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279. Losing Fat but Not Seeing Muscle Definition? Here's Why!

2026-11-0408:36

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....

278. The Pelvic Floor Connection to Hormones, Hip Pain, and More with Dr. Lizzie Kieffer

2026-10-2852:22

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 rem...

277. Eating Healthy but Still Not Losing Weight? Here’s Why

2026-10-0722:37

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....

276. Nervous System Regulation for Pregnancy, Postpartum & Everyday Life With Rachelle Navarro

2026-09-2455:21

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 ...

275. Body Recomposition: Can You Really Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?

2026-09-0941:09

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 ...

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