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Nov 24
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Fat Loss for Women: What Actually Works ...

VANESSA SPINA
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In this week's episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa sits down with one of the world's leading experts in exercise science and body composition, Dr. Shawn Arent. With more than 200 publications on training, metabolism, stress physiology, and performance, Dr. Arent brings unparalleled clarity to what truly moves the needle for fat loss and muscle gain.

This conversation cuts through the noise and delivers science-backed, actionable guidance you can apply immediately. If you're trying to lose fat, build muscle, or finally break past a plateau, you don't want to miss this episode.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Why muscle — not fat — determines long-term metabolic health

• How to combine strength + conditioning for the best recomposition results

• Why recovery and stress management determine how your body responds to training

• The truth about cortisol, training loads, and stubborn belly fat

• Why creatine is one of the most powerful supplements for body composition

• How women can optimize performance and recovery across the menstrual cycle

• What the most successful people do differently when trying to lose fat and build muscle

• The training, nutrition, and recovery principles that actually work

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