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Back to EpisodesHave You Earned The Right To Diet? (How I Assess Readiness For A Calorie Deficit)
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Are you actually ready to lose fat — or is your body just not there yet? in this episode, host Emma Montgomery breaks down the 6 checkpoints she uses with every client before starting a fat loss phase. From consistency and recovery to training quality, health markers, schedule readiness, and mental state, Emma explains why jumping into a calorie deficit without the right foundation leads to stalled results and burnout. Whether you're self-coaching or considering working with a coach, this checklist will help you figure out whether it's time to cut - or time to build your foundation first.
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