<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:spotify="http://www.spotify.com/ns/rss"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Eat Build Sculpt Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eat Build Sculpt is a podcast for women 35+ who want direct, clear guidance on what it actually takes to build the body and the confidence they want. Hosted by Kassie, a certified personal training and nutrition coach through NASM who specializes in body recomposition for women nearing their 40s and beyond, this show is the clarity you've been needing. It's for women who are done with extreme dieting, endless cardio, and the old diet culture playbook.<br><br>Each week, Kassie breaks down the science of body recomposition — how to lose fat, build muscle, and get the lean, defined look you want in a way that actually supports your hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.<br><br>This isn't a show about shrinking. It's about building a stronger, more capable body that works for you — one that looks good, feels good, and doesn't require you to white-knuckle your way through restriction and burnout to maintain it.If you want visible definition, more energy, and confidence you've never had before, this is the place for you. No fluff, no quick fixes, just the straight science-backed truth about what it actually takes to change your body at this stage of life.]]></description><link>https://helloaudio.fm</link><image><url>https://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/46135755-6bd2-4d07-b046-c8f2b6aedffd.jpg</url><title>The Eat Build Sculpt Podcast</title><link>https://helloaudio.fm</link></image><generator>Podcast for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:02:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/79107890-c029-484f-85e3-d3bf7fa0a58b/fvPTcBblQv" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[© 2026 Kassie Beth Fitness All Rights Reserved.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><itunes:author>Kassie Beth</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Eat Build Sculpt is a podcast for women 35+ who want direct, clear guidance on what it actually takes to build the body and the confidence they want. Hosted by Kassie, a certified personal training and nutrition coach through NASM who specializes in body recomposition for women nearing their 40s and beyond, this show is the clarity you&apos;ve been needing. It&apos;s for women who are done with extreme dieting, endless cardio, and the old diet culture playbook.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Each week, Kassie breaks down the science of body recomposition — how to lose fat, build muscle, and get the lean, defined look you want in a way that actually supports your hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This isn&apos;t a show about shrinking. It&apos;s about building a stronger, more capable body that works for you — one that looks good, feels good, and doesn&apos;t require you to white-knuckle your way through restriction and burnout to maintain it.If you want visible definition, more energy, and confidence you&apos;ve never had before, this is the place for you. No fluff, no quick fixes, just the straight science-backed truth about what it actually takes to change your body at this stage of life.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Kassie</itunes:name><itunes:email>kassie@kassiebethfitness.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Fitness"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://d32kcwy5dai345.cloudfront.net/46135755-6bd2-4d07-b046-c8f2b6aedffd.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Macros 101, part 1: What macros actually are and why tracking always works]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We made it to episode 10, and I'm celebrating by kicking off a three-part series on the topic my audience asked for more than anything else: macros.</p><p><br></p><p>I personally avoided macro tracking for years. I was convinced it was going to be restrictive, obsessive, and just another diet rule to follow. What I found when I finally started was the exact opposite. It was the first time I actually understood what I was eating — and for me, like most of the women I work with, the revelation wasn't that I was eating too much. It was that I wasn't eating nearly enough.</p><p><br></p><p>This first episode is the foundation. What macros actually are, what each one does in your body, and why tracking them gives you more freedom over food than any diet, meal plan, or food rule ever could.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What macronutrients actually are — and why understanding the difference between tracking calories and tracking macros changes everything</li><li>The role protein, carbohydrates, and fat each play in your body <em>(and why all three are non-negotiable)</em></li><li>Why women who come to me not yet tracking are almost always eating less than they think — and how diet culture got us here</li><li>Why every diet, meal plan, and food system out there is doing the same thing — and how tracking cuts straight through all of it</li><li>My honest take on whether tracking is obsessive or disordered — including my own history with binge eating and emotional eating, and how tracking actually helped</li><li>The real answer to "do I have to track forever?" — including what I actually plan to do and why</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Ready to stop guessing and get truly personalized macro targets based on your metabolism, your diet history, and your lifestyle? That's exactly what I do inside Stuck to Sculpted. Apply at the link below.</em></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ccb09984-1003-4b14-aa01-446b88301e47_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/ccb09984-1003-4b14-aa01-446b88301e47.mp3" length="40632529" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We made it to episode 10, and I'm celebrating by kicking off a three-part series on the topic my audience asked for more than anything else: macros.</p><p><br></p><p>I personally avoided macro tracking for years. I was convinced it was going to be restrictive, obsessive, and just another diet rule to follow. What I found when I finally started was the exact opposite. It was the first time I actually understood what I was eating — and for me, like most of the women I work with, the revelation wasn't that I was eating too much. It was that I wasn't eating nearly enough.</p><p><br></p><p>This first episode is the foundation. What macros actually are, what each one does in your body, and why tracking them gives you more freedom over food than any diet, meal plan, or food rule ever could.