
Magic Mindset with Heather Maio· Staffel 7· Folge 237
The Smart Woman's Guide to Cutting: How to Lock It In
Dienstag, 7. April 2026 · 22 min
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In this episode, I will walk you through a 6-week mini cut.
No crash dieting, no misery, and no sacrificing the muscle I spent years building. If you've ever felt like fat loss requires suffering, this episode is going to change how you think about cutting entirely.
In this episode, we will cover:Why I spent 5 months at or above maintenance calories before cutting and why "earning the right to cut" is a concept more women need to hear
The calorie floor I set for myself and why I never went below 2,000 calories
My full 6-week plan: lifting, cardio, steps, protein, fiber, and the one untracked meal per week that kept her sane
Why most cutting advice backfires — and what it does to your metabolism and muscle mass
How I tracked progress beyond the scale: strength, energy, sleep, and weekly photos
What a conservative, sustainable cut looks like week to week
Smart fat loss is boring, protective, and it works. You don't have to wreck yourself to make progress — and honestly, you'llget further without it.
Resources Mentioned:
Not Another Diet Book: amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B… (amazon.com/Not-Another-Diet-Book-learning/dp/B…)
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