Have You Earned The Right To Diet? (How I Assess Readiness For A Calorie Deficit)

Are you actually ready to lose fat — or is your body just not there yet? in this episode, host Emma Montgomery breaks down the 6 checkpoints she uses with every client before starting a fat loss phase. From consistency and recovery to training quality, health markers, schedule readiness, and mental state, Emma explains why jumping into a calorie deficit without the right foundation leads to stalled results and burnout. Whether you're self-coaching or considering working with a coach, this checklist will help you figure out whether it's time to cut - or time to build your foundation first.  Shred Waitlist: May 18thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership Submit a question for the podcast HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

Now that I've shared my whole weight loss journey, I thought I'd do a follow up episode and share what I would do differently, starting with pregnancy.Shred Waitlist: May 18thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

I can't believe I've never done a full episode on my weight loss journey, so I thought I'd do that today. We're starting from the beginning, as in childhood and how my relationship with food was shaped. I'm taking you through dieting for my wedding, gaining 60 lbs during pregnancy, my postpartum depression, binge eating, and how I got to where I am now. I share how my business evolved from my journey and give you the real, raw BTS. Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership Shred Waitlist: May 18thHAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

Today we're talking about one of the most misunderstood topics in fat loss... body recomposition! Almost every woman I talk to says "I want to look toned". And what they mean is: I want to lose fat, build muscle, look tighter... but all at the same time. And this is exactly why most stay stuck in the messy middle. I'm going to walk you through what body recomposition actually is and how to do it most optimally.Join the Spring Shred sessions starts April 6thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

Hey hey! Welcome back! On today's episode we're talking about weight loss and fat loss (yes, there's a HUGE difference) and why chasing a number on the scale can leave your body in a worse place, both metabolically and visually. Join the Spring Shred sessions starts April 6thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

I talk to women daily who feel like they're doing all the right things to get to the body they want, weight training, counting macros, tracking their steps- but nothing is changing. This is what we're talking about today. Whether you have a hobby or a strategy. This episode is short and sweet, but gets right to the root problem. Shred Waitlist sessions starts April 6thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

There's a huge disconnect I see all the time in fitness, where women want desperately to lose weight but their efforts aren't matching their expectations. On today's episode I'm diving into the 3 levels of effort and why most women get frustrated with their fitness journeys. Shred Waitlist sessions starts April 6thApply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

The goal with travel isn't perfection. The goal is coming home without needing to start over or do damage control. I've been on both sides, one where every time I went on vacation I came home with the scale up 5-7lbs, and now where I go and the scale is the same or sometimes down. I'm sharing my 5 travel "rules" that I follow to keep my habits in check while I'm away, that still allow me to enjoy vacation.Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

Today we're talking about dieting with a strategy in place vs dieting with urgency (summer is on the way!) I'm diving into what reactive/urgent dieting looks and feels like, and how to avoid being the person who diets every year for summer. And of course, I share exactly how you can set up your own fat loss phase.Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook

What's up guys! Today we're diving into maintenance, and why it's actually harder than the fat loss phase. I always say we don't have a weight loss problem, we have a weight maintenance problem. So if you have ever dieted and lost the weight only to regain it, or maybe you've done that multiple times like me, this episode is for you!Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplementsThe EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on InstagramFollow Emma on Facebook