EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 20 MIN
How Gaining 7 Pounds in 2 Weeks FINALLY Enabled my Body to Drop Fat & Build Muscle
from Lose Weight + Build Muscle After 35: The Body Recomposition Podcast · host RAC Fitness - Robyn Creary
My reverse diet recap: How and why I started eating more (800 cals MORE each day), how much weight I gained, how much fat I lost, what happened to my muscle and how you can win your battle with LEA. Robyn shares the shocking truth behind why she intentionally (and temporarily) gained 7 pounds in two weeks and how it ultimately helped her lose body fat, build muscle, improve recovery, and finally break through a body composition plateau.If you’re a woman over 35 who:Works out constantlyEats “clean”Tries to stay in a calorie deficitFeels exhausted, inflamed, puffy, or stuckStruggles with stubborn belly fatFeels “skinny fat” despite doing everything right…this episode may completely change how you view fat loss and metabolism.Robyn breaks down the science of Low Energy Availability (LEA), why so many active women are unknowingly under-fueling, and how chronic under-eating can damage recovery, hormones, muscle growth, sleep, thyroid function, stress levels, and fat loss progress.You’ll learn:Why eating too little can stop fat lossThe hidden signs of metabolic adaptationWhy active women over 35 are especially vulnerable to LEAWhat happened when Robyn increased her calories by 800 per dayWhy the scale went UP before body fat finally droppedThe truth about reverse dieting, glycogen, water retention, and muscle growthWhy your body may be holding onto belly fat for survivalHow to know if you’re accidentally under-eatingWhy more workouts and less food is often the wrong strategyThis episode also includes a full Low Energy Availability Risk Screener:https://docs.google.com/document/d/175PKx7WPY_TElk0AX08LKOY-yJc2z-uj57MFJ3nvLgE/edit?usp=sharing so you can assess whether your nutrition and training habits are working against your body recomposition goals.If you feel stuck, exhausted, inflamed, overtrained, or frustrated by your body after 35, this episode is a must-listen.Subscribe to The Body Recomposition Revolution on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so new episodes automatically appear in your feed each week!Insta: https://www.instagram.com/racfitness_/Email for custom macro formulations: [email protected]
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My reverse diet recap: How and why I started eating more (800 cals MORE each day), how much weight I gained, how much fat I lost, what happened to my muscle and how you can win your battle with LEA. Robyn shares the shocking truth behind why she intentionally (and temporarily) gained 7 pounds in two weeks and how it ultimately helped her lose body fat, build muscle, improve recovery, and finally break through a body composition plateau.If you’re a woman over 35 who:Works out constantlyEats “clean”Tries to stay in a calorie deficitFeels exhausted, inflamed, puffy, or stuckStruggles with stubborn belly fatFeels “skinny fat” despite doing everything right…this episode may completely change how you view fat loss and metabolism.Robyn breaks down the science of Low Energy Availability (LEA), why so many active women are unknowingly under-fueling, and how chronic under-eating can damage recovery, hormones, muscle growth, sleep, thyroid function, stress levels, and fat loss progress.You’ll learn:Why eating too little can stop fat lossThe hidden signs of metabolic adaptationWhy active women over 35 are especially vulnerable to LEAWhat happened when Robyn increased her calories by 800 per dayWhy the scale went UP before body fat finally droppedThe truth about reverse dieting, glycogen, water retention, and muscle growthWhy your body may be holding onto belly fat for survivalHow to know if you’re accidentally under-eatingWhy more workouts and less food is often the wrong strategyThis episode also includes a full Low Energy Availability Risk Screener:https://docs.google.com/document/d/175PKx7WPY_TElk0AX08LKOY-yJc2z-uj57MFJ3nvLgE/edit?usp=sharing so you can assess whether your nutrition and training habits are working against your body recomposition goals.If you feel stuck, exhausted, inflamed, overtrained, or frustrated by your body after 35, this episode is a must-listen.Subscribe to The Body Recomposition Revolution on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so new episodes automatically appear in your feed each week!Insta: https://www.instagram.com/racfitness_/Email for custom macro formulations: [email protected]
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