FitBodySecrets

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By: Cheryl Nasso

Welcome to FitBodySecrets with Cheryl Nasso! Cheryl Nasso Is a 5 times CrossFit Games athlete and owner of FitBodyRX. This podcast was created to offer a platform for real solutions for people looking to achieve fitness and fat loss while also finding the answers to some of the most common nutrition and training questions. We hope to educate, entertain and inspire more people to go after their goals! https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.nasso https://www.instagram.com/cherylnasso

How to set your calories and macros for fat loss or performance
#321
Yesterday at 1:07 PM

In today's episode i am breaking down how to set your calories and macros to help you reach your goals.

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Are You Really Recovering From Your Workouts
#320
10/14/2025

Training hard but feeling wiped out or stuck in your progress? In this episode, I break down why recovery is just as important as your workouts and how to know if your body is truly ready to perform. Learn simple ways to track energy, mood, and key metrics like HRV and resting heart rate so you can train smarter, avoid burnout, and get better results.

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Why eating less is backfiring
#319
10/07/2025

In today's episode, I am talking about under eating and how it might be negatively impacting your body composition, weight loss, and performance goals. 

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Body Composition After 40: What Really Changes and What You Can Do
#318
09/30/2025

Does it feel like your body has changed overnight since turning 40? Suddenly weight is harder to lose, belly fat shows up out of nowhere, and building (or even keeping) muscle feels like an uphill battle.

Here’s the truth: your body does change after 40, but it doesn’t mean fat loss is impossible or that you’re “broken.” Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and lifestyle factors all play a role—but you can still feel strong, lean, and confident with the right strategy.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
What actually happens to hormones, metabolism, an...


Fix your relationship with food and improve your body composition
#317
09/23/2025

Do you feel like you are constantly having to choose between your fat loss goals and living your life?

Are you either "on track" or completely burned out from it?

In today's episode I am going to talk about how approaching your nutrition a different way might get you leaner WHILE improving your relationship with food. 

If you are interested in joining a virtual event with me where I break this down in depth, I will be dropping registration to this next week!

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CrossFit Propaganda That Is Stalling Your Progress
#316
09/16/2025

if you are as confused as I was when trying to figure out what your diet should look like to get results while doing CrossFit this episode is for you!

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5 reasons why macro tracking isn't working
#315
09/09/2025

If you have been tracking macros, you might be missing out on one of these offenders. Remember - tracking your food is THE TOOL to give you control over your body. Once you master it, making impactful changes can be made without guessing all the time!

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Reverse Dieting Demystified: Finding Calories That Actually Work for You
#314
09/02/2025

Have you tried using an online calculator to set your calories and macros?
Have you been told you need to increase you calorie intake?
Have you also tried doing these things and felt more bloated, puffy, and maybe even gained weight?
In today's episode I am walking you through the process and making sure you know how to properly apply reverse dieting in your journey. 

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3 ways to break through a fat loss plateau
#313
08/26/2025

In today's episode we are discussing plateaus in your fat loss journey. If you feel STUCK despite doing everything right - this episode is for you!

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The nutrition reset you have been waiting for
#312
08/19/2025

it's the perfect time to start dialing in your nutition, but let's make sure you are dialing it in the RIGHT WAY If you are ready to reset your nutrition FOR LIFE - this is for you.

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The best fat loss strategy-PERIOD
#311
08/12/2025

If you are ready to hit the reset button on your nutrition and you want to do it the right way, this episode is for you. No quick fixes or fads. Build a plan that works IN  your life - not consumes it. 

My fat loss jump start will be officially open for registration this Friday so STAY TUNED! 

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Can you accept your body and still want to change it?
#310
08/05/2025

Body positivity is a hot topic — and for good reason.

Health isn’t black and white, and our relationships with our bodies rarely are either. In this episode, I’m unpacking the tension between accepting your body as it is and wanting to change it. Because yes — it’s okay to want both.

We’ll talk about:

Why “just love yourself” isn’t always helpful adviceThe difference between self-care and self-punishmentWhat it actually means to pursue healthHow to shift your mindset without shaming yourself into action

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck between wanti...


Macros for People Who Don’t Have Time for Macros
#309
07/29/2025

In today's episode I am breaking down macros - misconceptions, misapplication, and showing you how to. make it work in your busy life. 

It is the KEY to predictable fat loss, better gym performance and optimizing your health. 

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Why did I lose weight easily in my 20s but not now?
#308
07/22/2025

Ever wonder why losing weight felt way easier in your 20s — but now, despite tracking your food, eating clean, and training hard, the scale just won’t budge? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the real reasons weight loss gets harder with age (especially for active women in their 30s and 40s) — and why it’s NOT just your metabolism “slowing down.”

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You’re Doing ‘Everything Right’ But Still Stuck—Let’s Talk Metabolism
#307
07/15/2025

If you’ve cleaned up your diet, you’re tracking, eating more protein, training consistently —-and STILL can’t lose fat or keep it off - this episode is for you. I’m sharing why fat loss feels harder, why plateaus happen, and what’s actually going on with your metabolism. Plus, I’m giving you a sneak peek at my upcoming metabolism workshop that’s designed to help you break through. Don’t miss it!

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When your "healthy habits" make you the odd one out
#306
07/08/2025

In today's episode I am here to empower you not to settle for less - to chase the lifestyle that you want to live. Fit shaming and health shaming is an unfortunate part of society. I hope to empower you to stick to the changes that will improve your health and confidence in yourself. 

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The Truth About Metabolic Flexibility
#305
07/01/2025

In today's episode i am explaining metabolic flexibility in regards to health, fitness, and body composition goals. 

