How Chronic Stress Could Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Progress With Molly McNamee
Apr 30, 2025If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—eating well, working out, staying busy—but still can’t seem to lose weight or feel your best, stress could be the hidden culprit. In this powerful episode, we sit down with fitness coach and founder of MFit Workouts, Molly McNamee, to uncover how chronic stress silently sabotages your health, metabolism, and weight loss efforts—especially for women already experiencing hormonal and lifestyle changes.
Molly opens up about her own battle with anxiety and weight fluctuations, and how she discovered that managing stress was the missing link. We dive into the different types of stress, how it physically manifests in the body, and why traditional workouts might be making things worse—not better.
You’ll learn how stress affects everything from your digestion to your food choices, and why balancing strength training with rest and recovery is essential for long-term results. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of burnout, bloating, or stalled progress, this episode offers a fresh, science-backed perspective—and small, doable changes that can truly shift your health.
Listen now to discover how calming your nervous system could be the key to finally feeling and looking your best.
Highlights From This Episode
[00:00] Introduction to Chronic Stress and Health
[01:04] Molly's Journey: From Struggle to Specialization
[05:15] Identifying Lifestyle Factors Contributing to Stress
[13:37] Acute vs. Chronic Stress: Recognizing the Signs
[18:47] The Connection Between Stress and Physical Symptoms
[25:52] The Impact of Stress on Weight Loss
[30:33] Balancing Workouts: Strength vs. Cardio
[34:46] The Importance of Recovery and Rest Days
[43:50] The Power of Small Changes in Health Habits
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