November 6, 2025
340. The Missing Piece: You Don't Need To Eat Like A Body Builder To Lose Fat (Here's Your Mistake)
Hot, Healthy, Never HungryAbout this episode
Today I'm bringing you episode 2 of my new 6-part series, The Missing Piece, and we're talking about one of the biggest "missing pieces" my clients are secretly struggling with that holds them back from fat loss which is related to their protein intake. When it comes to protein, there's usually no in between. You either think you have to eat like a body builder because of social media content you see online, or you barely eat sufficient protein at meals and you're drastically underconsuming this important nutrient for fat loss. Either way, protein is important and the goal is not to eat too much or too little – but instead the right amount. I'm breaking down why not eating enough protein can hold you back, why knowing protein is important isn't enough and how understanding your unique requirements is the first step towards successful fat loss and what actually happens to your body (and appetite) when you miss that 20–30g sweet spot at each meal. Plus, I'll share my go-to strategies for building satisfying, high protein meals without living on protein shakes and cottage cheese, or thinking you need to be a bodybuilder. Grab your Free 30 Gram Protein Cheat Sheet HERE 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes: 🎙️ Episode 339: The Missing Piece: 300 Calorie Meals Lead To 10,000 Calorie Snack Attacks 🎙️ Episode 340: The Missing Piece: You Don't Need Eat Like A Body Builder To Lose Fat (Here's Your Mistake) 🎙️ Episode 341: The Missing Piece: Carbs Are Great... But You're Eating The Wrong Types 🎙️ Episode 342: The Missing Piece: Why "IIFYM" Doesn't Always Work 🎙️ Episode 343: The Missing Piece: A 1 Hour Workout Is Great, However THIS Is Better I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Huge thank you to every person who has left a review thus far!