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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

When Life Gets Busy, Do THIS to Keep Losing Fat | Ep 254

from The Mindset and Metabolism Podcast · host Joey Gast

In this episode, I talk about how to keep making progress with your fitness and fat loss goals even when life gets busy and chaotic. I break down the two biggest things that matter most during stressful seasons — controlling your calorie intake and staying consistent with your strength training workouts. We also dive into energy balance, why protein matters so much for preserving muscle, and the importance of actually challenging yourself in the gym if you want to hold onto strength and muscle while losing fat. This is a practical episode all about simplifying things and focusing on what really moves the needle when life isn’t perfect. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fitness Challenges 02:42 Calorie Control: The Key to Progress 05:40 The Importance of Consistent Workouts 11:25 Summary and Key Takeaways Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Join The iTHRIVE Collective with the link below for monthly workouts, recipe ideas, direction on how to set your own nutrition goals, challenges with monthly prizes, weekly LIVE Q&As with recordings, and a community of women all on paths to better their health, body composition, and life!: https://www.skool.com/the-ithrive-collective-8193 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

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