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What macronutrients actually are — and why understanding the difference between tracking calories and tracking macros changes everything</li><li>The role protein, carbohydrates, and fat each play in your body <em>(and why all three are non-negotiable)</em></li><li>Why women who come to me not yet tracking are almost always eating less than they think — and how diet culture got us here</li><li>Why every diet, meal plan, and food system out there is doing the same thing — and how tracking cuts straight through all of it</li><li>My honest take on whether tracking is obsessive or disordered — including my own history with binge eating and emotional eating, and how tracking actually helped</li><li>The real answer to "do I have to track forever?" — including what I actually plan to do and why</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Ready to stop guessing and get truly personalized macro targets based on your metabolism, your diet history, and your lifestyle? That's exactly what I do inside Stuck to Sculpted. Apply at the link below.</em></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We made it to episode 10, and I&apos;m celebrating by kicking off a three-part series on the topic my audience asked for more than anything else: macros.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I personally avoided macro tracking for years. I was convinced it was going to be restrictive, obsessive, and just another diet rule to follow. What I found when I finally started was the exact opposite. It was the first time I actually understood what I was eating — and for me, like most of the women I work with, the revelation wasn&apos;t that I was eating too much. It was that I wasn&apos;t eating nearly enough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This first episode is the foundation. What macros actually are, what each one does in your body, and why tracking them gives you more freedom over food than any diet, meal plan, or food rule ever could.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What macronutrients actually are — and why understanding the difference between tracking calories and tracking macros changes everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role protein, carbohydrates, and fat each play in your body &lt;em&gt;(and why all three are non-negotiable)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why women who come to me not yet tracking are almost always eating less than they think — and how diet culture got us here&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why every diet, meal plan, and food system out there is doing the same thing — and how tracking cuts straight through all of it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;My honest take on whether tracking is obsessive or disordered — including my own history with binge eating and emotional eating, and how tracking actually helped&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real answer to &quot;do I have to track forever?&quot; — including what I actually plan to do and why&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ready to stop guessing and get truly personalized macro targets based on your metabolism, your diet history, and your lifestyle? That&apos;s exactly what I do inside Stuck to Sculpted. Apply at the link below.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:13</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your next-level results will require next-level consistency]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I'm talking about something I think a lot of women are quietly struggling with: the gap between the effort they feel like they're putting in and the results they're actually seeing. And more specifically, the role that the 80/20 rule — that idea of balance and flexibility and giving yourself grace — might be playing in that gap.</p><p><br></p><p>I used to preach 80/20. Genuinely believed in it, talked about it all the time. And for a season of my life, it served me well. But I also know that 80/20 is not what got me the next level results I was after. And it might be what's keeping you from yours.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is tough love. It's also honest, personal, and practical — including the six specific rules I actually live by that let me stay consistent without being perfect.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>Why I used to love the 80/20 rule — and exactly when it stopped serving me</li><li>Who this episode is and isn't for <em>(if you're in a survival season of life, I see you — this one's not for you right now)</em></li><li>How 80/20 quietly becomes 70/30, then 60/40 — and why that math never adds up to the results you want</li><li>The difference between being consistent and being obsessive — and why next level results require you to get closer to one of those than you probably are right now</li><li>Why "I'm doing everything right" and "my results aren't there" usually can't both be true at the same time</li><li>The honest conversation I have with clients when their log tells a different story than they do</li><li>My six non-negotiable personal rules — including how I handle untracked meals, alcohol, steps, and the foods I actually love</li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">366c692d-2078-4c10-8000-81c006fa7a31_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/366c692d-2078-4c10-8000-81c006fa7a31.mp3" length="34212675" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode I'm talking about something I think a lot of women are quietly struggling with: the gap between the effort they feel like they're putting in and the results they're actually seeing. And more specifically, the role that the 80/20 rule — that idea of balance and flexibility and giving yourself grace — might be playing in that gap.</p><p><br></p><p>I used to preach 80/20. Genuinely believed in it, talked about it all the time. And for a season of my life, it served me well. But I also know that 80/20 is not what got me the next level results I was after. And it might be what's keeping you from yours.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is tough love. It's also honest, personal, and practical — including the six specific rules I actually live by that let me stay consistent without being perfect.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>Why I used to love the 80/20 rule — and exactly when it stopped serving me</li><li>Who this episode is and isn't for <em>(if you're in a survival season of life, I see you — this one's not for you right now)</em></li><li>How 80/20 quietly becomes 70/30, then 60/40 — and why that math never adds up to the results you want</li><li>The difference between being consistent and being obsessive — and why next level results require you to get closer to one of those than you probably are right now</li><li>Why "I'm doing everything right" and "my results aren't there" usually can't both be true at the same time</li><li>The honest conversation I have with clients when their log tells a different story than they do</li><li>My six non-negotiable personal rules — including how I handle untracked meals, alcohol, steps, and the foods I actually love</li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode I&apos;m talking about something I think a lot of women are quietly struggling with: the gap between the effort they feel like they&apos;re putting in and the results they&apos;re actually seeing. And more specifically, the role that the 80/20 rule — that idea of balance and flexibility and giving yourself grace — might be playing in that gap.