Hot, Healthy, Never Hungry

If what you used to do to lose weight worked in the past but no longer fits your schedule or lifestyle, you're not alone.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Madeleine from the Hot & Healthy Membership to talk about how she transitioned away from very low-carb dieting and keto toward a more balanced, sustainable approach to fat loss that actually fit her real life.
Like many women, Madeleine believed being more restriction would lead to better results. But over time, trying to maintain keto while working intense hours as a pharmacist in her residency program became unrealistic and exhausting. Keto worked for her — until it didn't. She wanted a way to lose fat, feel confident in her body, and still enjoy eating out and spending time with friends without constantly feeling restricted.
In this episode, Madeleine shares how she slowly reintroduced carbs despite being afraid to at first, how she shifted her focus from just losing weight on the scale to body recomposition, and the habits that helped her become leaner, stronger, and more confident than ever before.
If you've ever wondered whether you can lose fat without cutting out entire food groups and carbs, this episode will show you exactly what's possible and how to do it, too.
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 349: ALYSSA'S STORY: Losing 20 Pounds by Putting Herself First With Simple, Realistic Weight Loss Tweaks
🎙️Episode 244: Your Simple Guide To Losing 20 Pounds (Fit Girl Fall)
🎙️Episode 173: DIVYA'S STORY: 20 Pounds Down After 10 Years of Fad Dieting & NO Progress
🎙️Episode 203: How To Lose 20 (Or More) Pounds AND Keep It Off
🎙️Episode 89: KARI'S STORY: How to Go From Fad Diets to 20 Pounds Down
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If you're ready to lose 10 or more pounds but feel stuck wondering what to eat to actually burn fat, today's episode is going to give you the roadmap you've been missing.
Instead of just telling you what to do, I'm breaking down exactly how my client Mary lost 15 pounds in just 10 weeks inside my 90 Day Fit Babe Body coaching program — while running a business, working long hours, traveling, eating out, and still living her real life.
Because the truth is: most women don't need more information. They need to understand how to realistically apply fat loss habits consistently enough to see results.
In this episode, I'm sharing the exact habits Mary focused on, the nutrition changes that made the biggest difference, and the powerful mindset shift that helped her finally stop starting over and fully commit to her goals.
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 377: ARLENE'S STORY: How Arlene Lost 15 Pounds in Her 50s (Without Living in the Gym)
🎙️Episode 385: KELLY'S STORY: Losing 16 Pounds When You Thought You Were Doing Everything Right
🎙️Episode 157: MEGAN'S STORY: How to Lose 16 Pounds WITHOUT Obsessing Over The Scale
🎙️Episode 207: BONUS: Weight Loss Entitlement (What It Is & How To Overcome It)
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If you are trying to get into the best shape this summer and lose body fat to look leaner, you've probably wondered how you should actually measure your progress. If so, you're not alone!
In today's episode, I'm breaking down the two most common measurements women ask me about during a fat loss journey: BMI (Body Mass Index) and body fat percentage — and discussing which one is more helpful if you're trying to track real progress.
By the end of this episode, you'll understand the difference between BMI and body fat percentage, what each one actually measures, and why neither number tells the full story on its own. I'm also diving into body recomposition, muscle mass, and the better ways to track fat loss progress so you can stop obsessing over a single number and start focusing on what's actually helping you get leaner, stronger, and more confident.
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 269: JORDAN SYATT: Facing The Scale, BMI Is NOT Bullsh*t, Misleading Weight Loss Marketing & Gym Intimidation
🎙️Episode 338: Q&A: How to Measure Body Fat At Home & Know If You're Really Making Progress
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Have you tried cutting out sugar, skipping desserts, or even ditching carbs… only to see the scale not move at all?
On today's episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening when you clean up your diet, eat less sugar, and still don't lose even a pound or two of body fat.
This is one of the most common frustrations women experience during their fat loss journey. While reducing both your total daily sugar intake and specifically your added sugar consumption can absolutely support your health, many women assume that simply "eating clean" automatically leads to fat loss. Meanwhile, they watch other women enjoy treats here and there, seem less strict with food, and still lose weight more consistently.
So what gives!? The truth is… eating healthy is not always the same as eating for fat loss.
That's why today I'm unpacking the real relationship between sugar, calories, and fat loss so you can stop feeling confused about why your body isn't changing despite your effort. You'll learn what actually matters for fat loss, why "eating clean" may be keeping you stuck, and how to approach nutrition in a way that feels more realistic and enjoyable, while also improving your health and body composition.
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 250: "Do I Really Need To Stop Eating Sugar To See Weight Loss Progress?" (Fit Girl Fall)
🎙️Episode 239: Q&A: "Added Sugars Are The Devil... But What About NATURAL Sugars?"
🎙️Episode 102: You Can Still Eat Sugar and Lose WEIGHT!
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Do you feel like your eating habits are solid, but your unpredictable schedule is what's holding you back from fat loss?
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
In today's episode, I'm answering a question from Jenni – a listener from this show who is a nurse navigating long, busy, and often unpredictable shifts. We're diving into how to structure your day when your schedule isn't consistent, and why your approach to eating needs to be flexible, not perfect.
Because even if your work hours are set… when (and how) you eat can vary a lot. This is something I see all the time with my clients, and in real life with my husband's career too.
Inside the episode, I'm breaking down simple, realistic strategies to help you create more consistency in your day, support your fat loss goals, and know exactly what to do in those moments when you're not hungry, but also don't know when you'll be able to eat next.
No matter what your schedule looks like, you'll walk away knowing how to stay on track with fat loss even when your day doesn't go as planned.
1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE
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Related Episodes:
🎙️Episode 324: JENNA'S STORY: 22 Pounds Down In 6 Months (Intuitive Eating to Fat Loss, Long Work Days & Traveling Without Weight Gain)
🎙️Episode 217: SAMANTHA'S STORY: 30 Pounds Down After Finding The "Grey Area" Between Restriction & Intuitive Eating
🎙️Episode 333: Follow This Meal Plan To Burn More Calories Naturally & Lose Your Next 5 Pounds Of Weight (Fit Girl Fall)
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