Redefining Strength Podcast

BODY RECOMP - 9 Mistakes I'll Never Make Again

Cori Lefkowith

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Most women working on body recomp are making at least 3 of these 9 mistakes without even knowing it — and fixing them changes everything. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact mistakes that were holding me back (yes, I made all 9) and what to do instead so your body can actually respond.

From how you think about cravings, to your macro strategy, to how much you're relying on caffeine to get through the day — these are the sneaky things that stall your progress and keep you stuck in the cycle of losing and regaining.

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What we cover:

  • Why cravings are a data problem, not a willpower problem
  • Calories in vs. calories out vs. macros — what actually matters
  • NEAT and why it outweighs adding more workouts
  • The stress of eating "too clean" and why it backfires
  • Using workouts as punishment and why it sabotages recomp
  • The strength to cardio continuum and how to use it
  • Overcaffeinating as a bandaid for bigger problems
  • How overcorrecting after a bad day keeps you stuck
  • Why what used to work might be what's holding you back now