Getting lean as a woman is hard—harder than most people admit.

After years of competing and coaching women through fat loss, I’ve learned there are no shortcuts. In this episode, I break down what it really takes to get lean, why so many women feel stuck, and the biggest truths no one talks about.

We cover muscle building, hormones, discipline, mindset, sustainability, and why real transformation takes years—not weeks.

If you’re tired of unrealistic expectations and want honest, no-BS guidance, this episode is for you 💚

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Tired of feeling starving, miserable, and obsessed with food every time you try to lose fat?

In this episode, I break down exactly how to make calorie deficits suck less—without extreme dieting, low energy, or constant hunger.

We cover:

✔️ Why protein is your best friend

✔️ How to eat MORE food while staying in a deficit

✔️ Why extreme calorie cuts backfire

✔️ The biggest liquid calorie mistakes

✔️ How sleep and hydration impact hunger

✔️ And the mindset shift that makes fat loss sustainable

If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t have the willpower”—this episode is for you.

Because fat loss shouldn’t feel like punishment.

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Is cardio really the answer for fat loss — or has it been given a role it was never meant to play?

In this episode, we break down the truth about cardio and fat loss, and why doing more isn’t always better.

Cardio is incredible for cardiovascular health, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing — but when it becomes the main driver of fat loss, progress often stalls and burnout follows.

You’ll learn:

• What cardio is actually best for (and why it matters for health)
• How cardio supports fat loss without driving it
• Why relying on cardio alone often leads to plateaus
• The role of strength training, nutrition, and daily movement
• How to use cardio strategically instead of as punishment

If you’ve been smashing cardio but not seeing the results you want — or you’re exhausted from trying to “out-train” your food — this episode will help you reframe cardio and build a smarter, more sustainable approach.

Train for health.

Build muscle for shape.

Use cardio as support — not the solution 💚

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Disclaimer: The Live Stronger with Sami podcast is not a substitute for a health professional's individualised advice. The advice given is general in nature and should not be used to treat any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. Please consult your medical professional before implementing any of the advice discussed in this episode.