It's Okay to Say "Fat Loss"

Confession Time. As a women’s health coach - I’ve realized something pretty significant. I’ve shied away from saying the words fat loss. Even typing that here makes me pause.

For years, I avoided those two words out of fear:

  • Fear that people would think I was just another “diet culture” coach.

  • Fear that women would feel judged, shamed or triggered.

  • Fear of being misunderstood and reducing health down to just a number on the scale.

And if I’m being really transparent, I carried my own baggage around the phrase too. Like many women, I grew up in a world where weight loss was glorified, restriction was celebrated and “skinny” was praised as the ultimate goal. I know the harm that kind of messaging can do. I’ve lived it and every day - I’m still working through the ways diet culture really effed up my brain.

So, when I stepped into coaching more - I said to myself: I don’t want to be the coach that focuses most on fat loss. But here’s where I’ve had to face eve more: avoiding the conversation about fat loss isn’t serving women either.

When I think back to my own story - after having my fourth baby at the end of 2019, I entered a season of life that completely shook me. I thought I knew what to expect after going through 3 pregnancies and postpartum journeys before. But this time was different. My body felt so foreign. So unglued. My energy was gone. My mood was low. I was anxious, isolated and nothing in my usual “health toolbox” was working.

It wasn’t just about weight in that season. It was the way my body was holding onto fat differently, the exhaustion I couldn’t shake, the belly that felt “stuck” and the hormones that seemed to be working against me. My mental health suffered the most and I didn’t know what to do to press forward.

That personal struggle cracked me open. And it gave me the clarity and compassion I bring into my work today. I am constantly working to learn, grow, evolve, be better and SIMPLIFY the journey for all of us. And get HONEST about the harder topics that seem to feel heavier to unpack.

Fat Loss is one of them.

So here’s what I’ve learned through both my personal journey and my work with clients:
carrying excess body fat isn’t just about appearance. It’s about longevity health.

Especially as we move into our 30s, 40s, and beyond as women. Excessive fat mass - particularly around the belly - has serious health consequences like…

  • Increasing the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

  • Putting strain on the heart and raising blood pressure

  • Creating chronic inflammation that leads to overall cellular dysfunction

  • Disrupting hormones, mood, and sleep

  • Even impacting long-term brain health

So yes - while feeling better in our clothes or putting on our favorite pair of jeans with ease are great goals - the story has to go deeper. In the end, this is about protecting our bodies from disease, preserving our energy and paving our longevity path to a healthy, fulfilling life.

When we intentionally focus on losing fat mass (not just “losing weight”), while preserving and building muscle, the benefits ripple into every corner of our lives:

✨ Higher energy and motivation
✨ More stable moods and cycles
✨ Lower disease risk
✨ Sharper mental clarity
✨ Greater confidence and quality of life

This is the EMPOWERED TRUTH I want you to take away from this message today. I am no longer shying away from the words fat loss. And I don’t want you to either. Understanding the science and staying rooted in compassion and honesty is the way to really support ourselves and all other women best when we’re talking about our health.

In the end, this is women’s health. This is about longevity.
And this is about you stepping into the strongest, most empowered version of yourself.

We’ve been fed so many conflicting messages about our bodies for decades. And while I’ll always push back against toxic diet culture, I will no longer avoid an honest conversation about fat loss. Because when we lose excess body fat in a supportive, sustainable and hormone-friendly way, we don’t just change our bodies - we change our future!

If this resonates with you, know this: you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’m here to walk with you, every step of the way, with compassion, strategy and science. 💛

Set-up your free coaching session here to talk more about your journey and your goals anytime.
I can’t wait to hear from you!

Erin Trier