale without letting it derail your progress Join beta testing and test FREE workouts: https://carrotsncake.kit.com/lss-beta Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.