LEANbody Show
Episodes
72. My 3 Step Strategy to Help You Stop Emotional Eating
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with emotional eating or feeling like you're constantly reaching for food when you're not actually hungry? In this episode, I'm breaking do...
71. Eat More to Lose Fat: When it Works and When it Doesn't
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down when increasing calories can actually help your body lose fat long-term, and when it's not the right strategy. We cover:...
70. The Real Reason Food Tracking Works for Weight Loss
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Food tracking is one of the most debated tools in the nutrition space. In this episode, I break down why it works (physiologically and practically) an...
69. The Coaching Industry Has Changed - And Not in a Good Way
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The online coaching space isn't what it used to be, and women are paying the price. In this episode, I'm breaking down how marketing has started to re...
68. WTF is Perimenopause & Why Is No One Telling Us?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your body feels like it's shifting and no one is giving you real answers, this episode is for you. We're talking about perimenopause — what it is...
67. Lifting "Heavy" Isn't About the Weight. Here's What it Really Means
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So many women are lifting weights, but not in a way that builds muscle. In this episode of The LEANbody Show, I'm breaking down what lifting heavy act...
66. Muscle Made Simple. What Every Woman Needs to Know
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm breaking down 4 simple ways to make building muscle easier, especially for women 35+ who feel like they've been dieting forever a...
65. 5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Protein (without eating chicken all day)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most common struggles I see in women: under-eating protein, relying on foods that aren't actually high-p...
64. How to ACTUALLY Track Progress With Fat Loss (and stop sabotaging yourself)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people only track progress by the scale — and then freak out when it doesn't move. But fat loss isn't linear, daily fluctuations are normal, an...
63. The Carb Comeback: Fueling Performance in Perimenopause & Beyond
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are carbs really the enemy? Not if you're an active woman who wants more energy, better workouts, and a stronger, leaner body. In this episode, I'm br...
62. Supplements, Cravings & Under-Fueling: How to Know What Your Body Really Needs
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode of 2025 🎉 I'm answering 3 listener questions: -Whether supplements are really necessary if your diet's already pretty good (and whic...
61. Net Carbs Explained, Tracking Food Without Obsession & Building Muscle (without gaining fat)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused about carbs? Not sure if you really need to track calories? Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to build muscle without feeling like you...
60. How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Starting Over in January
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is here—and if you're someone who feels like November and December completely throw you off your nutrition game, this episode is ...
59. Advanced Macro Tracking Strategies
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people succeed by keeping nutrition simple and consistent—but for those who have nailed the basics and want to kick things up a notch, advanced...
58. Stronger, Not Smaller. The Hormone-Smart Training Method Every Woman Over 35 Needs
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been grinding in the gym — logging hours of cardio, sweating through group classes, or lifting light weights for endless reps — yet your...
57. 3 Nutrition & Fitness Pitfalls That Sneak Up in the Fall (and how to avoid them)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fall can be a sneaky season when it comes to staying consistent with your nutrition & fitness goals. Motivation dips, routines shift, and before you k...
56. Before You Diet: The Fat Loss Prep Checklist You Can't Skip
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people start a diet in a moment of panic — after a weekend of indulgence, an unflattering photo, or jeans that suddenly feel too tight. But jum...
55. Why You Feel Bloated (even when you're eating "healthy")
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever cleaned up your diet—more veggies, more protein, fewer processed foods—only to feel more bloated than before? In this episode, I'm breaking ...
54. Here's What I Would Do If I Wanted to Drop 15lbs By the End of the Year
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to finish the year feeling strong, confident, and in control—instead of starting over again this January? In this quickie episode (recorded ri...
53. What Your OB-GYN Isn't Saying About Menopause & Weight Gain
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like your body's working against you in your 40s? You're eating clean, working out harder than ever, and yet… the weight just won't budge. Y...
52. 4 Common Mistakes That Can Sabotage Muscle Growth (And What to Do Instead)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're lifting weights but not seeing the toned results you're after, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down 4 super common mistakes that mi...
51. Scared to Regain Weight After Dieting? Here's What You Need to Know
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LEANbody Show, I'm breaking down one of the most misunderstood (and most skipped!) parts of a successful fat loss journey: the ...
50. From 9-5 to ACE Nutrition. The unfiltered story behind my coaching biz.
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether this is your first episode or your 50th (!!!), I'm so glad you're here. This milestone episode is a special one—because I'm pulling back the...
