Q&A: Breastfeeding Hunger, The Right Time for Fat Loss, Finding Community, & More

In today’s episode, we answer some of the most common questions we get about fat loss, strength training, workout programming, breastfeeding hunger and cravings, what to do when the people around you don't share your health and fitness priorities. We kick things off with a candid conversation about what’s happening in our own lives - from moving houses and navigating postpartum fitness to preparing for intentional fat loss phases - and why timing matters more than chasing the "perfect" plan. This episode is all about meeting yourself where you are, choosing the right season for your goals, and creating habits you can actually sustain for life. "If you're going to be in a fat loss phase, be in it, and be in it all the way." \- Amy Rudolph "My empathy and understanding for parents has shot through the roof. And my patience for excuses has plummeted through the floor." \- Iris Deadlifts This week on Capable and Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck: - How to know when it's actually the right time to start a fat loss phase - Do you absolutely have to change your workout every 4–6 weeks - Navigating breastfeeding hunger, food noise, and body image during postpartum - Practical strategies for staying on track while traveling or on vacation - Finding supportive people when your friends and family aren't on the same journey - Why communication with your partner can make or break your success - How eliminating weight-loss deadlines leads to better long-term results Resources Mentioned / Connect with Us: - Iris Deadlifts on Instagram - Amy Rudolph on Instagram - Work with us at Beth Feraco Fitness - Is HIIT required for visceral fat loss? (& other training questions) with Coach Bri Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Capable and Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us! Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.