8. Understanding Metabolism, Hormones, and Your Health Journey: with Jess Kohlman

Today we’re diving back into our conversation with Jess Kohlman, a personal trainer and the founder of Faithfully Fit Motherhood. In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s crucial for anyone on a health journey: metabolism, hormones, and how they impact your fitness goals.

Before we get started, I want to share an exciting new package I’m offering called the Clarity and Strategy Package. This one-on-one session is designed to help you get crystal clear on your health goals and develop a personalized action plan. Whether you’re dealing with metabolism issues or just need some direction in your fitness journey, this package is perfect for you. Details are in the show notes, so be sure to check that out if you’re interested!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Metabolism and Hormones 101:
  Jess explains the basics of metabolism and how it interacts with hormones in your body. Learn why simply eating less and moving more might not be the best strategy for everyone, especially if you’ve been restricting calories for a long time.

• The Dangers of Long-Term Calorie Restriction:
  We talk about the common misconception that eating less is always better. Jess shares how long-term calorie restriction can actually damage your metabolism and why eating more might be the key to kickstarting your weight loss and health journey.

• The Challenges of Changing Mindsets:
  One of the hardest parts of this process is getting clients to understand and trust that eating more can actually help them lose weight. Jess shares her approach to educating clients and helping them overcome the mental blocks that come with years of dieting and restrictive eating.

• Navigating Social Media Influencers:
  We discuss the rise of social media influencers who talk about metabolism without a proper background in health and fitness. While well-meaning, following advice from these influencers can sometimes do more harm than good. Jess and I talk about the importance of personalized advice from certified professionals.

• What to Do if You Think Your Metabolism is Damaged:
  Jess provides actionable steps for women who suspect their metabolism might be damaged. From evaluating your current eating habits to adjusting your exercise routine and managing stress, Jess offers practical advice to start the healing process.

Final Takeaway: Your health journey is deeply personal, and it’s important to approach it with patience and a willingness to learn. Understanding your metabolism and how it interacts with your hormones is key to achieving long-term health and fitness goals. Remember, it's not just about following trends—it's about finding what works best for your body and your life.

Connect with Jess: Find Jess on Instagram at @Jess.Kohlman and check out her podcast, Faithfully Fit Motherhood, where she dives deeper into topics like faith, fitness, and motherhood. Don’t forget to grab her freebie, "Let’s Get Physical," a mini training and workout plan that debunks common fitness myths and helps you build lean muscle while losing fat.

Connect with Me: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! I’d love to hear from you on Instagram at @sdfitwell. Let’s connect and chat about your biggest takeaways from this episode or any questions you have about your health journey.

You can become friends with Jess on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess.kohlman/

You can listen to her podcast here: https://faithfullyfitmotherhoodfaithandfitness.buzzsprout.com/

You can download her freebie Lets Get Physical here: https://faithfullyfitmotherhoodandwellnessinc.mykajabi.com/offers/w7vFTDXd/checkout

After listening to this episode, if you feel like you are in need of a specific plan for your body, check out my new Clarity & Strategy Package where we discuss you as a person, go over your specific goals, what it will take to reach them, and you have a step by step action plan to implement it for your unique situation. Check it out here: https://www.shaeladaugherty.com/offers/DfqrmGyU