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Is Sugar the Enemy? Unpacking Myths, Fat Gain, and What Really Matters for Health
#304
06/24/2025

In today's episode I am talking all about sugar intake for health, fitness, and body fat. I want you to understand what REALLY matters in terms of sugar intake and make sure you are making the right changes to your nutrition to see the best results. 

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Metabolic Mapping - Your key to fat loss, health, and performance
#303
06/17/2025

In today's episode, I am breaking down metabolic mapping and how to figure out your metabolic type so that you can apply effective nutritional changes that work for you to improve your fitness and your body composition!

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Training and eating FOR your cycle not AGAINST it
#302
06/10/2025

In today's episode I am talking about the importance of understanding how your hormones impact your weight, your appetite, your performance, and your recovery so that you can be more in tune with how to make adjustments around it. 

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Stop Dragging Out Your Reverse Diet
#301
06/03/2025

Have you been told you need a reverse diet? In today's episode I am going to explain what reverse dieting is, how to apply it and go over some of the misconceptions about it. 

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Does meal timing impact metabolism?
#300
05/27/2025

In today's episode, I am breaking down the importance of meal timing in your fitness, health, and/or fat loss journey. I will go over some myths an misconceptions while also providing you with the best tips for setting the right meal timing plan for you.

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Without tracking macros?
#299
05/20/2025

Should you track macros? Do you have to track macros? Is macros a sustainable way to lose fat and improve your performance?

In today's episode I am giving an unbiased look at both using a macro based approach and choosing to use another method.

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Carbs vs. Fat: What Your Body Really Needs to Burn Fat and Perform
#298
05/13/2025

Should you be eating more carbs or less? Does eating more fat help you burn more fat? In today's episode, I am going to be talking all about carbs and fats and how you should be balancing your diet based on your goals. 

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HIT VS LIT: Which is better for you and for your goals?
#296
05/06/2025

In today's episode, I am breaking down what classifies as high intensity training and what classifies as low intensity training while also helping you understand the benefits and downsides of doing too much of either. 

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Do you feel stuck in your fitness, health or fat loss journey?
#295
04/29/2025

In today's episode, i am breaking down the biggest reason why most people stay stuck and never commit to the changes they need tomake to achieve the goals they have for themselves. 

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Protein Deep Dive: What you need to know
#294
04/22/2025

In today's episode I am talking all about the most important macro...PROTEIN. 

Protein timing, protein synthesis, protein quality, how much protein, all things PROTEIN. 

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When you are doing all the work and not seeing results.
#293
04/15/2025

Do you feel like you are putting in the work, but not seeing the changes you would like to see?

In today's episode I am talking about the keys to finally breaking through lack or progress despite your effort.

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The role of insulin and cortisol in losing fat and builing muscle
#292
04/08/2025

In today's episode I am diving in to two of the most misunderstood hormones and how they influence your body. I will also be giving you some tips on how to know if your insulin and/or cortisol levels are off and how to better balance them. 

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Applying macros to lose fat, build muscle, and improve metabolic health
#291
04/01/2025

Ways to work with me:

The Fat Loss Fast Track 
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Pregnancy and Postpartum nutrition for fitness loving moms
#290
03/30/2025

In today's episode, I interview my co-coach Hannah Gaines who has been through quite the transformation over the last few years. From aspiring Crossfit athlete to affiliate owner to becoming one of the first METFIX affiliates while transitioning into motherhood.

Coach Hannah did her research and her pregnancy was one that most woman would DREAM OF. In today's episode, she shares her pregnancy and postpartum story while giving some insight on how to handle the body changes that come along with it. 

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How to lose fat and build muscle
#289
03/25/2025

Do you want to lose fat and build muscle? 

In today's episode, I am breaking down what it takes to actually look like you workout!

Ways to work with me:

The Fat Loss Fast Track 
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or 

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The negative impact of metabolic adaptation and how to fix it!
#288
03/18/2025

Have you lose weight only to hit a plateau?
Have you found it hard to maintain weight loss?
Do you feel like you are working hard in the gym and not seeing the body composition changes you are looking for?

in today's episode, i am breaking down metabolic adaptation and helping you understand how to fix it. 

If you want to learn more about building a sustainable fat loss plan, join my free Live Event Tuesday March 20th at 2:00 PM EST (registrants will also receive the replay)

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CrossFit Open 25.3 Tips and Strategy
#287
03/14/2025


Fat loss myths and misconceptions
#286
03/11/2025

In today's episode I am breaking down a few of the common myths and misconceptions around losing weight/body fat. 

If you want to learn more about building a sustainable fat loss plan, join my free Live Event Tuesday March 20th at 2:00 PM EST (registrants will also receive the replay)

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CrossFit Open 25.2 Tips
#285
03/07/2025

In today's episode, i am breaking down 25.2 and giving some quick tips and tricks to help you be more successful!


How to lose 10-20 pounds this spring
#284
03/04/2025

In today's episode, I am going to lay out all the factors that matter for you to see dramatic body changes in a short period of time. 

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CrossFIt workout 25.1 Strategy
#283
02/28/2025


How to crush your CrossFit workouts with better pacing
#281
02/21/2025

Its easy to focus on the "hard" things. Getting stronger and developing your skills, are easy things to work hard on. The hard part? Working on being strategic with your workouts and executing them to get the most out of them!


Let's make CrossFit fun again
#280
02/18/2025

In todays episode, I am going to be talking about my thoughts on the changes in CrossFit and the direction of the brand. 

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