Can You Lose Fat Without Tracking Macros? (Christina McClurken) | Ep 310

Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment , designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action plan in a fast-paced 15 minutes. – Is macro tracking hiding the real reason you're stuck? What if ditching calorie counting helped you lose more fat, without the burnout? I’m joined by Christina McClurken (aka Your Healthy Bestie), a former physical therapist turned functional nutritionist. She shares her system that helps burned-out dieters lose fat without logging every gram. You’ll learn why traditional tracking might be the wrong solution, how to reconnect with your body’s hunger signals, and what six metabolic pillars can completely change your approach to fat loss. Christina McClurken is a functional nutritionist specializing in women's metabolic health. Creator of the Metabolic Revival Method, she focuses on helping women break free from diet culture using six foundational pillars. Her no-number tracking system helps clients reduce stress while still making sustainable progress toward fat loss. Today, you’ll learn all about: 05:21 - Christina’s six pillars of metabolism 06:46 - How to track food without numbers 09:42 - Daily weighing as a learning tool 12:38 - Using plate structure for portion control 17:29 - When is someone ready for fat loss? 20:59 - How blood sugar affects hunger and cravings 24:37 - Movement, muscle, and blood sugar balance 27:58 - The role of indulgent foods in weight loss 29:03 - Dealing with metabolic adaptation 37:46 - The truth about stress and nervous system regulation 44:48 - Gut health as a vital part of fat loss 54:36 - The #1 habit for fat loss success 58:55 - Outro Episode resources: Website: yourhealthybestie.com Instagram: @its_christina_mcclurken Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram