About this episode

This episode provides a clear breakdown of the fat loss equation and discusses whether to adjust fitness goals for better results.

If you listened to episode 136 and completed the six-step audit to determine if you're REALLY doing the right things to lose fat, and you're still at a loss, you may be thinking: ok, I am doing everything right. It's still not working! Am I broken? Is there something wrong? What next? This episode is for you. Ashleigh and Rachel walk you through, in a clear and non judgemental way, the fat loss equation that you have probably heard before, but broken down into steps you can actually get your head around. This episode will help you on the next stage of your fat loss journey, or perhaps even more importantly, help you figure out if you should be switching up your goal for a bit in order to give your body and mind a much-needed break. Hey, do you want to join Rachel and Ashleigh somewhere warm and beachy for a healthy, fun, challenging MSW retreat? Fill out this form to give us feedback on your ideal fun fitness retreat! Thank you to our new sponsor, True Nutrition, where you can customize your own protein! Choose a mix of protein bases, a range of delicious flavors and sweetness level, and boost your protein with adaptogens, collagen, immune support, electrolytes and much more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashleigh VanHouten, Rachel Gregory

Topics covered

• fat loss
• nutrition
• fitness
• body composition
• health

Keywords

• body fat
• fat loss journey
• nutrition
• fitness retreat
• protein powder

Sponsors

True Nutrition

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