S2 EP25: Female Fat Loss & Hormones

How does your cycle affect the way that you eat and exercise? Are
there different things that you should be doing in different
parts of your cycle? Today’s guest, Dr. Beth Westie, joins the
podcast to talk about diet, fitness, and wellness SPECIFICALLY
for women’s health. Listen in to hear what Beth has to say about
how the female body is different, why so many diets don’t work as
well for women, and how the timing of your cycle affects your
performance and outcomes in the gym.


Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Beth’s medical background and how she got interested in
women’s health

How the female body differs when it comes to health and
wellness

Whether nutrition should vary depending hormonal shift

How your cycle affects the way you build muscle tissue

How restrictive diets affect hormones and ability to
metabolize nutrients

Considering the quality of your calories

Why you need more calories at certain times of the month

How menopause affects your system

How hormonal birth control affects your performance

Why it takes women longer to see the effects of a diet than
men

Eating for the cooling and warming phases of your cycle

How to be your own advocate



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