Macros and Metabolism Beautiful Peach Podcast with Caitlen Schmidt

Are you terrified of gaining weight during a reverse diet? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about reverse dieting: why it's essential for healing your metabolism, how it works, and what to expect when you start eating more. I'll also bust the myths about weight gain, explain the difference between weight and fat gain, and share real client wins that...

If you've been stuck in a fat loss plateau despite dieting, tracking calories, or trying every diet under the sun, your metabolism may be the reason your weight loss has stalled. In this episode, Caitlen explains how metabolic adaptation occurs during long-term dieting and why reverse dieting can restore metabolism health, increase energy, and make future fat loss possible. You'll learn how tracki...

If you've ever said, "I don't have time to lose weight" or "Tracking macros just isn't realistic for my life," this episode is for you. We're talking real-life strategies for busy women who want fat loss and better metabolism health without giving up their careers, travel, social life, or sanity. You'll learn how flexibility, simplified meals, and learning to navigate restaurants can support susta...

Have you ever stepped on the scale, seen it up 0.2 pounds, and immediately spiraled into "I'm failing"? In this episode, we unpack how scale obsession sabotages fat loss, how weight fluctuations have almost nothing to do with true weight gain, and why improving your body image actually supports metabolism health and sustainable weight loss. If you're tracking macros, reverse dieting, or stuck in a...

In this throwback episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own journey from restriction, binge eating, and food guilt to true food freedom and sustainable fat loss. I share how years of under-eating and chasing quick-fix weight loss actually slowed my metabolism health, created a fat loss plateau, and kept me stuck in the exact cycle I was trying to escape. If you feel like you've tried "EV...

If you're stuck in a fat loss plateau and thinking you just need a bigger calorie deficit, this episode is your wake up call. We're diving into why chronic under-eating, past dieting, and skipping meals may be slowing your metabolism health and sabotaging weight loss. I'll explain how reverse dieting and tracking macros strategically can help you rebuild your metabolism so you can finally achieve...

If you feel trapped in food rules, weight loss and weight regain cycles, or constantly thinking "when I lose weight, I'll finally be happy," this episode is for you. We're diving into the 3 mental layers of diet mentality, how chronic dieting impacts your metabolism health, and why sustainable fat loss comes from reverse dieting, tracking macros, and doing the deeper inner work. If you've tried ev...

If you've "tried EVERY diet under the sun" and still can't get fat loss to happen, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We'll unpack why you are not broken, what's actually happening with metabolism health after years of dieting, and how a strategic reverse diet plus tracking macros can be the missing link to sustainable weight loss (without giving up the foods you love). 🍑 Coaching, Course...

Confused about tracking macros, or stuck in a weight loss cycle of cutting carbs, cutting fat, and still feeling like nothing is sustainable? In this episode, I break down exactly what macros are, why protein, carbs, and fat all matter for metabolism health, energy, and muscle, and how tracking macros supports fat loss without living in restriction. You'll also learn why low carb and low fat appro...

Ever stepped on the scale and thought, "HOW did I gain 5 pounds overnight?!" In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening when your weight spikes seemingly out of nowhere. We'll talk about the real difference between fat gain vs. weight gain, why your metabolism may be working against you, and how tracking macros, reverse dieting, and metabolism healing can change everything. If you...

Think a calorie deficit is the magic solution to fat loss? Think again. In this episode, we're diving into the most common misconceptions about calorie deficits, what actually happens when your metabolism adapts, and why tracking macros alone isn't always enough. You'll learn what to do when your fat loss stalls, how reverse dieting improves metabolism health, and why sustainable weight loss isn't...

If you've tried every diet under the sun, eaten 1,200 calories, worked out harder than ever, and still feel stuck in a fat loss plateau — this episode is for you. In today's podcast, we walk through a simple self‑audit to help you determine if you have a slow metabolism, why chronic dieting and under‑eating stall weight loss, and how reverse dieting and tracking macros can restore metabolism healt...

If you're stuck in a fat loss plateau and terrified to eat more, this episode will change how you see weight loss forever. In Part 2 of Healing Your Slow Metabolism, we're diving into how reverse dieting works, why strategically increasing macros can improve metabolism health, and how eating more food can actually set you up for long‑term fat loss without weight regain. This episode is for women t...

