Hot, Healthy, Never Hungry

409. 5 Things To Avoid Muscle Loss When Trying To Lose Weight

July 23, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Losing fat is great... but not if you're also losing muscle in the process. One of the biggest and most avoidable mistakes you can make during a fat loss phase is losing muscle along with body fat. Muscle is your body's metabolic engine. The more muscle you maintain, the better positioned you are to keep your metabolism strong, support healthy blood sugar levels, and achieve the lean, toned look so many women are after. In today's episode, I'm sharing five things I want you to focus on if your goal is to lose body fat while maintaining, or even building, muscle. We'll cover the biggest mistakes that can lead to unnecessary muscle loss, along with the simple habits that will help you preserve muscle while continuing to make fat loss progress. If your goal is to improve your body composition instead of simply seeing a lower number on the scale, this episode is for you. Access the free Fat Loss Calorie Calculator HERE Grab the free Find Your Protein Guide HERE Join the 30 30 in 30 Challenge HERE Apply to be coached by Lauren HERE Join the Hot & Healthy Membership HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes: 🎙️ Episode 372: Don't Care About The Scale & Want To Look Toned? Do These 2 Things 🎙️ Episode 366: I Want To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle: This Is What To Do 🎙️ Episode 327: Honest Truths About Speeding Up Your Fat Loss Progress I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Huge thank you to every person who has left a review thus far!

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