165 - 'I can't lose weight' and cortisol

Well, this story is kinda crazy. And what's even crazier? Sometimes we keep bad behavior hidden, secret, and behind closed doors, and it's only when we start to talk about it that we can finally admit that IT WAS NOT OKAY.  This week, Louise shares a wild story about her ex and ...  Show more

It’s been a hot minute…. Because I disappeared. And things have been dark AF. Today, I’m opening up about why I disappeared, took an unexpected hiatus from the pod for the first time in 2.5 years and I share about the intense, emotional journey I’ve been on. We’ll rewind to when ...  Show more

Hey sis! Ever feel like you're doing everything right—training hard, eating well, and staying consistent—but still struggling with fatigue, bloating, or stubborn fat? Your cortisol levels might be the missing piece of the puzzle.In this episode of That Gym Girl Podcast, I’m divin ...  Show more

You may have heard that exercising too much can affect your hormones. But how exactly does this happen? Listen to today's episode to learn.0:00: Introduction3:35: Hormones affect our behaviors 6:30: What is overtraining?9:29: Hormones affected by overtraining 14:10: Listening to ...  Show more

If your body is feeling broken down from a lot of intense exercise but you're afraid that doing less will cause weight gain, this episode is for you.0:00: Introduction 0:50: Shannon’s experience with overexercise 7:15: Energy expenditure 11:15: Fitness watches12:30: Why trackers ...  Show more

This episode is brought to you by LMNT and Athletic Greens. I often hear from patients, “I’ve hit a stubborn weight-loss plateau; even though I seem to be doing everything right, like eating the right foods and exercising, I’m not losing weight. How can I overcome that obstacle?” ...  Show more