Why Undereating Is Sabotaging Your Metabolism, Hormones, and Muscle Gains Understanding the relationship between undereating and metabolism for women  is key to reversing fat loss plateaus and healing your body long term. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m barely eating and still not losing weight - what gives?” You’re not alone. And more importantly - you’re not broken. This is one of the most common patterns I see in the women I coach: You’re working hard. You ’re restricting cal

Debunking the #1 Fear That’s Holding Women Back from Lifting The debate of muscle vs weight loss for women  is one we need to rethink — because muscle supports longevity, shape, and confidence in ways the scale never will. Let’s clear this up once and for all. Lifting weights will not make you bulky. But it will  make you stronger, more confident, more toned, and more empowered in your body than you’ve ever been. One of the most damaging myths still floating around in women’s

Learn why building muscle and focusing on strength is the key to longevity, body confidence, and sustainable fat loss. Written by IFBB Pro and Team Mel Coaching founder, Melissa Cech.