349. ALYSSA’S STORY: Losing 20 Pounds by Putting Herself First With Simple, Realistic Weight Loss Tweaks
Release Date: 12/11/2025
362. Is Weight Loss Harder for Petite Women? 5 Tips That Actually Work
Hot, Healthy, Never Hungry
Is weight loss actually more challenging for petite women? In today’s solo episode, I’m answering a listener question from Erica, a petite woman who feels completely stuck with fat loss, despite “doing everything right.” If you’re 5’3” and under, you know the struggle: a 5 pound gain can feel like 10, and progress can feel painfully slow. But the flip side? When petite women lose weight, the results show fast… which can be incredibly motivating! But this only happens when you’re using the right strategy. In this episode, I’m breaking down realistic, sustainable petite...
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361. Q&A: Fat Loss Tips for Women Who Already Eat Healthy
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to answer a listener question from Rachel about what to do when volume eating is no longer working for fat loss. If you already make healthy food choices but aren’t seeing progress on the scale, this episode will help you identify what else needs to be adjusted in your nutrition approach so fat loss can start happening again. I break down why eating healthy is not the same as eating in a way that supports fat loss, and I share 4 bite-size, practical tips you can start using today – specifically for women who already “eat well” but feel...
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360. How To Set A Good Goal Weight For Fat Loss?
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to answer a question we’ve been getting a lot inside the Hot & Healthy Community lately: how to determine a proper goal weight for fat loss. For some women, setting a goal weight can be helpful. For others, it can quietly sabotage their fat loss efforts. That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down five best practices to help you decide whether a goal weight actually makes sense for you — and how to approach it if you choose to set one. I’m also diving into the parameters that should guide whether a goal weight is appropriate, the...
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359. Q&A: Why Your Workouts Aren’t Leading to Fat Loss
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to address one of the most frustrating struggles women face when trying to lose weight: working out consistently but not seeing fat loss. I’m breaking down the idea of “out-exercising a bad diet,” and exactly how I coach clients through this mistake. You’ll learn why adding more workouts isn’t the answer, why nutrition is the foundation for body fat loss, and how to reset your approach if your current routine isn’t delivering results. We’ll also talk about how exercise can quietly become a crutch that keeps you stuck, the signs you...
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358. Q&A: Struggling With Your Postpartum Body While Nursing? Let’s Talk
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to talk about losing weight postpartum, especially while breastfeeding, so you can feel more confident in your body without negatively impacting your milk supply or mental health. Weight loss is challenging for anyone, but after having a baby, it can feel even harder. Limited bandwidth, less time for yourself, and conflicting advice make it tricky to know what’s safe and effective. In this episode, I answer a listener’s question about losing weight while nursing. I share my own experience and explain how I support postpartum clients in...
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357. Q&A: Why Is The Last 5 Pounds Harder To Lose? My Surprising Answer
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to answer a question from one of our amazing listeners about why the last five pounds can feel so much harder to lose. I break the episode into two simple parts. First, I explain why the last five pounds are harder for everyone — medication or not. As you lose weight and body fat, the rules of the game change. Your body gets leaner, which creates new challenges when it comes to maintaining a calorie deficit and targeting body fat loss through your training and macros, often requiring different strategies or small adjustments to your plan. Then, I...
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356. Am I Eating Too Much Or Too Little For Fat Loss?
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If social media has you feeling confused about how you should be eating for your goals, you’re going to love this episode. On today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how much you should be eating for fat loss — and whether most women are actually not eating enough or eating too much. I’m sharing some honest, important real talk on why social media gets this conversation so wrong, and how that misinformation is actively preventing many women from losing fat. I also walk you through the different scenarios I see as a Registered Dietitian when someone is unknowingly overeating versus...
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355. I Lost 10 Pounds Then My Weight Stalled... What Gives?
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to talk about one of the most frustrating moments on a fat loss journey: When you’ve lost weight but now can’t seem to lose any more. If you feel like the scale suddenly refuses to budge — leaving you confused, discouraged, or wondering what in the world you could possibly be doing wrong… this episode is for you. I break down exactly why weight stalls happen, why they are actually normal and not a sign that your body is broken, and the practical strategies you can use to respond to plateaus and continue making progress. By the end of this...
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354. Do Calories Or Macros Matter More For Fat Loss?
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to break down one of the most confusing and overthought questions in fat loss right now: Do calories or macros matter more for body fat loss? If you’re feeling confused by all the contradictory information on the internet when it comes to shedding body fat, today’s honest conversation will help set the record straight and clarify exactly what you should be focusing on to see results. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a much simpler approach to fat loss that actually feels doable in real life. You’ll...
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353. 5 Practical Fat Loss Tips To Help You Lose 10 Pounds Or More In The New Year
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On today’s episode, I’m sitting down solo to share five practical fat loss tips you can carry into 2026 — and start using today — to help you lose 10 pounds or more in the New Year. If you’re coming out of the holidays craving structure, momentum, and a plan that actually feels doable, this episode is your January jumpstart. The tips I’m highlighting are the exact habits I rely on for myself and my clients as a Registered Dietitian… habits that make fat loss feel easier, eating more practical, and the entire journey far less complicated or overwhelming. Whether you’re currently...
info_outlineOn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alyssa, who lost 20 pounds by finally putting herself first — not through restriction or perfection, but by making simple, realistic changes that actually fit into her life.
If you’re in a season of survival right now or navigating a major life transition… and you’re tired of feeling uncomfortable in your skin while everyone else’s needs come before your own, Alyssa’s story is going to speak right to you.
After years of surviving, sacrificing, and pushing her own needs to the bottom of the list, Alyssa decided something had to change. Her journey is raw, relatable, and such an important reminder that when you start caring for yourself, everything else gets better.
Inside the episode, Alyssa shares:
✅ The simple, doable tweaks that boosted her energy, confidence, and weight loss results without giving up travel, flexibility, or the foods she loves
✅ How she ditched keto and the dieting rules for good and finally started building real momentum that yielded incredible results
✅ Why learning what actually matters for fat loss helped her create lasting progress
✅ What breaking old patterns has meant for her as a mother and her daughter as she heads off to college
✅ How shifting out of survival mode completely changed the trajectory of her health and life
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to begin seeing progress and where you can start… even if you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck.
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