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Calories Don’t Lie, But You Might Be Lying to Yourself

Calories Don’t Lie, But You Might Be Lying to Yourself

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 Are you eating to fuel your body or just eating because it’s a habit? Have you ever asked yourself why two people can eat the same calories but feel completely different? And if calories are “just calories,” why can’t you live on 2000 calories a day of only carbs or only fats without feeling tired, stressed, and off balance? In this eye-opening episode of Fiercely Unfiltered, Kelly Renee breaks down calories, macros, metabolism, and intentional weight gain in a way that finally makes everything click. She shares her own post-competition journey as the perfect example, walking you through how she purposely gained 25 pounds in five months, why reverse dieting mattered so much, and how simply understanding your calories can completely change your relationship with your body. Kelly talks about what calories really do, how your macros affect your mood and energy, and why knowing this stuff gives you way more control over fat loss, muscle gain, and hormones than any trendy diet ever will. From breaking down BMR in plain language to exposing those hidden calorie traps to showing you how to survive Thanksgiving without spiraling into guilt, this episode is a real, honest crash course on how your body actually works. If you’ve ever wondered why the scale keeps creeping up, why you feel tired for no reason, or why nutrition always feels confusing, this is the clarity you’ve been waiting for. Key Takeaways Your body responds to calories in and calories out. It is math, not magic. One meal will not ruin you. Daily habits and consistency decide your results. Macros matter. Protein, carbs, and fats directly affect energy, hormones, and muscle repair. Awareness creates accountability. Accountability creates control. Knowledge gives you the power to choose better foods for your goals. Tracking and measuring food removes guesswork and prevents accidental overeating. It is never too late to change how you treat your body. Discipline feels better than any craving. In This Episode [00:01] Introduction and intentional weight gain [01:22] Reverse diet and calorie surplus [02:25] Calories in vs. calories out [03:28] Food choices and energy levels [04:26] Obesity statistics and awareness [05:31] Surplus calories and muscle growth [06:31] Macros and nutrition basics [07:33] Making gradual nutrition improvements [08:35] Discipline, consistency, and tracking [09:48] Calorie burn and underestimation [10:57] Holiday eating and mindful choices [11:56] Tracking and measuring food [13:42] Avoiding binge cycles and staying on track [14:56] Cutting phase and long-term results [15:56] Calories, macros, and beginner advice [16:58] Nutrition knowledge and lifelong change [17:59] Final challenge and motivation Notable Quotes [02:48] "One meal doesn't make you healthy. One meal doesn't make you unhealthy. It's about all your choices and all the decisions you make on a daily basis." [03:48] "Calories determine your size, and calories just aren't calories. Every calorie is a decision that your body has to process." [07:20] "With awareness, there's accountability. With accountability comes control." [17:21] "It's amazing how unaware I was about all this. I don't know if we learned this in school or if I was just asleep in that class." [17:39] "It's never too late to change the way you're treating your body. Your body will respond." Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website
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