Body Recomp for Women: Why Working Out LESS & Eating MORE Actually Burned More Fat 😲

Can less exercise and more food really be the key to body recomposition? In this episode, Erin shares her personal (and initially terrifying!) transition from grinding through 6 to 10 hours of high-intensity cardio a week to lifting weights just 3 hours a week—all while eating more food. For many women entering mid-life (or what Erin likes to call "cougar puberty"), over-exercising through endless spin classes and hitting 15k steps a day actually works against their fitness goals. When the body is in a constant state of high stress, it triggers chronic inflammation and signals the body to hold onto fat. By scaling back the volume, focusing on progressive overload, and prioritizing recovery, you can lower inflammation, boost your energy, and finally see real body recomposition results. What We Cover in This Clip: -- The 'Magic' Formula: Transitioning from high-volume cardio to strategic weightlifting. -- Cougar Puberty: Why your 30s fitness routine doesn't work for perimenopause. -- Stress & Fat Retention: How over-exercising forces your body to hold onto fat. The Routine: Erin’s breakdown of her 3-to-4-day lifting split, including sets, reps, and using Reps in Reserve (RIR) to maximize results. Follow Erin and ‪@FuelwithErin‬ for more health and wellness tips just for women!