Redefining Strength Podcast

Lose Fat AND Build Muscle at the Same Time (The TRUTH about Body Recomposition!)

Cori Lefkowith

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I spent years thinking losing fat while building muscle was impossible...and that belief was completely sabotaging me. I was eating less, training harder, and wondering why I never looked as defined as I felt I should. The answer? I was optimizing for weight loss, not recomp. And the scale was lying to me the entire time.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why the scale isn't the measure of progress you think it is, what signs to actually look for to know recomp is working, and the four essential things you need to focus on to get the best results as fast as possible.

We're covering:

  • Why your body builds muscle before it releases fat...and why that's actually a good sign
  • The real reason you look "skinny fat" even when you're losing weight
  • How to measure progress when the scale won't budge
  • Why I always look at your workouts before your nutrition
  • The unsexy macros secret that makes high protein diets actually sustainable
  • How sleep is silently sabotaging your results

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing the definition you want, this one's for you.