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I used to preach 80/20. Genuinely believed in it, talked about it all the time. And for a season of my life, it served me well. But I also know that 80/20 is not what got me the next level results I was after. And it might be what&apos;s keeping you from yours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is tough love. It&apos;s also honest, personal, and practical — including the six specific rules I actually live by that let me stay consistent without being perfect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why I used to love the 80/20 rule — and exactly when it stopped serving me&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Who this episode is and isn&apos;t for &lt;em&gt;(if you&apos;re in a survival season of life, I see you — this one&apos;s not for you right now)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How 80/20 quietly becomes 70/30, then 60/40 — and why that math never adds up to the results you want&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between being consistent and being obsessive — and why next level results require you to get closer to one of those than you probably are right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &quot;I&apos;m doing everything right&quot; and &quot;my results aren&apos;t there&quot; usually can&apos;t both be true at the same time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The honest conversation I have with clients when their log tells a different story than they do&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;My six non-negotiable personal rules — including how I handle untracked meals, alcohol, steps, and the foods I actually love&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:45</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skinny culture, the "bulky" myth, and how to build the physique you want]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Something has been showing up in my feed lately that I can't stay quiet about. Skinny culture is creeping back. It's sneaking into fitness content, and I'm noticing that it's discouraging women from doing the very things that are required to get the physique they want. This episode is a direct conversation about the fear of getting "bulky," why that fear is working against the exact goal most women have, and what I'm seeing in the fitness space right now that concerns me. I also get into the practical side — how to actually train to build the shape you want without overdeveloping the areas you're trying to avoid. This one comes from the heart. Consider yourself warned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What's driving the quiet comeback of skinny culture — and why it's affecting even women who know better</li><li>Why the goal of "getting smaller" and the goal of "getting defined and sculpted" are not the same thing — and what happens when you confuse them</li><li>The real reason women won't get bulky from lifting heavy — and what actually determines the shape your body builds</li><li>How I program training specifically to build an hourglass shape — including the things I deliberately avoid and why</li><li>Why this isn't just about aesthetics — and what building muscle actually means for your health, your hormones, and how long you stay strong</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">86cae82f-1d8d-449a-9e1f-2ba238959c20_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/86cae82f-1d8d-449a-9e1f-2ba238959c20.mp3" length="29678654" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Something has been showing up in my feed lately that I can't stay quiet about. Skinny culture is creeping back. It's sneaking into fitness content, and I'm noticing that it's discouraging women from doing the very things that are required to get the physique they want. This episode is a direct conversation about the fear of getting "bulky," why that fear is working against the exact goal most women have, and what I'm seeing in the fitness space right now that concerns me. I also get into the practical side — how to actually train to build the shape you want without overdeveloping the areas you're trying to avoid. This one comes from the heart. Consider yourself warned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What's driving the quiet comeback of skinny culture — and why it's affecting even women who know better</li><li>Why the goal of "getting smaller" and the goal of "getting defined and sculpted" are not the same thing — and what happens when you confuse them</li><li>The real reason women won't get bulky from lifting heavy — and what actually determines the shape your body builds</li><li>How I program training specifically to build an hourglass shape — including the things I deliberately avoid and why</li><li>Why this isn't just about aesthetics — and what building muscle actually means for your health, your hormones, and how long you stay strong</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Something has been showing up in my feed lately that I can&apos;t stay quiet about. Skinny culture is creeping back. It&apos;s sneaking into fitness content, and I&apos;m noticing that it&apos;s discouraging women from doing the very things that are required to get the physique they want. This episode is a direct conversation about the fear of getting &quot;bulky,&quot; why that fear is working against the exact goal most women have, and what I&apos;m seeing in the fitness space right now that concerns me. I also get into the practical side — how to actually train to build the shape you want without overdeveloping the areas you&apos;re trying to avoid. This one comes from the heart. Consider yourself warned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What&apos;s driving the quiet comeback of skinny culture — and why it&apos;s affecting even women who know better&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the goal of &quot;getting smaller&quot; and the goal of &quot;getting defined and sculpted&quot; are not the same thing — and what happens when you confuse them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real reason women won&apos;t get bulky from lifting heavy — and what actually determines the shape your body builds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How I program training specifically to build an hourglass shape — including the things I deliberately avoid and why&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why this isn&apos;t just about aesthetics — and what building muscle actually means for your health, your hormones, and how long you stay strong&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:36</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you hit a plateau, or do you just need to be more patient?