The Kim Constable Podcast

Hip Thrust vs Glute Bridge — And Why You Might Cry During Training

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.

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Missed a Workout? Why Doubling Up Is a Mistake (And What Actually Builds Muscle)

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.

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Why You’re Not Building Muscle (Even If You Think You’re Training Hard)

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.

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GLP‑1s, Hormones & Midlife Weight Gain — What Women Over 40 Actually Need to Know (with Dr. Alicia Robbins)

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.

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Perimenopause, GLP‑1s, Build vs Shred & Home Training — Real Answers from Butt Camp Q&A

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.

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Build or Shred? The Smart Way to Add Muscle Without Gaining Fat

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.

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Should You Cut Calories to See Faster Results? (What Most Women Get Wrong)

“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.

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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

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.

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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

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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