EP55 Female Fat Loss & Hormones The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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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