Is cardio overrated for fat loss? As a running coach who loves lifting weights, I’m discussing the nuance behind why your cardio progress stalls, what the interference effect really means, and how to balance your heart and your muscles without having to chose either or.
Perimenopause: A Coach’s Lesson on Perception vs. Reality
When the scale crept up six pounds, my first thought was, “Damn you, perimenopause!” But as a health and fitness coach, I had to stop and look at the facts versus my feelings. Here is what happened when I set aside my emotions, looked at the real data, and revisited the metrics that matter for midlife fat loss.
The Scale is a Liar: Why Slow Progress is the Ultimate Fat Loss Win
When my husband lost nine pounds in three weeks and the scale barely budged for me, that old emotional frustration started to creep in. Even as a fitness coach with over a decade of experience, I had to remind myself of the science: that rapid weight drops often mean losing water and valuable muscle. A slow drop on the scale is usually a clear sign of fat loss. Here is a look behind the scenes at why slow progress is actually the best result, and how to track your success when the scale refuses to move.