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You've been putting in the work. Tracking, training, hitting your protein. And for a while things were moving — then they slowed down, or stopped altogether. Now you're stuck in that frustrating in-between place where you don't know if you should keep pushing through or finally change something.</p><p>In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common points of confusion I see with women who've been on their body recomposition journey for a while: the difference between the "messy middle" and an actual plateau. Because they are not the same thing, and they require completely different responses. Getting this wrong is exactly how women blow up a plan that was actually working.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What the messy middle of body recomposition actually is — and why it's not a sign that something is wrong with your program</li><li>The specific signs that tell you you've crossed from slow progress into a true plateau</li><li>Why one of the most common plateau causes has nothing to do with your training </li><li>What to actually do to break out of a plateau — and why it's almost always a smaller change than you think</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c96efb66-a694-459b-a968-ebb1002eee25_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/c96efb66-a694-459b-a968-ebb1002eee25.mp3" length="27928868" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You've been putting in the work. Tracking, training, hitting your protein. And for a while things were moving — then they slowed down, or stopped altogether. Now you're stuck in that frustrating in-between place where you don't know if you should keep pushing through or finally change something.</p><p>In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common points of confusion I see with women who've been on their body recomposition journey for a while: the difference between the "messy middle" and an actual plateau. Because they are not the same thing, and they require completely different responses. Getting this wrong is exactly how women blow up a plan that was actually working.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>What the messy middle of body recomposition actually is — and why it's not a sign that something is wrong with your program</li><li>The specific signs that tell you you've crossed from slow progress into a true plateau</li><li>Why one of the most common plateau causes has nothing to do with your training </li><li>What to actually do to break out of a plateau — and why it's almost always a smaller change than you think</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You&apos;ve been putting in the work. Tracking, training, hitting your protein. And for a while things were moving — then they slowed down, or stopped altogether. Now you&apos;re stuck in that frustrating in-between place where you don&apos;t know if you should keep pushing through or finally change something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I&apos;m breaking down one of the most common points of confusion I see with women who&apos;ve been on their body recomposition journey for a while: the difference between the &quot;messy middle&quot; and an actual plateau. Because they are not the same thing, and they require completely different responses. Getting this wrong is exactly how women blow up a plan that was actually working.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the messy middle of body recomposition actually is — and why it&apos;s not a sign that something is wrong with your program&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The specific signs that tell you you&apos;ve crossed from slow progress into a true plateau&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why one of the most common plateau causes has nothing to do with your training &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to actually do to break out of a plateau — and why it&apos;s almost always a smaller change than you think&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:24</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to prioritize in your training & nutrition when life is pure chaos ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Busy is the new normal. A calm, ideal week with no travel, nobody getting sick, no baseball practices or soccer tournaments, no major work deadlines -- those weeks are few and far between. They're the exception, not the rule. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I'm helping you plan for what's real: Imperfect days, chaotic weeks, messy schedules. Yes, body recomposition and fat loss is doable even with a crazy busy life. But, you do need simple systems in place, and you need to know what to prioritize. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>The truth about how much training you actually need for body recomposition (it's probably less than you think)</li><li>What to prioritize when getting all your workouts + steps in isn't possible </li><li>How I handle nutrition on the weeks when I'm barely home </li><li>Why choosing convenience is okay — and the specific foods I rely on when I have five minutes to throw a meal together</li><li>My honest take on things like protein bars, fast food, and eating imperfectly when that's genuinely the only option</li><li>The one priority list I use when the week goes sideways and I have to triage my nutrition on the fly</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e0ed4743-68d3-411e-9142-23646987a7d6_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/e0ed4743-68d3-411e-9142-23646987a7d6.mp3" length="33084813" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Busy is the new normal. A calm, ideal week with no travel, nobody getting sick, no baseball practices or soccer tournaments, no major work deadlines -- those weeks are few and far between. They're the exception, not the rule. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I'm helping you plan for what's real: Imperfect days, chaotic weeks, messy schedules. Yes, body recomposition and fat loss is doable even with a crazy busy life. But, you do need simple systems in place, and you need to know what to prioritize. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn</strong></p><ul><li>The truth about how much training you actually need for body recomposition (it's probably less than you think)</li><li>What to prioritize when getting all your workouts + steps in isn't possible </li><li>How I handle nutrition on the weeks when I'm barely home </li><li>Why choosing convenience is okay — and the specific foods I rely on when I have five minutes to throw a meal together</li><li>My honest take on things like protein bars, fast food, and eating imperfectly when that's genuinely the only option</li><li>The one priority list I use when the week goes sideways and I have to triage my nutrition on the fly</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Busy is the new normal. A calm, ideal week with no travel, nobody getting sick, no baseball practices or soccer tournaments, no major work deadlines -- those weeks are few and far between. They&apos;re the exception, not the rule. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I&apos;m helping you plan for what&apos;s real: Imperfect days, chaotic weeks, messy schedules. Yes, body recomposition and fat loss is doable even with a crazy busy life. But, you do need simple systems in place, and you need to know what to prioritize. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about how much training you actually need for body recomposition (it&apos;s probably less than you think)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to prioritize when getting all your workouts + steps in isn&apos;t possible &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How I handle nutrition on the weeks when I&apos;m barely home &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why choosing convenience is okay — and the specific foods I rely on when I have five minutes to throw a meal together&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;My honest take on things like protein bars, fast food, and eating imperfectly when that&apos;s genuinely the only option&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The one priority list I use when the week goes sideways and I have to triage my nutrition on the fly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:58</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food noise, emotional eating & weekend binging]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>You eat well all week. And then the weekend happens. Or you hold it together all day, and then fall apart every night. If either of those sounds familiar, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this one, I'm getting personal. I'm sharing my own history with food noise, obsessive thinking around food, and the restrict-then-binge cycle I lived for years. I also dig into the biology behind why this happens, because this is not a willpower problem. And I walk through exactly what changed for me and what I see change everything for the women I coach.</p><p>I'm also sharing six personal guardrails I use to this day to keep myself on track — practical, honest tools that don't require you to be perfect, just intentional.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why the weekday-restrict, weekend-binge cycle is not a discipline problem, and what's actually driving it biologically</li><li>Why "eat strict all day, cave every night" actually happens </li><li>The hunger hormones behind food noise and cravings</li><li>What finally quieted the food noise for me and for the clients I coach </li><li>Six personal guardrails I use to stay on track without relying on willpower alone, including one that doubled as an unexpected mindset shift I didn't see coming</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a2dd97b-ba6f-43b7-b762-f16fa0f64757_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/7a2dd97b-ba6f-43b7-b762-f16fa0f64757.mp3" length="35570625" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You eat well all week. And then the weekend happens. Or you hold it together all day, and then fall apart every night. If either of those sounds familiar, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In this one, I'm getting personal. I'm sharing my own history with food noise, obsessive thinking around food, and the restrict-then-binge cycle I lived for years. I also dig into the biology behind why this happens, because this is not a willpower problem. And I walk through exactly what changed for me and what I see change everything for the women I coach.</p><p>I'm also sharing six personal guardrails I use to this day to keep myself on track — practical, honest tools that don't require you to be perfect, just intentional.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why the weekday-restrict, weekend-binge cycle is not a discipline problem, and what's actually driving it biologically</li><li>Why "eat strict all day, cave every night" actually happens </li><li>The hunger hormones behind food noise and cravings</li><li>What finally quieted the food noise for me and for the clients I coach </li><li>Six personal guardrails I use to stay on track without relying on willpower alone, including one that doubled as an unexpected mindset shift I didn't see coming</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;You eat well all week. And then the weekend happens. Or you hold it together all day, and then fall apart every night. If either of those sounds familiar, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this one, I&apos;m getting personal. I&apos;m sharing my own history with food noise, obsessive thinking around food, and the restrict-then-binge cycle I lived for years. I also dig into the biology behind why this happens, because this is not a willpower problem. And I walk through exactly what changed for me and what I see change everything for the women I coach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I&apos;m also sharing six personal guardrails I use to this day to keep myself on track — practical, honest tools that don&apos;t require you to be perfect, just intentional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the weekday-restrict, weekend-binge cycle is not a discipline problem, and what&apos;s actually driving it biologically&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &quot;eat strict all day, cave every night&quot; actually happens &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hunger hormones behind food noise and cravings&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What finally quieted the food noise for me and for the clients I coach &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Six personal guardrails I use to stay on track without relying on willpower alone, including one that doubled as an unexpected mindset shift I didn&apos;t see coming&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:42</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best macro split for fat loss ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>"What's the best macro split?" is one of the most common questions I get in my DMs — and in this episode, I'm giving you a real, science-backed answer. Here's the truth: there's no single perfect split that works for every body. But there is a well-researched range that consistently produces results for women who are lifting and pursuing body recomposition, and that's exactly what I'm breaking down today.