49. Metabolic Wake-Up Call: Stop Type II Diabetes Before It Starts
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm breaking down what insulin resistance really is, how it sneaks up on you over time, and what you can do to stop it in its tracks—...
48. 4 Holiday Mindset Shifts to Stay Consistent (and Actually Enjoy Yourself) This Weekend
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday weekends can stir up a lot of stress around food and staying "on track." But what if you didn't have to choose between your goals and enjoying...
47. Raising Confident Eaters: Simple Nutrition Strategies From a Registered Dietitian Mom
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by my co-coach Ashley Holly—Registered Dietitian and mom of 2 boys. We're talking all about how to help kids build food ...
46. Fat Loss Truths Most Coaches are Sugar-Coating
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're tired of quick fixes and cookie-cutter advice, this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually creates sustainable f...
45. Should You Track Food Or Eat Intuitively?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering whether you have to track your food to see results—or if you're tired of logging every bite and want to eat more intuitively—t...
44. Listener Q&A: The Truth About Metabolic Slowdown & Building Muscle w/Minimal Equipment
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm diving into 2 questions submitted by listeners. First up: is your metabolism actually slowing down when you hit a plateau during ...
43. Weekend Eating Regret? Here's What To Do
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the scale jump every Monday after the weekend? If so, you're not alone. In this episode of the LEANbody Show, I'm breaking down why this happens ...
42. Your No-BS Guide to Staying on Track with Your Nutrition While Traveling
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer vacations are coming up, but that doesn't mean your progress has to take a hit! In this episode, I'm breaking down simple, no-BS strategies to ...
41. The Silent Saboteur of Your Weight Loss Journey
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about expectations around weight loss and managing thoughts about the results that you feel you "should be" seeing. It's common to ...
40. Are You Lifting Heavy Enough? 4 Signs That You Need to Increase Weight in the Gym
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the concept of what "heavy" actually means when it comes to strength training and building muscle. As a fitness & nutriti...
39. Pre & Post Workout Nutrition Needs During Perimenopause/Menopause
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode wraps up a 3-part series on how perimenopause & menopause affects a woman's body and how adjusting nutrition & lifestyle habits can he...
38. 6 Tips for Weight Loss During Menopause
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're diving into 6 effective weight loss tips specifically for women navigating menopause. If you tuned in last week, you learned...
37. Menopause and Weight Loss: Why It's Harder After 40
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat through the challenges many women face when it comes to weight loss after 40, particularly as you transition into menopause. T...
36. Body Image Breakthrough: Simple Shifts To Help You Build Confidence
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm diving into the importance of starting a health & weight loss journey with a mindset of self-compassion vs self-criticism. It'...
35. Weight Loss Injections: Risks & Benefits with Brittani DaSilva
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss injections are everywhere right now - promoted as miracle treatments for weight loss, diabetes, and more. But are they really all they're ...
34. Cardio vs. Strength Training - Where Should Your Focus Be?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I dive into the ongoing debate between cardio and strength training, exploring the unique benefits of each. You'll learn how co...
33. New Year, Same Struggles? Troubleshooting tips to get you unstuck
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling stuck despite starting 2025 with a burst of motivation? You don't have to let frustration derail your progress. In this episode, I bre...
32. Try This Strategy To Help You Stay On Track Every Weekend
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing a strategy that helps my clients when they struggle with inconsistency on the weekends. If you struggle with staying o...
31. 40 and Thriving: 3 Things I'm Focusing on to Make This My Best Decade Yet
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'M 40 TODAY!!! Come hang with me on my birthday as I chat through 3 things I'm hyper-focusing on to make this my best decade yet 🎉 Protein, stre...
30. How to Avoid Weight Regain in 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I'm chatting through how to avoid the dreaded weight regain that happens to 95% of dieters. When you finish a diet, your body is P...
29. What You Need For Sustainable Fat Loss in 2025 (that no one is talking about)
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone can lose weight, but that doesn't mean it's going to stay off. In today's episode, I'm chatting through 5 things you NEED for sustainable fat l...
28. How Julie Lost 20lbs While Eating MORE
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm chatting through the process of how my client Julie (who was only eating 1200 calories/day when we started working together) l...
27. Scale Fluctuations: why they happen and what to do about them
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I'm breaking down reasons why the scale fluctuates and what to do about it. The scale is not the obstacle you think it is, as long ...
26. Listener Q&A: avoiding fat gain during a reverse diet, what to do if you're too full to hit your protein goal, why am I gaining weight during marathon training??, and more!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LEANbody Show, I'm answering questions you've submitted via social media. I chat through how to minimize fat gain during a reve...
