EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 19 MIN
The 4 Parts of Metabolism Explained | Why Exercise Isn’t Driving Your Weight Loss
from Lose Weight + Build Muscle After 35: The Body Recomposition Podcast · host RAC Fitness - Robyn Creary
Why Understanding BMR, NEAT, TEF & EAT MattersA lot goes into your metabolism!! And surprisingly, one of the smallest components is how much you actually exercise.Today on The Body Recomposition Revolution, we’re breaking down how your metabolism really works and why understanding BMR, NEAT, TEF, EAT, and TDEE completely changes the way you approach fat loss after 35.In this episode, I explain:what BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) really iswhy NEAT is one of the most underrated fat loss toolshow protein increases calorie burn through TEFwhy workouts burn fewer calories than most women thinkhow chronic under-eating slows metabolism and recoverywhy lifting weights is essential for body recompositionthe signs of low energy availability (LEA)why maintenance phases matter for long-term fat loss and hormone healthI also share my personal experience with under-fueling, metabolic adaptation, and learning how to rebuild my metabolism by eating more, recovering better, and focusing on muscle growth instead of punishment-based fitness.If your goal is to lose fat, build muscle, improve your metabolism, and finally understand why your body works the way it does after 35, this episode will give you the foundation you need.Subscribe to The Body Recomposition Revolution and share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it.Follow me on Instagram: @racfitness_Email: [email protected]
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Why Understanding BMR, NEAT, TEF & EAT MattersA lot goes into your metabolism!! And surprisingly, one of the smallest components is how much you actually exercise.Today on The Body Recomposition Revolution, we’re breaking down how your metabolism really works and why understanding BMR, NEAT, TEF, EAT, and TDEE completely changes the way you approach fat loss after 35.In this episode, I explain:what BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) really iswhy NEAT is one of the most underrated fat loss toolshow protein increases calorie burn through TEFwhy workouts burn fewer calories than most women thinkhow chronic under-eating slows metabolism and recoverywhy lifting weights is essential for body recompositionthe signs of low energy availability (LEA)why maintenance phases matter for long-term fat loss and hormone healthI also share my personal experience with under-fueling, metabolic adaptation, and learning how to rebuild my metabolism by eating more, recovering better, and focusing on muscle growth instead of punishment-based fitness.If your goal is to lose fat, build muscle, improve your metabolism, and finally understand why your body works the way it does after 35, this episode will give you the foundation you need.Subscribe to The Body Recomposition Revolution and share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it.Follow me on Instagram: @racfitness_Email: [email protected]
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