146. I am gaining weight…
Tue Feb 03 2026
If your clothes feel tighter and your first instinct is to eat less and train harder, this podcast is for you.
In this ep, I break down why running back to restriction is the exact thing that sabotages body recomposition, fat loss, and muscle tone - and why learning to build muscle changed my body completely. I share my real experience with weight gain during a muscle-building phase, how I reframed the scale going up, and why gaining weight was the reason I now look leaner, stronger, and more defined.
You’ll see real before-and-after photos at the same body weight, learn the difference between weight loss and body composition, and understand why eating more and training with intention is often the missing piece for women who feel stuck. I also walk you through how I train for hypertrophy, why progressive overload matters, and how to stop letting body image dictate your eating and exercise decisions.
This ep will help you if you:
Feel tempted to restrict whenever your weight goes upAre stuck in a cycle of dieting, overtraining, and frustrationWant to tone up and change your body shape, not just lose weightAre scared of eating more but want sustainable resultsHave tried every diet and still don’t feel confident in your body
This is a realistic, science-backed look at building muscle without calorie counting, extremes, or self-sabotage - and why feeling uncomfortable for a season doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
If this helped you rethink restriction, muscle building, or body recomposition, let me know in the comments and subscribe to follow the rest of my journey.
Listen here, OR watch the video for the full visual scoop!
https://youtu.be/70Nd44oLpKg
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P.S. Please review my podcast, as it really helps get it out to more women that need to hear this. Review here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-free-podcast/id1651978022
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If your clothes feel tighter and your first instinct is to eat less and train harder, this podcast is for you. In this ep, I break down why running back to restriction is the exact thing that sabotages body recomposition, fat loss, and muscle tone - and why learning to build muscle changed my body completely. I share my real experience with weight gain during a muscle-building phase, how I reframed the scale going up, and why gaining weight was the reason I now look leaner, stronger, and more defined. You’ll see real before-and-after photos at the same body weight, learn the difference between weight loss and body composition, and understand why eating more and training with intention is often the missing piece for women who feel stuck. I also walk you through how I train for hypertrophy, why progressive overload matters, and how to stop letting body image dictate your eating and exercise decisions. This ep will help you if you: Feel tempted to restrict whenever your weight goes upAre stuck in a cycle of dieting, overtraining, and frustrationWant to tone up and change your body shape, not just lose weightAre scared of eating more but want sustainable resultsHave tried every diet and still don’t feel confident in your body This is a realistic, science-backed look at building muscle without calorie counting, extremes, or self-sabotage - and why feeling uncomfortable for a season doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. If this helped you rethink restriction, muscle building, or body recomposition, let me know in the comments and subscribe to follow the rest of my journey. Listen here, OR watch the video for the full visual scoop! https://youtu.be/70Nd44oLpKg Follow me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/fitandfreeacademy Follow me on TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@fitandfreeacademy P.S. Please review my podcast, as it really helps get it out to more women that need to hear this. Review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-free-podcast/id1651978022