Is Weight Loss Right for You, Right Now?

Join me, Leila Lutz, for a solo episode on weight and body composition as I challenge the fitness industry's misconceptions around what it means to be fit and healthy. In this episode, I share where I am up to on my personal journey and why I have chosen not to lose body fat right now, even though I do want to. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about weight, body fat, and what it truly means to be fit.In this Episode:Introduction to the Health Journey The Role of Muscle Mass and Organ Health Body Fat Percentages and Industry MisconceptionsThe Impact of Dieting and Caloric Deficits The Importance of Strength Training and Muscle Mass Assessing Fitness and RecoveryThe Role of Nutrition and Caloric Intake The Psychological and Emotional Impact of Body Image Conclusion and Next StepsLinks to studies:"Long-term persistence of adaptive thermogenesis in subjects who have maintained a reduced body weight" by Kevin Hall et al. in Obesity, 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4989512/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5568065/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.21538Connect with Leila:WebsiteInstagram @leilalutzMentioned in this episode:Free InsightsUncover the root cause of your unexplained symptoms, with a scientifically proven, self assessment tool. https://thebodyneverlies.com.au/insights-courseFree Insights Jan25

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There is only one absolute in health:  the body never lies and it always keeps the score. Join Leila Lutz, Health and Performance Coach, and experts in nutrition, physiology, medicine, psychology, coaching, and training from around the world.  Together, they bring their wisdom and experience in unlocking the secrets you've always wanted to know, about what your body is telling you, and give you back the power in your own health journey.