270. Is Cortisol Really the Villain?

Ever feel like you're doing everything right with your workouts and nutrition, losing body fat, but still not seeing the muscle definition you're hoping for? Andrea answers a common question about fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition that might completely change how you approach your fitness goals. She breaks down why results don't always look the way we expect and helps clear up the confusion so you can stop second-guessing your progress and start moving forward with confidence.Join Andrea's 6-Week Momentum Challenge!Cut the perfection, but keep the progress! Andrea's Momentum Challenge runs November 9 through December 20 and is designed to help women stay strong, consistent, and confident through the busy holiday season without feeling overwhelmed. With flexible strength workouts, mobility and core training, simple recipes, weekly support, and $3,000 in prizes, it's all about making fitness fit YOUR life. Don't wait until January to start over!Sign up here: https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/challenge2026Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Let's talk pelvic floor health, because there's a lot more to this conversation than having babies and doing Kegels! Andrea welcomes back pelvic floor physical therapist Doc Lizzy for an eye-opening conversation about how pelvic floor health connects to hormones, strength training, and overall women's health at every stage of life. From motherhood to perimenopause and menopause, they explore the often-overlooked connections that can impact how women feel and move. It's a conversation that reminds women it's never too late to build strength, improve function, and feel more confident in their bodies.Join Andrea's 6-Week Momentum Challenge!Cut the perfection, but keep the progress! Andrea's Momentum Challenge runs November 9 through December 20 and is designed to help women stay strong, consistent, and confident through the busy holiday season without feeling overwhelmed. With flexible strength workouts, mobility and core training, simple recipes, weekly support, and $3,000 in prizes, it's all about making fitness fit YOUR life. Don't wait until January to start over!Sign up here: https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/challenge2026Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off. Andrea highlights Kion’s creatine, essential amino acids and protein powder and shares a 20% off offer. Make Fit Simple is sponsored by Cure Hydration: Electrolyte hydration mixes with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Listeners receive 20% off at curehydration.com using code SIMPLE.Follow @doclizziedptJoin my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Eating healthy is important, but is it enough to get the results you want? In this episode, Andrea breaks down why someone can eat mostly whole, nutritious foods and still feel stuck with weight loss or muscle-building goals. She explores the difference between eating healthy and eating balanced, why both overeating and undereating can work against you, the importance of protein and macros, and how tracking your intake for a short period can reveal patterns you may not even realize are there. It’s a practical look at how to move beyond simply eating “clean” and start understanding what your body actually needs.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off. Andrea highlights Kion’s creatine, essential amino acids and protein powder and shares a 20% off offer. Episode Resources11. Reverse Dieting41. The Diet Trap 104. 3 Signs You Need to Eat More Food and Reverse Diet153. Metabolic Adaptation and How to Improve Your Metabolism238. The Truth About Chronic Dieting and Hormones239. The Power of Reverse Dieting with Kaley ClineJoin my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or like you’re constantly trying to keep up? In this episode, Andrea sits down with birth doula, birthing educator, and Happy Birthing AZ owner Rachelle Navarro to break down nervous system regulation and why it matters far beyond pregnancy and birth. They talk about recognizing when you’re stuck in fight or flight, simple tools to help you feel more grounded, the role of breathing, affirmations, support, and even changing your environment, plus how these same practices can support women through pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and the everyday stressful seasons of life.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off. Andrea highlights Kion’s creatine, essential amino acids and protein powder and shares a 20% off offer. Episode resources: Follow Rachelle in IG @rachelle_happybirthing.azhttps://www.happybirthingaz.com/Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Andrea breaks down the truth about body recomposition and what it really takes to lose fat and build muscle at the same time. She explains why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story, the key roles protein, progressive overload, nutrition, and recovery play, and how to know whether a recomp, fat-loss phase, or muscle-building phase makes the most sense for you.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off. Andrea highlights Kion’s creatine, essential amino acids and protein powder and shares a 20% off offer. Andrea’s Diastasis Recti Core Guide — She also promotes her own core guide at 40% off for Labor Day with code SIMPLE.Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

AI is everywhere, and it’s getting harder to tell what’s real, especially in the health and fitness world. Andrea dives into the rise of fake AI fitness accounts, influencers and even “experts,” sharing the red flags to watch for before trusting health advice or buying a product online. She also breaks down the ways AI can actually be incredibly useful for nutrition, workouts, travel, meal planning and understanding health information, along with where it falls short and why human expertise, nuance and connection still matter.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off. Andrea highlights Kion’s creatine, essential amino acids and protein powder and shares a 20% off offer. Andrea’s Metabolic Coaching: Andrea is promoting a limited September coaching special that includes discounted coaching, monthly Zoom calls and 12 weeks of workouts.Episode Resources: https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/podcast-page-1Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Andrea breaks down the latest FDA news surrounding BPC-157 and explains what the recent recommendation really means without the hype. She shares why this peptide has been on her radar for years, her own personal experience using it for recovery, what current research is exploring, and why it's become such a popular topic in the fitness and wellness world. Whether you've heard people talking about BPC-157 or you're simply curious about the buzz, this episode offers a balanced, easy-to-understand overview of where things stand today.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off.Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose body fat, or simply get stronger, Andrea breaks down three of the biggest fitness myths that may be standing in the way of real progress. She explains why sweat, soreness, and "feeling the burn" aren't reliable measures of an effective workout, while sharing the science behind what truly drives lasting results and how small shifts in training and recovery can make a meaningful difference.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/Nutrition-coachingandKION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off.Episode references: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2zrOi1r_1r/Episode 263 on going "close to failure" at 16:32: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-fit-simple/id1538307470?i=1000757237338 Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

In this episode, Andrea sits down with registered nutritionist, exercise scientist, and longevity expert Amelia Phillips, co-founder of Vitality360 and host of the HealthyHer podcast, to unpack what every woman should know about hormone health, functional testing, and aging well. Together, they explore which health markers are worth tracking, the difference between "normal" and "optimal" lab results, and the simple habits that have the greatest impact on longevity, empowering women to better understand their bodies and take a proactive approach to lifelong health.Follow @_amelia_phillipsListen to the Healthy Her podcastMake Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off.Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions 

Andrea tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in today's wellness world: the idea that cortisol is something to fear. She breaks down what cortisol actually does, why it's essential for a healthy body, and why the real goal isn't avoiding every cortisol spike but learning how to recover from stress. Along the way, she unpacks the myths surrounding high-intensity cardio and fasting, encouraging listeners to move beyond one-size-fits-all advice and make choices that support their own unique health journey.Make Fit Simple is sponsored by KION Go to Getkion.com/simple for 20% off.Join my newsletter!  https://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/emlsFollow the Make Fit Simple Podcast@MakeFitSimplePodcastHave a suggestion for a topic click HEREHave a suggestion for a guest click HERENEW! Leave a question for Andrea HERE on SpeakPipe!Follow Andrea on Instagram@[email protected] & Coachinghttps://www.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.com/linksVisit Andrea's Websitewww.deliciouslyfitnhealthy.comProduced by Light On Creative Productions