Episode Details

Are you losing muscle instead of fat by over-prioritizing cardio?

I'm here to tell you that the common advice to lose weight before lifting is biologically backwards and keeping you frustrated and stuck. In this episode, I break down why muscle is your "metabolic Spanx" and the most effective tool for reigniting a sluggish metabolism. Stop chasing the "skinny fat" look through endless cardio and join me in making strength the first move toward a powerful, healthy body.

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Why traditional fat loss advice for women over 40 is actually backfiring.

(00:53) How building more muscle acts as the fastest way to reignite your metabolism.

(02:50) The reasons why relying solely on cardio for weight loss often fails.

(04:09) What metabolic adaptation is and how it impacts your daily calorie needs.

(04:52) The three roles of muscle as a metabolic Spanx, sugar sponge, and messenger.

(06:10) How resistance training can improve your cognitive processing speed and mood.

(15:11) A simple strategy to start resistance training in just twenty minutes twice weekly.

(16:35) Why tracking fat-free mass is more important than watching the scale alone.

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Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/liftandlose

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