Can Eating MORE and Exercising LESS Really Help You Lose Weight?

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

0:00 - Meet Erin Washington, health advocate, author, and podcast host

0:34 - How Erin's struggles with eating disorders and body image led her to become a health advocate

3:30 - Why doing "everything right" can often lead to frustration, starvation, and a lack of results

7:20 - How over-exercising, starvation mode, and a lack of proper nutrition sabotage metabolism

8:46 - Erin shares how she overcame resistance and learnt to trust the process of eating more and exercising less

11:23 - Why understanding your macros is a helpful, non-obsessive way to recalibrate your eating habits

17:24 - How removing food restrictions and guilt can foster a healthier relationship with eating

19:55 - The benefits of eliminating guilt-driven eating and embracing mindful indulgence

21:52 - Steps for women to start rethinking their approach to diet and exercise

25:12 - How lifting weights helps replace fat with muscle, supports metabolism, and benefits overall health

27:21 - Why even those who exercise infrequently can benefit from prioritising strength training over cardio

30:26 - What women need to know about stress and health

32:49 - How reducing screen time and focusing on mindfulness can improve your ability to listen to your body

38:22 - Where to follow Erin and explore her books, podcast, and nonprofit work

What if everything you thought about losing weight was wrong?

You’ve cut calories, upped your workouts, and followed every “expert” tip you could find. But instead of seeing results, you feel stuck, frustrated, and drained.

What if the solution isn’t about pushing harder—but doing less?

In this episode, I sat down with Erin Washington, author of Squats and Margaritas, to unpack a completely different approach to health and weight loss. Erin’s story will challenge everything you thought you knew about fitness, food, and what it takes to truly feel good in your own skin.

We’re diving into ideas that might sound counterintuitive but could be exactly what you need to hear. If you’re ready to rethink the rules and find a way to feel stronger, healthier, and more balanced without the burnout, this episode is for you.

But there’s more. You don’t have to fight against your body anymore. True, lasting weight loss starts when you understand your body’s needs. That’s why I created my eBook, Reignite Your Metabolism.

👉 Get your copy now: bit.ly/reignite40

Inside, you’ll find the tools to rebuild your metabolism, embrace a healthier approach, and finally feel at peace with your body.