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The Energetically Efficient Show
Welcome to The Energetically Efficient Show—a wellness-meets-real-life podcast where high achievers learn how to reclaim their energy, reset their health, and live with intention (without burning out or chasing perfection).
I’m Kristin Rowell—former trial attorney turned functional nutritionist, speaker, and coach. After 20 years in law, I walked away from my career to build a business that helps people feel vibrant, strong, and aligned from the inside out. This show is where I share everything I’ve learned on that journey—and bring you along for yours.
Each episode blends practical education with honest storytelling, covering topics like metabolic health, real food nutrition, strength training, detoxing, mindset, energy work, and human design. I’ll break down complex topics in a way that’s simple, actionable, and maybe even a little entertaining (with help from my three Golden Retrievers, of course). Expect a mix of solo episodes, guest conversations, kitchen demos, and the occasional grocery store trip.
If you're a high performer who’s ready to stop ignoring your body and start feeling good again—this show is for you.
The Energetically Efficient Show
Why Eating More Protein Isn’t Enough for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain
Are you wasting money on protein products that don’t work?
In this episode of the, Kristin breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness and nutrition: how to actually build lean muscle and lose body fat at the same time.
If you’ve been told to “just eat more protein” but still feel confused about why your body isn’t changing, this episode explains what most protein products, bars, and diets completely miss which is the role of essential amino acids, leucine, and muscle protein synthesis (MPS).
Kristin explains why not all protein sources are created equal and why many highly marketed protein bars and plant-based blends fail to stimulate muscle growth at all, no matter how “clean” or “natural” they sound.
Tune in to hear:
- What essential amino acids are and why your body cannot survive without them
- Why muscle protein synthesis (MPS) is the key driver of fat loss and muscle gain
- The role of leucine and the science behind the leucine threshold
- How much protein you actually need per meal to stimulate muscle growth
- Why spreading protein intake throughout the day matters more than total daily protein
- The difference between animal-based and plant-based protein sources for muscle building
- Why collagen, plant blends, and low-protein bars often fail for body recomposition
- How many times per day you should aim to stimulate muscle protein synthesis
- Kristin’s real-world bodybuilding experiment that led to gaining lean muscle while losing fat
- Why the scale often lies and what body composition changes really look like
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Article referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10767222/
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