Ever thought about eating more to lose weight? Or considered the signs that you might be undereating?In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my former client, Karen, who shares her inspiring journey. Karen opens up about increasing her calorie intake, the positive impact on her mood, energy, and body composition, and the challenges she faced along the way. We dive into the importance of open communication in a coach-client relationship, changing our mindset about scale numbers, and the necessity of a reverse phase after a fat loss phase. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of listening to your body and normalizing hunger as a biological response. Join our conversation to hear more about:(00:45) Karen's experience of increasing her calorie intake and the positive impact on her mood, energy, and body composition(04:12) The challenges Karen faced during her journey to a healthier lifestyle (08:20) The importance of open communication in a coach-client relationship (12:35) Changing our mindset about scale numbers and focusing on overall health (16:50) The necessity of a reverse phase after a fat loss phase (29:43) Normalizing hunger as a biological response and overcoming societal pressure to feel guilty about itIt's incredible to hear Karen's transformation and how she prioritized her health and well-being. This episode serves as a reminder to all of us to listen to our bodies, nourish ourselves properly, and embrace hunger as a natural and necessary response.Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach.If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to see you share what you took away from it by taking a screenshot of the episode and tagging me on Instagram!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what you want to learn about next!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:DIY Macros Guide - Follow this free guide to set your own macros so you can start eating to your needs ASAP!Macros Made Easy - Get on the waitlist to learn when we enroll next and qualify for exclusive bonuses. This is a professional led, self-paced online course that teaches you how to track macros—the stress-free way. Learn how to eat for your unique needs so you can be in the driver’s seat of how you look, feel and perform without relying on a restrictive diet plan ever again.Eat to Lean Coaching - If you’ve mastered the basics of macros, but there's still room for more clarity and personalization for your particular goals, join us in Eat to Lean Coaching! ​In this group coaching program you’ll learn nutrition, exercise and mindset changes alongside other women who are in your exact shoes. Custom Macro Calculation - No more second guessing those macro numbers or being confused by online calculators. Get personalized macro targets that you can trust. We’ll create your protein, fat, and carbohydrate targets, calorie goals, and give you bigger picture health recommendations for real results. To learn more, click the link or hop over to Instagram and DM me the abbreviation "CMC"!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:WebsiteFacebook