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Why I Intentionally Gained Weight to Lose Fat - Day 83
Sep 05, 2026 18:38

Why I Intentionally Gained Weight to Lose Fat - Day 83

Why I Intentionally Gained Weight to Lose Fat - Day 83
The Body Recomposition Revolution | Fat Loss and Strength for Women 35+
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About this episode

Can eating more actually help you lose body fat and build muscle? Can you gain weight on the scale but actually look leaner?

*remember to follow show so you're not missing updates and deficit 'reveal' phase info*

I intentionally stopped chasing weight loss, ate more food, cut back on meaningless cardio, and focused on progressive strength training. Today, I’m about 10 pounds heavier than when I started body recomposition, but I’m stronger, more muscular, and I officially hit my goal of adding 2 pounds of muscle.

In this episode of The Body Recomposition Revolution, I’m sharing my own results and explaining why constantly eating less and doing more cardio may not create the lean, defined physique you’re after. We talk body recomposition, muscle growth, fat loss, maintenance calories, calorie deficits, eating more, progressive overload, strength training, protein, body fat percentage, and why the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

The goal isn’t to spend 52 weeks a year trying to lose weight. There’s a time to Reveal, Recover, Build & Repeat.

141 lbs. My highest weight in years.2 lbs more muscle.My lowest body-fat percentage in quite a while.And I intentionally ate MORE to get here.

TODAY’S 3 RAC RECOMP TARGETS:

  1. 📊 COLLECT YOUR DATA: Record your weight and take baseline measurements. Waist is enough, or add thighs and biceps.
  2. 🏋️ LIFT WITH INTENSITY: In your next strength workout, take your working sets close to failure.
  3. 🥩 HIT YOUR PROTEIN: Get within 10g of your protein target every day this week.


READY TO RECOMP?

💪 Need the workouts? Train with me inside the RAC workout app and start building the muscle that changes your shape.

🥗 Need your numbers? Get a Custom Macro Formulation built around your body, goals, lifestyle, and training.

📲 Want to see real-life results? Follow @racfitness_ on Instagram for body recomposition education, training tips, and my own Reveal → Recover → Build journey.