Hot, Healthy, Never Hungry

Why do some women lose weight consistently while others feel like they're doing everything right but never see the scale move?  In today's episode, I'm sharing four things I consistently see women do differently when they're losing about one pound per week. After years of coaching women through fat loss, I've realized the difference isn't usually motivation or willpower. The women who achieve thei...

Can you lose weight while breastfeeding without hurting your milk supply? On today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Rachel about how to approach fat loss while breastfeeding without compromising her milk supply. One of the biggest concerns I hear from postpartum women is whether they have to choose between reaching their weight loss goals and continuing their breastfeeding...

Losing fat is great... but not if you're also losing muscle in the process. One of the biggest and most avoidable mistakes you can make during a fat loss phase is losing muscle along with body fat. Muscle is your body's metabolic engine. The more muscle you maintain, the better positioned you are to keep your metabolism strong, support healthy blood sugar levels, and achieve the lean, toned look s...

Do you really need to work out five days a week to stay healthy or lose weight? What happens when work gets busier, you start a family, or your schedule changes and your old workout routine just isn't realistic anymore? In today's episode, I'm answering a listener question about what my workout routine actually looks like now that I'm balancing running a business as a Registered Dietitian, raising...

One of the most frustrating feelings is doing everything right but still not losing weight.   On today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes with my client Elizabeth, who came into coaching already doing so many of the right things. She exercised consistently, tracked her calories and macros, prioritized protein, and stayed active… but she still wasn't seeing the fat loss she wanted. Instead...

If you know what your calories and macros are but struggle to actually hit them, today's episode is for you. One of the biggest mistakes I see women make is assuming that knowing their nutrition targets is enough. After coaching women for over a decade, I've learned that the real challenge isn't knowing what to do… It's consistently putting it into practice. In this episode, I'm sharing my five fa...

Have you really hit a weight loss plateau, or is inconsistency quietly getting in the way of your progress? On today's episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest mistakes I see women make when they think they've hit a weight loss plateau. The truth is, sometimes your body has adapted and your plan needs to change. Other times, you're not actually in a plateau at all… you're just stuck. By the e...

Should you be eating breakfast before your morning coffee if your goal is fat loss? On today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Brittany about whether drinking coffee before breakfast can raise cortisol levels in a way that makes fat loss harder. With so much conflicting advice online, it can be tough to know what's actually worth worrying about. In this episode, I break dow...

Are you eating healthy but still struggling to hit your fiber goals? On today's episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest reasons I see women fall short on fiber, even when they're eating fruits and vegetables and trying to make healthy choices. If you've ever wondered why you're still hungry after meals or feel like you're doing everything right but something is missing, this episode is for y...

What's actually going on when you start feeling hungrier after losing weight? On today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Nikki, who is 11 months postpartum, down nearly 30 pounds, and noticing something that feels completely backwards: the more weight she loses, the hungrier she seems to get. When your appetite starts increasing during a successful weight loss journey, it's...

Will carb cycling actually help you lose fat faster? In today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Haley, who's down to her last few pounds and wondering whether carb cycling could help accelerate fat loss and body recomposition. When you've already built solid habits and feel like you're doing everything right, it's natural to wonder if a more advanced nutrition strategy coul...

Do you really need to go low carb and skip meals to finally see the scale move? On today's episode, I'm answering a question from a listener named Michelle who is questioning her approach to weight loss after watching family members lose weight incredibly fast on the carnivore diet while eating just one meal a day. When you're working hard to lose one pound a week and someone else is dropping ten…...

Welcome back to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. The final episode of this series is all about what you should actually be eating to lose fat and tone up. There's so much nutrition advice online telling women to focus on specific foods, supplements, hacks, and trends. But if you're not focusi...

Welcome back to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. Episode 5 is all about how to work out to lose fat and tone up, especially if you're struggling to find time for exercise in your busy schedule. I know many women want to work out more consistently, but between work, family, travel, and everyda...

Welcome back to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. Episode 4 is all about alcohol and happy hour because while there's nothing wrong with enjoying a cocktail on a patio or a margarita on vacation, alcohol can quickly become one of the biggest things holding you back from your fat loss goals if...

Welcome back to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. Episode 3 is all about staying on track with your fat loss goals while navigating social events like cookouts, BBQs, and summer parties. That's because one thing is certain… summer is full of tempting seasonal foods, buffet tables, and well-mea...

Welcome back to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. Episode 2 is all about staying on track while eating out. For many women, meals out can feel like they're constantly setting you back from your fat loss goals. Between tempting foods that are hard to say no to, menus that make healthy, lower ca...

Welcome to our Summer Fat Loss Series, where I'm helping you get into the best shape this summer without giving up your social life or favorite foods. Episode 1 is all about weekends because while it can feel easy to stay on track during the week when life has more structure… summer weekends filled with travel, beach days, BBQs, meals out, and spontaneous plans can make consistency feel nearly imp...

Surprise… I'm pregnant with baby #2! In today's solo episode, I'm sharing a personal life update and opening up about how the first trimester has gone, plus what I'm intentionally doing differently this pregnancy to support my health, fitness, mindset, and nutrition. After experiencing a chemical pregnancy earlier this year and going through pregnancy once before, this experience has felt very dif...

Do you constantly put yourself down and dwell on the fact that you're not farther along on your weight loss journey? As a Registered Dietitian, one thing I've learned is that many women don't struggle with fat loss because they don't know what to do — they struggle because they don't know how to stay consistent when their mindset keeps tearing them down instead of building them up. In today's solo...

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 believe...

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, eatin...

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...

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 tota...

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, a...