Why You Can Build Muscle in a Calorie Deficit (Even If Everyone Says You Can’t)
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
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Self-Sabotage Is Not the Problem. This Is.
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
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Menopause Macros, Cardio Myths & Active Rest — What It Really Takes to Get Results
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.
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Hemorrhoids, Loose Skin, and Menopause Metabolism — The Truth About Fat Loss & Consistency
In this powerful episode, Kim gets brutally honest about what it really takes to get lean, strong, and confident — especially during menopause. She covers everything from preventing hemorrhoids during heavy squats to loose skin, stubborn fat, and the calorie truths women never hear.
You’ll learn how to protect your pelvic floor, build visible muscle without supplements, and stay consistent when motivation fades. Plus, Kim shares updates on Butt Camp 3.0 coming to the app and the brand-new Buns & Guns Challenge launching in mid-November!
What you’ll learn in this episode:
– How to prevent hemorrhoids during heavy squats
– The “smoothie straw” trick for core and pelvic floor activation
– Why stronger glutes relieve back pain
– The truth about loose skin and how long it really takes to tighten
– When to rest vs. when to push through fatigue
– The real calorie deficit truth for women in menopause
– Why hormones and GLP-1s reveal hidden muscle
– How to measure progress without relying on the scale
– What “true failure” training looks like
– Why consistency always beats perfection
This episode is equal parts science, mindset, and motivation — perfect for women in perimenopause or menopause who want lasting fat loss, better strength, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.
✨ Follow Kim on Instagram: @thesculptedvegan
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Collagen, Bloating, Body Imbalances & Family Sabotage — Real Talk on Midlife Fitness
In this episode, Kim dives into the real questions women over 40 are asking about menopause, fitness, and fat loss. From collagen supplements and sugar-free gum to bloating, butt symmetry, and family sabotage — nothing is off the table.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– The truth about marine collagen, plant-based collagen, and whether it’s worth taking
– Why sugar-free gum can affect your digestion and insulin response
– How to fix uneven glutes and body imbalances by training your non-dominant side
– The surprising reason you can’t spot-reduce fat (and how long real change takes)
– Why your digestion changes in menopause and how GLP-1s can help
– The best way to choose supplements based on actual blood work
– How to handle family sabotage when your goals aren’t respected at home
– Why consistency always beats perfection in the long run
Kim brings her trademark no-BS coaching style, mixing science, mindset, and practical strategies for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to get strong, feel confident, and take control of their health.
The Sculpted Vegan is the Worlds largest online Vegan Body Building Company.
Owner and founder, Kim Constable is a world-renowned fitness icon. Her motivational, no-BS mentality has inspired countless people all over the globe to reinvest in their health and get started on a path towards fitness.
In her tenure as a pro bikini athlete, she’s written hundreds of fitness articles and has sold thousands of body sculpting programs worldwide.
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