Hot, Healthy, Never Hungry

Your July 9th podcast was so timely for me. I am back on a health journey and feel like I have good base knowledge. The problem is consistency and not tracking like I should. Thanks for the reminders!

I had followed Lauren on Instagram for a while, but in the fall of 2025 I started paying closer attention to her content. I was feeling a little “fluffy.” My clothes still fit, but I wanted to lose 10–20 pounds and finally stop the cycle of gaining and losing the same weight. I bought Fit Girl Fall in September 2025 and soon after joined the Hot and Healthy membership. For context, I’m in my 40s and have been doing CrossFit and lifting consistently since 2013. I was overweight as a child and struggled with anorexia in college, so CrossFit taught me that food is fuel. But even with years of working out, I still believed I could eat “normally” because I exercised. Turns out…not so much! Listening to Lauren’s podcast (I’ve since gone back and listened to almost all of the older episodes) during my 30-minute hot girl walks—on top of CrossFit four times a week—completely changed my mindset. Instead of chasing quick fixes, I focused on tracking my food, eating enough protein and fiber, and staying consistent. The result? I’ve lost almost 15 pounds and am close to the weight I was 10 years ago. Some of my biggest wins have been learning how to use the plate method when eating out, realizing that no foods are “off limits,” and finally understanding how to fuel my body without being restrictive. Those mindset shifts have been just as valuable as the weight loss. As an educator, I really appreciate Lauren’s evidence-based approach and credentials. She explains the “why” behind everything, but she also feels like the supportive best friend cheering you on in your earbuds. Lauren, thank you for creating content that is practical, sustainable, and empowering. You’re truly the nutrition GOAT. Wishing you and your family all the best—please keep doing what you’re doing!

I found Lauren in January 2026 right when I started calorie tracking on my own, and immediately felt like she was speaking exactly the advice I needed to hear. I wanted to lose 30lbs and was finally getting serious about finding a way to make it happen while still enjoying my life - not depriving myself. Lauren’s advice validated that this desire is NOT crazy, and the podcast helped me figure out how to balance calories, protein, fiber, etc. to make a workable plan for my life. And as of June 1st I am solidly down 16lbs, 4.5 inches in my waist, 2 inches in my hips, and I’m UP so much confidence in my ability to actually make weight loss happen, even 4 years postpartum when I basically didn’t lose any of my baby weight. I’m so excited for this summer of feeling amazing in my body and continuing to see the scale go down. Thank you, Lauren!

This podcast has really helped me on my journey to heal my relationship with food. I used to freak out when I tracked my food and thought I just couldn’t do it but finally got my mental health in order and listened to your tips and have to say - I started making small changes about a month ago and I’ve been fully tracking for one full week and haven’t binged once, which was my biggest struggle. One game changer was tracking my highest and lowest weight for the week. My brain can now handle when I see little swings up throughout the week instead of spinning into a restriction and binge. Now I just take it as data and stay the course because my highs are typically measured against last weeks highs instead of my lowest weight. I’m eating meals I actually like that keep me full and I feel amazing. I’m down 6 lbs and can’t wait to keep this journey going. THANK YOU for creating a space that supports a healthier mindset while being able to actually see progress. I never thought I could do this and now I know I can!