25. Holiday Indulgence Without Regret: Mindful Eating Tips for Holiday Feasts
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, I'm sitting down to chat about remaining mindful at holiday gatherings so that these events don't sabotage your p...
24. Traits of Successful Clients
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a coach who has been working with humans for 10+ years, I've noticed some trends with my clients, and today I'm sharing with you the top traits of ...
23. 3 Step Process to Results With ANY Health Goal
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sitting down solo to discuss 3 steps you MUST take with any health goal if you expect to see progress. After listening to t...
22. HOLLY'S STORY on improving her relationship with food (and the scale!) and learning how to eat MORE as an active woman over 45
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm chatting with my client Holly who shares how she's been able to lose weight while learning how to eat MORE so that she can fue...
21. Surviving Halloween Candy Temptations
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're just a few days away from Halloween and the temptations are everywhere. If it's been hard for you to resist the temptation of candy and you're w...
20. Silence These Voices to Avoid Self-Sabotage
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we'll dive deep into the 3 critical voices that could be sabotaging your health journey: comparison, impatience, and fear of failu...
19. 4 Nutrition Lessons I Learned The Hard Way
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I opened up about some of the biggest nutrition lessons I learned the hard way. This is an episode every active woman needs to hear. Please giv...
18. Listener Q&A with Ryan Largay: How to know when to increase weights in the gym, strength training in your 50's, and 15 years of marriage!
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband Ryan Largay, who is a strength & conditioning coach and owner of ACE Fitness. We're answering questions y...
17. Nutrition Tips to Reduce Stubborn Belly Fat
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we went over some exercise tips to reduce stubborn belly fat and this week we're switching over to the nutrition side of things. Truth is, y...
16. Exercise Tips to Reduce Stubborn Belly Fat
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat through the main things you need to focus on in your training if you want to target stubborn belly fat. (Spoiler alert, it's n...
15. Preparing For The Holiday Food-a-Thon: Your 12 Week blueprint
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going into the holiday season feeling confident in your food skills rather than anticipating a massive blowout and then "starting over" in Jan...
14. Gaining Muscle With a Weight Loss Goal
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat through the process of how to gain muscle when your goal is weight loss. You know that muscle results in a healthier metabolis...
13. Achieving Confidence & Success Beyond the Scale
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I break down what it looks like to build unshakable self-belief and define what success really looks like on a weight loss journey...
12. Reshaping the Definition of Female Health
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I chat about how the definition of female health has changed over the past few decades. We've gone from wanting to be skinny and s...
11. Mindset Mastery: overcoming self-sabotage in your health journey with Lyndsay Gilson
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I sit down with mindset & stress coach Lyndsay Gilson to chat about the role of your mindset in a health & weight loss journey. We...
10. 4 Steps to Getting Started With Tracking Macros
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down my 4-step process to get you started with tracking macros. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast looking to optimize your ...
9. Q&A: Do you eat the calories you burn in a workout? How do I stop emotional eating? How do I hit my protein goal while dieting?
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LEANbody show, I'm answering questions you've submitted via social media. I discuss whether or not you should be adding in calo...
8. How To Tell If You Need To Eat More
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I discuss how to determine if you need to eat more. If you want a healthy metabolism, this means getting out of the restriction men...
7. Mastering the Basics of Strength Training with Ryan Largay
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband Ryan Largay to chat about strength training. Ryan is a strongman athlete who has been competing at the wo...
6. Fruit Has Too Much Sugar" and other nutrition myths keeping you stuck
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm separating fact from fiction and busting some of the most common nutrition myths. Should you avoid fruit? Do you need a juice cle...
5. What is the LEANbody Coaching Method?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm taking you behind the scenes in today's episode to fill you in on our coaching method at ACE Nutrition and how we help our clients get sustainable...
4. How to Stay on Track in the Summer Months
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part of a successful & sustainable health and weight loss journey is having the tools to address social situations where food is abundant. Fun can and...
3. Nutrition Considerations for Muscle Gain
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One big mistake I see women make all the time in their quest for fat loss is to neglect strength training. Muscle is the key to living long, looking l...
2. Troubleshooting Lack of Weight Loss Progress
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I teach you exactly how to troubleshoot a weight loss plateau. If you're feeling stuck, there's a reason for it and you need to ch...
1. Ending the Restrict/Binge Cycle
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about ditching the all-or-nothing mentality and finally putting an end to the restrict/binge cycle. By the end of the episode, ...