#198: Is Hidden Inflammation Keeping You Bloated, Puffy & Stuck With Your Weight?

If you constantly feel bloated, puffy, low in energy, or stuck with weight that just won’t budge – even though you’re genuinely doing “all the right things” – this episode is for you.

So many women don’t realise that low-grade, chronic inflammation can quietly impact everything from digestion and hormone balance to your metabolism, fluid retention, and ability to lose weight. Understanding why inflammation makes it hard to lose weight may be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.

In this solo episode, I break down inflammation in a simple, practical way – so you can understand what’s going on inside your body and how to reduce inflammation for weight loss with realistic lifestyle changes.

Here’s what I cover in today’s episode:

• What inflammation actually is
  A clear explanation of inflammation in the body and the main causes of chronic inflammation.

• The subtle signs and symptoms of inflammation
  From puffiness and bloating to fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight.

• The foods that fuel inflammation
  Foods that can keep your body in a constant state of inflammation, especially when they make up most of your daily diet rather than being enjoyed in moderation.

• The top anti-inflammatory foods
  And how to easily include them in your day without overthinking it.

• The gluten connection
  Why gluten sensitivity is far more common than most people think, and how going gluten free temporarily could be the game changer you need.

• Lifestyle habits that fuel inflammation
  Stress, lack of sleep, overtraining, microplastics, environmental toxins, and more – plus how to soften their impact.

• The switches I’ve made in my own kitchen
  Realistic, non-extreme changes I’ve recently made to reduce toxins and plastics.

• How gut inflammation (and leaky gut) affect weight loss
  And how gut inflammation affects weight loss through immune activation, blood sugar regulation, and your body’s ability to burn fat.

If you’ve been feeling inflamed, puffy, or simply “off”, this episode will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

And more importantly – it will show you what you can realistically do to support your metabolism, gut, and energy without needing to be perfect.

Want support putting all of this into practice?

These are the exact principles I teach inside my programs:

The 3 Week Body Reset

Your step-by-step, anti-inflammatory program to kickstart weight loss, reduce bloating, and transform your energy – with done-for-you meal plans and recipes. Learn more

The Health with Bec Tribe

Your long-term membership for staying consistent, supported, and inspired while continuing to lower inflammation, nourish your gut, and maintain your results. Learn more

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