S2E11: Rachel Gregory - Why Women Should Build Muscle to Lose Body Fat, Becoming Metabolically Flexible, Protein Targets for Women, and More

Rachel Gregory is a board-certified Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, podcaster, Founder of MetFlex Life, and author of the international best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge: Recipes and Workouts for a Slimmer, Healthier You.   Rachel received her Master's degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine. She also completed the first ever clinical trial that looked at the effects a keto diet had on non-elite CrossFit athletes. Rachel is also a former collegiate triathlete and athletic trainer and she's worked with Division I collegiate athletes, WNBA stars, and some of the top bodybuilders in the world.   Rachel comes on the show to share her expertise with using a keto diet while training and trying to build muscle, how women should approach their protein intake, and why women should build muscle to lose body fat and achieve a toned appearance.   Rachel also dives into the key differences she sees in training men versus women, what else you should consider when training, why it pays to become metabolically flexible, whether she follows keto long-term, and more.   Here's what you'll find in this episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast 00:30 Introduction to this episode's guest, Rachel Gregory 01:13 Rachel's backstory and the topics this episode covers 04:10 What the first clinical trial on the effects of a ketogenic diet on non-elite CrossFit athletes showed 11:13 Does Rachel still follow a keto diet? 20:24 The primary differences Rachel sees when working with men versus women using a keto diet 28:23 Why you need to build muscle to achieve a lean, toned look 29:04 Can you really build muscle on keto? 36:47 Rachel shares her protein recommendations and some helpful tips for uncovering the right amount for your needs 43:27 Important factors, aside from exercise and nutrition, to consider when trying to build muscle 48:15 Why you shouldn't look at exercise as a means of burning calories and how you should approach it instead 52:38 What does it mean to be metabolically flexible and why would someone want this?   Resources mentioned in this episode: Rachel Gregory's website Rachel Gregory's Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube channel Rachel's international best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge: Recipes and Workouts for a Slimmer, Healthier You Rachel's free Protein Hunger Hacks recipe ebook