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Fierce Mama Fitcast
The Fierce Mama Fitcast isn’t just another podcast — it’s a movement, and you’re part of it. Here, we’re all about helping you feel strong in your body and loud in your life, without chasing perfection. I’m Mel Duettchen, founder of the Fierce Mama Collective and a mom who got in the best shape of her life after kids — and I’m here to help you do the same, in a way that fits your real life.
Inside each episode, you’ll get no-BS tools you can actually use, real talk about fitness, food, and feeling good, and unfiltered stories from the messy, beautiful chaos of motherhood. Whether you’re listening on a walk, hiding in the pantry, or squeezing it in between drop-offs, know this: you’re not alone here. You’re part of a community that sees you, supports you, and celebrates you — every step, every win, no matter how big or small. Let’s do this together.
Fierce Mama Fitcast
Episode 6 -I’m Going on a Diet — Here’s How Body Transformation Phases Really Work
In this episode, I’m sharing why yes — I’m going on a diet… but not the way you think. I’m breaking down what a “cut” really is, why it’s a temporary phase (not forever), and how I’m approaching mine for the next 10 weeks without making myself miserable. Plus, I’ll walk you through the other phases — reverse and build — and how to know when each one makes sense.
•A cut is just a calorie deficit phase for fat loss — structured and temporary, not a forever diet.
•After a cut, you reverse back to maintenance, where your body and brain feel their best.
•A build phase means eating in a surplus to gain muscle — yes, it’s uncomfortable, but it works.
•My current strategy: small food swaps, replacing bars with real food, upping steps, and using gum as a tool.
•The big picture: fat loss phases work best when they’re intentional and followed by maintenance — not when you live in a deficit forever.
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