The Kim Constable Podcast

In this episode, Kim answers a question many women ask but often don’t want the real answer to — do you actually need cardio to lose body fat? She breaks down the difference between strength training and true fat-burning cardio, explaining why lifting weights alone isn’t enough if your goal is fat loss. Kim also shares the reality of what it takes to get lean, including her own current routine, and why consistency, calorie control, and effort matter more than anything else. Inside this episode: • Why cardio is essential for fat loss • The difference between weight training and sustained fat-burning cardio • How to structure your cardio based on your goal • Why intensity and effort directly impact results • The truth about “cortisol” and avoiding hard workouts • What it really takes to get lean • Why you can’t have results without the work This is honest, no-filter coaching for women who want real results — especially in perimenopause and menopause. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

In this episode, Kim answers one of the most common concerns women have when starting strength training: will lifting weights make me bulky? She breaks down the difference between muscle size and strength, explaining how you can become incredibly strong without developing large, bulky muscles. Drawing from her own experience, Kim shares how her muscles are now smaller but just as strong — and how training with dumbbells builds powerful, functional strength through stabilizing muscles and full-body engagement. Inside this episode: • The real difference between strength and muscle size • Why you don’t need big muscles to be strong • How functional strength is built through dumbbell training • Why smaller, denser muscles can be more powerful • The difference between bodybuilding and strength training goals • How to train for strength, longevity, and confidence This episode is perfect for women who want to feel strong, capable, and confident — without the fear of getting “too muscular.” ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation: 📺 YouTube:  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

In this episode, Kim replaces the usual Q&A format with a powerful masterclass on one concept that explains why so many women struggle to change their bodies. After reading through the questions from the group, Kim realized that almost every question had the same underlying issue: women begin fitness programs with a hypothesis about what their body will look like, how fast results will happen, and what transformation should feel like. When reality doesn’t match that expectation, disappointment follows. Kim shares the story of her own journey — from being a starving yoga teacher living on 1,000 calories a day to discovering bodybuilding and stepping on stage as a bikini athlete. Through that experience, she learned the difference between assumptions and real data when it comes to body transformation. Inside this episode: • Why dieting alone doesn’t change body composition • The difference between hypothesis and real-world data in fitness • Why unrealistic expectations derail progress • The truth about how long muscle actually takes to build • How to turn disappointment into useful feedback • Why consistency over time is the real key to transformation This episode is essential listening for women who want sustainable fat loss, real muscle development, and a mindset that supports long-term results. ✨ Follow Kim Constable online for more real talk and daily motivation: 📺 YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

This challenge has been mentally and emotionally harder than expected. The doubt. The fear. The feeling of not being worthy. In this episode, Kim opens up about the emotional side of prepping for shows, building a business, nearly losing it, and rebuilding again. She shares: • The powerful lesson behind the phrase “this too shall pass” • What she learned sitting at the peak of success in Marbella • Nearly losing her company during COVID • Losing her Instagram account and unexpectedly feeling relief • Why emotional highs and lows are part of the same cycle • How to find opportunity inside crisis • Why your track record for surviving hard times is already 100 percent Life moves in cycles. The higher you go, the harder you can fall. But the fall is never the end. If you are in a tough season right now, this episode is your reminder that nothing is permanent. Not the pain. Not the fear. Not even the success. This too shall pass. Follow Kim for more real talk and weekly education: 📺 Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

Why is belly fat always the last to go? If you feel like your arms, legs, and back lean out… but your stomach refuses to budge, you’re not imagining it. And you’re not broken. In this episode, Kim breaks down the hormonal reality of fat storage after 35 and why dieting harder is usually the wrong answer. You’ll learn: • Why women in perimenopause and menopause store fat around the middle • What “androgen body type” actually means • Why belly fat is hormonally protected • The biggest mistake women make chasing abs • Why GLP-1s can stall without strength training • How muscle changes your metabolism • Why time and consistency beat shortcuts every time Kim also shares her personal story of dieting down to extremely low body fat and still not having abs — and what finally changed everything after three years of focused muscle building. If you want abs after 35, a better metabolism, lower inflammation, and lasting fat loss, this is the conversation you need to hear. There are no magic tricks. There is muscle. There is time. And there is consistency. Follow Kim for more real talk and weekly education: 📺 Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

