Episode Details

In this Friday deep dive recap, Vanessa Spina breaks down the biggest takeaways from her recent interview with leading body composition researcher Dr. Bill Campbell.

🎉 The Memorial Day Sale starts early! Use code MEMORIALDAY40 for 40% off Tone devices & red light therapy, and MEMORIALDAY25 for 25% off the brand new PSMF Library including the digital download, printed book, and 2 months free community access. Visit Ketogenicgirl.com to SAVE BIG!

The episode explores one of the most debated topics in women's health right now: menopause and weight loss resistance. Vanessa unpacks Dr. Campbell's newest research on resistance-trained peri- and postmenopausal women, including whether some women truly become less responsive to traditional calorie deficits during menopause.

Vanessa also discusses:

• Dr. Campbell's rapid fat loss study in menopausal women
• How participants lost fat while preserving lean mass
• Why body water measurements matter in body composition research
• Sleep deprivation and fat loss resistance
• GLP-1 medications, muscle loss, and weight regain
• Why exercise is critical for weight maintenance
• Protein timing and body recomposition
• Reverse dieting and post-diet strategies
• Carbohydrate vs. fat overfeeding research
• Why high protein remains essential for fat loss and muscle preservation

This episode is packed with practical insights and cutting-edge science on menopause, protein, body recomposition, and metabolic health.

Memorial Day Sale Starts Early 🎉

The biggest Memorial Day Sale of the year has officially started early at Ketogenic Girl!

Use Code MEMORIALDAY40 - Get 40% OFF:

• Tone LUX high-power red light therapy panels
• Crystal Red Light Mask
• NEW Contour device for neck & décolleté
• All Tone breath ketone devices

Use Code MEMORIALDAY25 - Get 25% OFF:

Get 25% OFF the brand new PSMF Library, including:

• Instant digital download
• Premium printed book shipped to you
• 2 months free membership in the private support group

Shop now at: ketogenicgirl.com

This is the exact structured, high-protein approach Vanessa used for fat loss and body recomposition — without restricting calories every single day.

Instead of guessing what to eat or starting over each week, you'll follow a clear, repeatable system combining high-protein, lower-energy days with maintenance days.

✨ What's Included

📘 Premium printed PSMF Library ⚡ Instant digital access 🥩 High-protein, low-carb recipe library 🧠 Tiered system (PSMF + maintenance days) 🛒 Grocery lists + planning tools 👥 3 months of community support

👉 Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA

IQBAR – Try the Ultimate Sampler Pack: IQBARs, IQMIX, and IQJOE! Text VANESSA to 64000 for a 20% off discount code

📚 Free Resource

Get your free high-protein keto guide: 👉 The Keto Reset eBook

Instagram: @ketogenicgirl

📱 Follow for:

• Latest fat loss research
• Protein optimization strategies

🎙 @optimalproteinpodcast for episode updates

💬 Join the Optimal Protein Podcast Community on Facebook

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not medical or