The Liz Moody Podcast

Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More

Dec 31, 2025
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Nicki Parlitsis
In this engaging discussion, Nicki Parlitsis, a functional registered dietitian and certified personal trainer who helps clients achieve sustainable weight loss, tackles common weight loss dilemmas. She clarifies the reasons behind plateaus, shares savvy strategies to manage cravings, and emphasizes the difference between 'head hunger' and 'stomach hunger.' Nicki also discusses the role of hormones, the impact of workouts on appetite, and the importance of tracking meaningful health markers beyond the scale for successful weight management.
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ADVICE

Strength And Protein For Perimenopause

  • In perimenopause, prioritize strength training and raise protein to 0.9–1.0 g/lb to preserve muscle and metabolic rate.
  • Consider creatine, support sleep, and discuss hormone therapy with your doctor if appropriate.
INSIGHT

Intense Cardio Can Backfire On Appetite

  • High-intensity or long cardio can spike appetite beyond calories burned and trigger overeating for some people.
  • Use pre-workout snacks and purposeful cooldowns to blunt post-exercise overconsumption.
ADVICE

Walk First, Then Build Strength

  • Start with walking and increase weekly step averages by 1,000–2,000 steps before adding intense workouts.
  • Pair steps with 2–3 strength sessions weekly and progressive overload for best long-term changes.
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