Why are hip thrusts on a bench harder than glute bridges on the floor? And why do some women suddenly burst into tears mid-set? In this episode, Kim answers two powerful questions: • Which movement is better for glute growth • How to properly lock out at the top • Why range of motion matters • The most common hip thrust mistakes • Why emotions are stored in the hips • Why crying during training is not weakness — it’s release If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed during a workout or wondered why certain movements trigger emotion, this conversation will reframe everything. 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

If you miss a workout, should you double up the next day? Short answer: No. In this episode, Kim explains why doing two sessions in one day often leads to holding back — and why that kills muscle growth. You’ll learn: Why strength training should be treated like a sprint, not a marathon How subconsciously conserving energy limits your results What “training to failure” actually means Why finishing the full minute isn’t the goal How women misunderstand load and intensity Why muscle only grows when you force it to do more than it currently can If you’re working hard but not seeing muscle growth, this episode will shift your entire mindset. 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

You’re training consistently. You’re following the workouts. But your glutes aren’t growing. Your body isn’t changing. And you’re wondering what you’re doing wrong. In this episode, Kim answers a listener's question about why they’re not feeling the burn during follow-along workouts — and uses it as a launchpad to explain the real reason most women don’t see results from their training. Inside this episode: Why “not feeling it” often means your form is off How to fix it and finally feel your glutes doing the work Why light weights = slow results What training to failure actually looks like How your fear of sensation may be holding you back The mindset shift needed to build a body like Kim’s Why your body avoids pain — and how to override that safely If you want to transform your glutes, legs, and overall strength, this episode will challenge how you show up in every single workout. Follow Kim for more no-BS fitness advice and daily motivation: 📺 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are everywhere—but most conversations completely miss what midlife women actually need to know. In this powerful interview, Kim sits down with Dr. Alicia Robbins, board-certified OB/GYN, lifestyle medicine diplomate, and certified menopause practitioner, to unpack the real story behind GLP-1s, microdosing, perimenopause, HRT, and the shame that still surrounds women’s health in midlife. They dive deep into: Why “just eat less and move more” is failing women over 40 What GLP-1s really do beyond weight loss: inflammation, brain fog, cravings, and joint pain How to advocate for yourself with your doctor (and what to say when they shut you down) The real reason HRT prescriptions dropped and what you need to know now Why brain fog still isn’t officially recognized, and what to do about it How microdosing GLP-1s can support metabolism, mental clarity, and recovery The backlash, stigma, and the jealousy narrative behind the “shortcut” debate This conversation is honest, science-backed, and deeply empowering. If you’re navigating midlife, perimenopause, menopause, or simply confused by the noise around GLP-1s, this episode will help you cut through the BS. Follow Kim for more real talk and daily motivation: 📺 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com

It’s Q&A time! Fresh off Day 2 of Butt Camp, Kim is back answering your biggest questions on all things training, fat loss, hormones, mindset, and more. In this episode, you’ll hear Kim’s no-BS advice on: What to do when your doctor won’t help with perimenopause or GLP-1s How to advocate for yourself and find the right specialist Build vs. shred for “skinny fat” bodies + what judges actually look for The truth about intermittent fasting, metabolism, and what works long-term Splitting your workouts AM/PM — is it helpful or hurting you? Home workouts vs gym-based training (and which gets better results) Smart substitutions for food swaps (like edamame) Push-up modifications, spine mobility, bands vs dumbbells, and more Whether shoveling snow counts as cardio (spoiler: it depends!) How to approach reverse dieting after a shred without regaining fat And the truth about “free” veggies, meal timing, rest days, and more... Whether you're training at home, navigating hormones, or just trying to get stronger without overcomplicating it, this episode is packed with straight answers and real advice. Follow Kim for more honest, high-impact fitness content: 📺 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@besculptedbykim/podcasts 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesculptedvegan 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesculptedvegan 🌐 Website: https://www.thesculptedvegan.com