</p><p><br></p><p>I cover all three macronutrients — what the research says about each one, why the typical advice on carbs and fat tends to lead women in the wrong direction, and exactly how I set macros for myself and the clients in my coaching program. I also walk through a real-numbers example so you can see what a macro split actually looks like in practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why you have to set your total calorie target before your macro split — and the three factors that determine what that number should be for you right now</li><li>The three calorie scenarios: deficit, maintenance, and reverse diet</li><li>Why the "1 gram per pound of body weight" protein recommendation is generic and not optimal</li><li>The real reason you experience exhaustion, cravings, and digestion issues when you go "high protein"</li><li>What macro should make up the largest percentage of your intake</li><li>My go-to macro split for myself and my clients</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want my help with your macros? </strong><a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here</strong></a><strong> to check out my signature coaching program, Stuck to Sculpted, where you can work directly with me. </strong></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8b55c8db-1d1a-487a-88f7-31ae54982346_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/8b55c8db-1d1a-487a-88f7-31ae54982346.mp3" length="31311830" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"What's the best macro split?" is one of the most common questions I get in my DMs — and in this episode, I'm giving you a real, science-backed answer. Here's the truth: there's no single perfect split that works for every body. But there is a well-researched range that consistently produces results for women who are lifting and pursuing body recomposition, and that's exactly what I'm breaking down today.</p><p><br></p><p>I cover all three macronutrients — what the research says about each one, why the typical advice on carbs and fat tends to lead women in the wrong direction, and exactly how I set macros for myself and the clients in my coaching program. I also walk through a real-numbers example so you can see what a macro split actually looks like in practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why you have to set your total calorie target before your macro split — and the three factors that determine what that number should be for you right now</li><li>The three calorie scenarios: deficit, maintenance, and reverse diet</li><li>Why the "1 gram per pound of body weight" protein recommendation is generic and not optimal</li><li>The real reason you experience exhaustion, cravings, and digestion issues when you go "high protein"</li><li>What macro should make up the largest percentage of your intake</li><li>My go-to macro split for myself and my clients</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want my help with your macros? </strong><a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here</strong></a><strong> to check out my signature coaching program, Stuck to Sculpted, where you can work directly with me. </strong></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&quot;What&apos;s the best macro split?&quot; is one of the most common questions I get in my DMs — and in this episode, I&apos;m giving you a real, science-backed answer. Here&apos;s the truth: there&apos;s no single perfect split that works for every body. But there is a well-researched range that consistently produces results for women who are lifting and pursuing body recomposition, and that&apos;s exactly what I&apos;m breaking down today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I cover all three macronutrients — what the research says about each one, why the typical advice on carbs and fat tends to lead women in the wrong direction, and exactly how I set macros for myself and the clients in my coaching program. I also walk through a real-numbers example so you can see what a macro split actually looks like in practice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you have to set your total calorie target before your macro split — and the three factors that determine what that number should be for you right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The three calorie scenarios: deficit, maintenance, and reverse diet&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the &quot;1 gram per pound of body weight&quot; protein recommendation is generic and not optimal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real reason you experience exhaustion, cravings, and digestion issues when you go &quot;high protein&quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What macro should make up the largest percentage of your intake&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;My go-to macro split for myself and my clients&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want my help with your macros? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; to check out my signature coaching program, Stuck to Sculpted, where you can work directly with me. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:45</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The scale doesn't mean what you think it means]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If the first thing you do every morning is step on the scale — and that number decides how the rest of your day goes — this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Kassie breaks down why the scale is one of the least reliable tools for measuring progress when your goal is body recomposition, what's actually behind those daily fluctuations (and why none of it means what you think it means), and why so many women blow up a plan that's working because they course correct way too soon. She also gets real about what she tells clients who are convinced the scale is their best feedback — and the four things she tracks instead that actually tell the truth about progress.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the scale measures everything — muscle, water, food, organs — and not just fat, and why that matters</li><li>The specific reasons your weight can swing two to five pounds in a single day without any change in body fat </li><li>What perimenopause and pre-perimenopause do to your hormonal fluctuations — and why the scale becomes even more unpredictable in that season</li><li>Why "course correcting" too soon is the mistake that derails more women than almost anything else</li><li>The truth about what most women actually need to get the lean, defined look they want — and why the scale isn't going to get them there</li><li>The four things Kassie tracks with her clients instead of the scale</li><li>Why getting on the scale every single day is messing with your mindset — and Kassie's very direct take on why you should stop</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6d7b79c3-ea1d-41d0-bccb-8c1cf13b8885_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:57:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/6d7b79c3-ea1d-41d0-bccb-8c1cf13b8885.mp3" length="23134667" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If the first thing you do every morning is step on the scale — and that number decides how the rest of your day goes — this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Kassie breaks down why the scale is one of the least reliable tools for measuring progress when your goal is body recomposition, what's actually behind those daily fluctuations (and why none of it means what you think it means), and why so many women blow up a plan that's working because they course correct way too soon. She also gets real about what she tells clients who are convinced the scale is their best feedback — and the four things she tracks instead that actually tell the truth about progress.