If you've been stuck in a fat loss plateau, eating low calories, or gaining weight the moment you stop dieting, this episode explains why. In Part 1 of Healing Your Slow Metabolism, we break down how low‑calorie dieting slows metabolism health through metabolic adaptation, why cutting carbs or fat "works" short term, and what actually needs to happen before sustainable weight loss is possible. Thi...

If you're struggling with weight loss (those fat loss plateaus constantly holding you back), metabolic adaptation (aka a slow metabolism from 1200 calorie deficits), self-worth, or feel like you're doing "everything right" but still not seeing results – this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm diving into the subtle (and sneaky) ways diet mentality keeps women stuck in a fat loss plateau, eve...

If you've been stuck eating 1,200 calories and wondering why your body still isn't losing weight, this episode is for you. Caitlen breaks down the science of metabolic adaptation, explains why undereating stalls fat loss, and shares the real solution for long term fat loss. You'll walk away understanding how to support your metabolism, what a reverse diet is all about, how tracking macros can help...

Struggling with a fat loss plateau even though you're tracking your macros? In this episode, I walk you through the exact 4 step troubleshooting framework we use with our clients to figure out why the scale's not budging, and what to do about it. Whether you're in a reverse diet, calorie deficit, or maintenance phase, these steps will help you uncover what's stalling your weight loss and get your...

If you're stuck in a cycle of writing the same New Year's resolutions every year (like "lose 20 pounds" or "stop binge eating") only to feel defeated by February… this episode is for you. Caitlen shares the mindset shift that helped her finally hit her goals, without the pressure of timelines or crash diets, and explains how reverse dieting, healing your metabolism, and tracking macros helped her...

If you've been trying to reverse diet but aren't seeing results — this episode is your wake-up call. Caitlen breaks down the top 5 mistakes that secretly sabotage your reverse diet, from incorrect macro adjustments to panic-mode changes, and shows you exactly how to fix them. You'll learn how to heal your metabolism, track macros strategically, and finally achieve sustainable fat loss and long-ter...

You've tried every diet under the sun, yet you're still stuck eating 1,200 calories and not losing fat. In this episode, Caitlen breaks down what no one tells you about reverse dieting, metabolism health, and the mental work required to finally see results. You'll learn why staying stuck in fear is costing you more than just progress, and how reverse dieting (done right) can help you achieve susta...

If you've taken a GLP-1 medication, lost weight quickly, and are now gaining it back (or terrified you will), this episode is for you. Caitlen explains why GLP-1 medications often lead to rebound weight gain, what they really do to your metabolism, and how to use a reverse diet, tracking macros, and metabolism health strategies to rebuild your body's ability to burn fat and feel confident around f...

If you've tried every diet under the sun and are wondering if a GLP-1 medication is your ticket to fat loss, this episode is for you. Caitlen breaks down what these meds actually do to your metabolism, why weight regain often happens post-medication, and how reverse dieting, tracking macros, and metabolism healing can help you sustainably lose weight without giving up the foods you love. You'll le...

If you've lost weight using one of the popular GLP-1 medications but are now gaining it back (or scared you will when you stop), this episode is for you. Caitlen breaks down what these meds really do to your metabolism, why weight regain is so common afterward, and how to reverse diet strategically so you can keep the fat off for good. You'll learn how to use reverse dieting, tracking macros, and...

If you're stuck in a fat loss plateau, under-eating, and afraid to reverse diet because you're worried about weight gain—this episode is for you. Caitlen walks you through what true body image healing actually looks like, how chronic dieting has distorted your definition of "comfort," and how to finally build confidence that lasts beyond the scale. We're talking real talk on metabolism health, rev...

Are reverse diets only for people who've dieted before? Not even close. In this episode, we unpack how reverse dieting supports fat loss, metabolism health, and sustainable weight loss—even if you've never been in a traditional calorie deficit. If you're tracking macros and feeling stuck in a plateau, or wondering why your metabolism seems to have hit the brakes, this is for you. You'll learn the...