The Kim Constable Podcast

Should you build for a few weeks, then shred at the end? Can you really add muscle without a “dirty bulk”? And how do you know when it’s actually time to eat more? In this episode snippet, Kim Constable breaks down the real science of building muscle and losing fat, without the confusion, bro-science, or unnecessary weight gain. You’ll learn: Why a 5–6 week build followed by a 2-week shred doesn’t work The smarter approach: longer, more controlled phases What “increase intensity” actually means when building muscle Why dirty bulks don’t build more muscle (and what the data really shows) How your body can use fat stores OR food energy to grow muscle The exact signs that tell you when you’ve earned more calories This episode is essential listening if you want to build a lean, strong body without spinning your wheels, overeating, or undoing months of progress. Follow Kim: 📺 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

“Should I drop to 1,000 calories if I’m petite?” “What if she’s seeing better results because she’s heavier?” “Am I doing something wrong?” In this episode, Kim Constable tackles one of the biggest fat loss myths: that cutting your calories even lower will automatically give you better results. What you’ll learn: Why your past eating habits matter more than your current weight How to know when to change your plan (and when to stay the course) The truth about 1200-calorie meal plans and whether they work How to avoid the damage of yo-yo dieting and build real consistency Why taking progress photos is far more effective than weighing yourself How Kim gained 4 lbs on the scale — and looked better than ever This is the episode you need if you're stuck in comparison, constantly changing your plan, or feeling discouraged by your lack of visible progress. Follow Kim: 📺 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: @thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: www.thesculptedvegan.com

Is it possible to build muscle while eating fewer calories? Absolutely—and Kim Constable is here to explain why. In this episode, she busts the myth that you need a calorie surplus to grow muscle and exposes why that belief only applies to professional bodybuilders training to total failure daily. For most women? The real issue isn’t food. It’s effort and patience. You’ll learn: Why women can gain muscle in a deficit How training harder (not eating more) gets results Why bodybuilder advice doesn’t apply to your lifestyle What you need to change if you want to see real body composition shifts This episode will completely reframe how you approach muscle building and fat loss. Keywords: build muscle in deficit, calorie deficit muscle gain, strength training for women, lean muscle growth, fat loss without bulking, women’s fitness myths, menopause muscle building, real talk fitness podcast, Kim Constable, The Sculpted Vegan

In this raw and powerful coaching moment, Kim Constable tackles a listener’s question about self-sabotage—and delivers a truth bomb that could change everything. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing great with your diet or training, only to fall off track the moment people start noticing your results, this episode will hit home. Kim unpacks why self-sabotage isn’t something that happens to you, but rather a series of conscious or unconscious decisions that you choose in the moment. You’ll learn: Why “falling off track” is not failure—it's just one choice How to shift from victim mindset to radical self-responsibility The real reason praise or progress might trigger your urge to quit Why reframing every moment as a decision puts the power back in your hands How childhood patterns of punishment and shame affect your adult behavior The one mindset shift that can permanently break your sabotage cycle This isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about taking back control of your life—one decision at a time. Keywords: self-sabotage help, stop self-sabotage, weight loss mindset, personal accountability, emotional eating triggers, midlife transformation, perimenopause weight loss, radical responsibility, how to build self-trust, Kim Constable podcast

In this episode, Kim dives deep into the science and strategy behind fat loss and body recomposition for menopausal women. She explains why the macro calculator in the app is already designed to reflect the lower energy needs of menopause, debunks the “eat more to lose fat” myth, and shares how to train smarter — not longer — for maximum results. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the logic behind Butt Camp’s famous “active rest” design, plus updates on the upcoming Buns & Guns Challenge. What you’ll learn in this episode: – Why menopausal women may need 200 fewer calories (and how the app adjusts for that) – The truth about insulin resistance, glucose uptake, and menopause metabolism – Why “eat more to burn fat” is often misleading advice – How muscle is really built (spoiler: not by eating more) – Cardio guidelines: how much is enough, and why cortisol clickbait is unhelpful – When to push through discomfort and when to rest – How to use active rest, supersets, and short workouts for better results – The mindset shift behind results: consistency beats perfection, every time This is real talk and real strategy for women who want lean muscle, better health, and sustainable fat loss — especially through perimenopause and menopause. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation: 📺 YouTube: The Sculpted Vegan 📸 Instagram: @thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: thesculptedvegan.com