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why the scale measures everything — muscle, water, food, organs — and not just fat, and why that matters</li><li>The specific reasons your weight can swing two to five pounds in a single day without any change in body fat </li><li>What perimenopause and pre-perimenopause do to your hormonal fluctuations — and why the scale becomes even more unpredictable in that season</li><li>Why "course correcting" too soon is the mistake that derails more women than almost anything else</li><li>The truth about what most women actually need to get the lean, defined look they want — and why the scale isn't going to get them there</li><li>The four things Kassie tracks with her clients instead of the scale</li><li>Why getting on the scale every single day is messing with your mindset — and Kassie's very direct take on why you should stop</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If the first thing you do every morning is step on the scale — and that number decides how the rest of your day goes — this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kassie breaks down why the scale is one of the least reliable tools for measuring progress when your goal is body recomposition, what&apos;s actually behind those daily fluctuations (and why none of it means what you think it means), and why so many women blow up a plan that&apos;s working because they course correct way too soon. She also gets real about what she tells clients who are convinced the scale is their best feedback — and the four things she tracks instead that actually tell the truth about progress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the scale measures everything — muscle, water, food, organs — and not just fat, and why that matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The specific reasons your weight can swing two to five pounds in a single day without any change in body fat &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What perimenopause and pre-perimenopause do to your hormonal fluctuations — and why the scale becomes even more unpredictable in that season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &quot;course correcting&quot; too soon is the mistake that derails more women than almost anything else&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about what most women actually need to get the lean, defined look they want — and why the scale isn&apos;t going to get them there&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The four things Kassie tracks with her clients instead of the scale&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why getting on the scale every single day is messing with your mindset — and Kassie&apos;s very direct take on why you should stop&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:16:04</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You have to do this if you want anything else to work]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you've ever thought you need to lose weight before you start lifting, or that strength training is just one more thing to add to your routine — this episode is going to change how you think about your workouts entirely.</p><p>Kassie breaks down why building muscle isn't just important for the aesthetic results you want — it's the foundation that makes everything else work. From your metabolism to your hormones to your relationship with food, muscle changes the game. And your workouts? They're not for burning calories. They're for building a body that burns more calories for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why muscle — not cardio, not more restriction — is what creates the toned, defined look you actually want</li><li>How muscle raises your resting metabolic rate and makes fat loss more efficient long-term</li><li>The real reason your metabolism slows down after 35, and the one thing that combats it</li><li>How muscle supports your hormones, blood sugar regulation, cortisol, and overall health as you age</li><li>Why making muscle the goal changes your relationship with food and working out (and why that matters more than you think)</li><li>The problem with doing "all the things" in fitness — and why your body can't do what you want it to do when you're sending it mixed signals</li><li>Why more workouts and more cardio can actually work against you — and what to do instead</li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aeeae0a3-5f4d-4ee2-95f4-157c78129648_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:36:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/aeeae0a3-5f4d-4ee2-95f4-157c78129648.mp3" length="27645492" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you've ever thought you need to lose weight before you start lifting, or that strength training is just one more thing to add to your routine — this episode is going to change how you think about your workouts entirely.</p><p>Kassie breaks down why building muscle isn't just important for the aesthetic results you want — it's the foundation that makes everything else work. From your metabolism to your hormones to your relationship with food, muscle changes the game. And your workouts? They're not for burning calories. They're for building a body that burns more calories for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll learn: </strong></p><ul><li>Why muscle — not cardio, not more restriction — is what creates the toned, defined look you actually want</li><li>How muscle raises your resting metabolic rate and makes fat loss more efficient long-term</li><li>The real reason your metabolism slows down after 35, and the one thing that combats it</li><li>How muscle supports your hormones, blood sugar regulation, cortisol, and overall health as you age</li><li>Why making muscle the goal changes your relationship with food and working out (and why that matters more than you think)</li><li>The problem with doing "all the things" in fitness — and why your body can't do what you want it to do when you're sending it mixed signals</li><li>Why more workouts and more cardio can actually work against you — and what to do instead</li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve ever thought you need to lose weight before you start lifting, or that strength training is just one more thing to add to your routine — this episode is going to change how you think about your workouts entirely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kassie breaks down why