301. Q&A: Should You Weigh Meat Raw or Cooked? (And Other Food Logging Tips That Can Double Your Progress)
Release Date: 06/16/2025
325. Q&A: Why I'm Choosing To NOT Take Medications To Lose Weight Postpartum
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On today’s episode, I am sitting down solo to answer a question submitted by one of our amazing listener’s named Rachel regarding the rising trend of using GLP-1 weight loss medications, especially among postpartum moms and women with just a few pounds to lose. If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need weight loss meds, or if seeing everyone around you take the “quick fix” makes you feel like you’re missing out, this one is for you. I’m getting brutally honest about why I’m choosing not to go the medication route, how your values and circumstances shape your weight loss...
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324. JENNA'S STORY: 22 Pounds Down In 6 Months (Intuitive Eating to Fat Loss, Long Work Days & Traveling Without Weight Gain)
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On today’s episode, I sit down with Jenna who is a busy physician assistant that found herself stuck after gaining weight after getting married and her honeymoon phase. Between 10-hour shifts, long commutes, and social events, Jenna wondered if it was even possible to feel good in her body again without dieting rules taking over her life. What changed everything? Learning how to fuel her metabolism strategically while still making room for real life. In just 6 months, Jenna has lost 22 pounds (and counting) inside our program — all while traveling, enjoying date nights, and keeping up with...
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323. 10 BEST Sources Of Protein To Burn Fat, Increase Your Caloric Burn & Boost Your Metabolism
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Today’s solo episode is inspired by a listener, Gianna, regarding how to get more protein into your diet for the goal of body fat loss. Similar to episode 310 on the 10 best sources of fiber – I’m breaking down the 10 best protein sources to help you burn body fat, increase your daily caloric burn and boost your metabolism for fat loss. This way you get full and improve your metabolic engine to see results, and feel amazing while you do it. Plus for each source of protein I’m also providing easy suggestions on how to use it in your diet because simple meals are the key to sustainable...
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322. 4 Reasons Why You Don't Look Like You Workout (Despite Eating Healthy & Hitting The Gym Regularly)
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Today’s mini episode is inspired by a listener, Jessica, who asked why you can work out consistently and eat healthy but still not look like you work out. I’m breaking down four surprising, but simple, reasons you might not look like you work out despite all your hard work, and why knowing what to do doesn’t always make it easy to follow through. You’ll walk away with simple strategies, mindset shifts, and science-backed tips to finally see the results you’ve been working for. 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: To connect with Lauren, click Submit your...
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321. Q&A: Focus On The 3 P’s That Make Perimenopause Weight Loss Easier
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On today’s episode, I’m answering a question from listener Maribel about how to lose weight and feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. I’m breaking down my 3 P’s strategy for menopausal weight loss, including the mindset shifts and nutrition adjustments that help women finally see results when “what used to work” no longer does. You’ll learn the most common mistake that keeps women stuck, the key nutrition change most women 40 years and older overlook, and how to confidently adapt your fat loss approach as your body changes. Whether you’re approaching menopause, in...
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320. Q&A: Lose Fat or Lift Weights? What To Focus On First If Your Body Fat Is Above 25%
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On today’s solo episode, I’m answering a listener question from Steph regarding if you should focus on fat loss or muscle building FIRST if you are starting your journey out at a higher body fat percentage. With so much conflicting advice out there about calorie deficits, strength training, and the “right” way to transform your body, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and even confused about the approach you’re taking. That’s why in this episode, my goal is to help you cut through the noise and understand: ✔️ A breakdown of your body fat percentage and how it can impact your...
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319. Q&A: 7 Surprising Reasons You're Still Hungry Even After You Just Ate
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On today's episode, I am sitting down solo to answer a question submitted by one of our amazing listeners named Alyssa regarding why you're still hungry after you eat. If you've ever finished a meal only to find yourself eyeing snacks and craving something else thirty minutes later – this episode is going to give you seven of the most common reasons this might be happening and what you can do about it. You’ll learn some of the mistakes you may be making that surprisingly sabotages your fullness when trying to cut body weight, alongside other factors beyond just what you’re eating that...
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318. Q&A: “I Know What to Do, But I Can’t Do It" (How To Break The Cycle & Lose 10 lbs)
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On today’s episode, I am sitting down solo to address one of the most common issues women face when losing weight: Knowing what to do, but struggling to do it. You know you shouldn’t eat chips out of the bag and you know you shouldn’t skip your workout… but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Some days losing weight can feel like an emotional battle where you’re fighting yourself at every turn. That’s why I’m breaking down the 4 biggest reasons women get in their own way and exactly how to break through them, so you can stop sabotaging your progress, start taking consistent action,...
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317. Q&A: Want Lean, Toned Legs? My Top Tips to Transform in Just 3 Months
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On today’s episode, I am sitting down solo to answer a question submitted by one of our amazing listeners named Ella on how to tone your legs so they look leaner and stronger. To help you achieve this goal, I’m breaking down the two core things you need to focus on if you want lean and toned legs – alongside sharing my top tips I swear by to enhance your results… especially when it comes to your training. 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: To connect with Lauren, click Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show Take the free Weight Loss...
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316. What Happens If You Don’t Exercise During a Fat Loss Cut? (Mini Cut Series)
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Welcome to the Mini Cut Series! On today’s fifth and final episode of this mini series, I’m addressing what happens if you decide to NOT focus on exercise during a fat loss mini cut. In today’s episode I’m sharing the real-life strategies I used during my own 45 pound weight loss journey as a postpartum mom to make sustainable progress without the pressure to be “perfect” with my workout routine… especially when I didn’t have access to a gym or even the ability to walk outside in the thick of winter. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to lose fat if you can’t...
info_outlineOn today’s episode, I am sitting down solo to answer a question submitted by one of our amazing listeners named Courtney regarding how do you accurately track the nutrition facts for cooked versus raw meat. If you’ve ever stared down at your dinner, unsure whether to weigh your chicken before or after cooking, or wondered if one little mistake in your food log could totally wreck your progress, this episode is for you.
I’ll walk you through the science behind how meat changes in weight and nutrition when cooked, reveal my go-to tracking strategies, and break down the biggest logging mistakes I see women make on their fitness journeys. Plus, I’m spilling the logging secrets I usually only share with clients with actionable tips you can use today. Press play now because what you learn in this short episode could change your entire food tracking mindset.
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 195: The Correct Way To Set Up Your Calories and Macros To Lose Body Fat
🎙️Episode 151: Are You Tracking Your Calories Wrong?
🎙️Episode 109: Calorie Tracking vs Macro Tracking for Weight Loss
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