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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

Now, I help overwhelmed, high-achieving women (you know, the ones juggling EVERYTHING, while her inner perfectionist yaps away at her all day) lose weight without making it their full-time job or giving up Friday night pizza. What’s the point of losing weight if it makes you hate your life?

Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

Each week, we're diving into real conversations about the thoughts keeping you stuck, simple nutrition strategies that work with your actual life, and tools to help you trust yourself around food again.

Because here's the thing—you don't need another meal plan. You need to stop believing that becoming “that healthy girl” is out of reach. Once you shift your mindset to believe it IS possible, I promise you things will start falling into place. And this podcast is your gateway there.

Head to eatmorewithjulia.com to apply to work with Julia. You can follow her on Instagram at @eatmorewithjulia.

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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

(GUEST EXPERT) 046: How to look like you workout with Elise from @theskinnyonfitness

June 03, 2025 • Julia Lynch • Episode 46

In this episode, Julia talks with Elise from @theskinnyonfitness to unpack the complex process of body recomposition which is the art of building muscle while losing fat. Together, they explore why personalized nutrition, periodized dieting, and proper fueling are key to achieving sustainable results. Elise shares insights from her coaching practice, including common misconceptions women have about calorie intake, the fear of eating more, and how mindset shifts can make or break progress.

They discuss the importance of biofeedback, performance-based goals, and how building confidence often starts with small, consistent wins. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your approach, this episode offers a balanced, realistic view of what it takes to transform your body, and your mindset, for the long haul.

Timestamps
00:00
Introduction
04:29
Elise's Journey
06:24
Muscle Building vs. Fat Loss
12:27
Momentum During Muscle Building Phases
19:41
Training and Nutrition Issues
28:09
Trusting the Process
35:52
Performance-Based Goals vs. Aesthetic Goals
37:53
Body Composition Misconceptions
41:49
The Role of Cardio in Body Recomposition
45:00
Recovery: The Key to Sustainable Fitness
48:56
Redefining Peak Fitness
52:01
Balancing Strength and Endurance Training