building muscle isn&apos;t just important for the aesthetic results you want — it&apos;s the foundation that makes everything else work. From your metabolism to your hormones to your relationship with food, muscle changes the game. And your workouts? They&apos;re not for burning calories. They&apos;re for building a body that burns more calories for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you&apos;ll learn: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why muscle — not cardio, not more restriction — is what creates the toned, defined look you actually want&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How muscle raises your resting metabolic rate and makes fat loss more efficient long-term&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real reason your metabolism slows down after 35, and the one thing that combats it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How muscle supports your hormones, blood sugar regulation, cortisol, and overall health as you age&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why making muscle the goal changes your relationship with food and working out (and why that matters more than you think)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The problem with doing &quot;all the things&quot; in fitness — and why your body can&apos;t do what you want it to do when you&apos;re sending it mixed signals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why more workouts and more cardio can actually work against you — and what to do instead&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:12</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You're making fat loss too complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>As we get into our upper 30s and then into our 40s, our bodies stop responding the way they used to. The things we used to do to drop weight and get lean stop working, or maybe they never really 'worked' like we thought. Our approach has to change, and it doesn't have to be complicated.</p><p><br></p><p>In this first episode of The Eat Build Sculpt Podcast, I’m sharing my personal journey from growing up insecure and immersed in diet culture… to becoming a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who now helps hundreds of women build muscle, fuel properly, and finally change their body composition in a sustainable way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We’re talking about:</strong></p><ul><li>Why what worked in your 20s stops working in your 30s and 40s (and beyond)</li><li>The hidden cost of chronic under-eating and constant HIIT</li><li>Why cutting foods isn’t the same thing as fixing the problem</li><li>The shift from shrinking your body to building it</li><li>Why muscle is the foundation for sustainable fat loss</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling frustrated because you’re consistent but not seeing the definition you want, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually needs to change.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb663e5-8aa2-40be-8258-221101602451_fvPTcBblQv</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kassie Beth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:44:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/download/fvPTcBblQv/5fb663e5-8aa2-40be-8258-221101602451.mp3" length="29445433" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we get into our upper 30s and then into our 40s, our bodies stop responding the way they used to. The things we used to do to drop weight and get lean stop working, or maybe they never really 'worked' like we thought. Our approach has to change, and it doesn't have to be complicated.</p><p><br></p><p>In this first episode of The Eat Build Sculpt Podcast, I’m sharing my personal journey from growing up insecure and immersed in diet culture… to becoming a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who now helps hundreds of women build muscle, fuel properly, and finally change their body composition in a sustainable way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We’re talking about:</strong></p><ul><li>Why what worked in your 20s stops working in your 30s and 40s (and beyond)</li><li>The hidden cost of chronic under-eating and constant HIIT</li><li>Why cutting foods isn’t the same thing as fixing the problem</li><li>The shift from shrinking your body to building it</li><li>Why muscle is the foundation for sustainable fat loss</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling frustrated because you’re consistent but not seeing the definition you want, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually needs to change.</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>To learn about working with me</strong>, check out <a href="https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stuck to Sculpted Coaching</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For more from me, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;As we get into our upper 30s and then into our 40s, our bodies stop responding the way they used to. The things we used to do to drop weight and get lean stop working, or maybe they never really &apos;worked&apos; like we thought. Our approach has to change, and it doesn&apos;t have to be complicated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this first episode of The Eat Build Sculpt Podcast, I’m sharing my personal journey from growing up insecure and immersed in diet culture… to becoming a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who now helps hundreds of women build muscle, fuel properly, and finally change their body composition in a sustainable way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We’re talking about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why what worked in your 20s stops working in your 30s and 40s (and beyond)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hidden cost of chronic under-eating and constant HIIT&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why cutting foods isn’t the same thing as fixing the problem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The shift from shrinking your body to building it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why muscle is the foundation for sustainable fat loss&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling frustrated because you’re consistent but not seeing the definition you want, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually needs to change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn about working with me&lt;/strong&gt;, check out &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.kassiebethfitness.com/coaching&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stuck to Sculpted Coaching&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more from me, follow me on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/kassie_beth_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:27</itunes:duration><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>