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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 31 MIN

The Truth About Fat Loss & Muscle

from The Holly Perkins Health Podcast · host BS CSCS, Holly Perkins

Think weight loss is as straightforward as losing weight? Think again! Weight loss is often partially muscle loss. Wild right?! Muscle is the foundation of youth, and we certainly don’t want it going anywhere! So in this episode, I share why strength training is the only way to build muscle and the best way to become more muscle and less fat. Before my 3-day live (and free!) workshop, Master Your Body Composition, I want to lay the groundwork here about the relationship between muscle, fat, and weight loss. First I share the number one thing that makes weight loss a cinch and why it’s the key to accessing the strong and sleek physique that you crave. I then share tips for how to protect the muscle you have built when you want to lose weight. The problems happen when you’re not tuned in to your nutrition and workouts. My first tip is around getting the correct nutrition. I point out the most common mistake women over 40 make when trying to lose weight in terms of their nutrition. Second, I address common misconceptions about fasting and why, for our purposes, it is unnecessary. Next, I discuss the importance of the correct type of cardio in strength training and wrap up by suggesting the correct metrics to monitor your progress (no scale needed!). I hope you tune into my free upcoming workshop to learn more about each of these tips in detail!You can get FREE access to my 4-week Strength Without Stress program right now! This program will help you reduce the systemic inflammation that’s caused by overly intense or lengthy workouts. It’ll help you build and maintain valuable lean muscle without the fatigue from other programs.To get free access to Strength Without Stress, post a Review wherever you’re listening. Grab a screenshot of your review before you post it and upload at: https://www.hollyperkins.com/reviewThis is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197–grab it while you can for lifetime access.Be sure to Follow and Subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are available on Tuesdays.Topics coveredFighting the New Year Resolution bluesThe #1 thing that makes fat loss easyDebunking fears of getting “too bulky” from muscle gainWhy weight loss is not a metric of healthFocus on daily caloric intakeWhy only having coffee until lunch is bad for your healthThe inflammation-estrogen connectionResources MentionedSign up for my FREE 3-day live workshop training, Mastering Your Body Composition, HERETranscripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blogFollowMe:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitnessDisclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Think weight loss is as straightforward as losing weight? Think again! Weight loss is often partially muscle loss. Wild right?! Muscle is the foundation of youth, and we certainly don’t want it going anywhere! So in this episode, I share why...

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