Podcast Episode
67 | Bart Kay: Why Midlife Women Need To Stop Trusting The Scale
Carnivore Lifestyle for Women | Lose Weight, Workouts, Meal Prep, Low-Carb, Strength Training·Cristina Clark - Carnivore Lifestyle Coach & Fitness Coach For Women·30 August 2026·1h 6m

About this episode
Hey Friend, What if the scale is lying to you? In this episode of Carnivore Lifestyle for Women, I sit down with Bart Kay, also known online as Professor Bart Kay, the nutrition science watchdog. Bart is bold, direct, and not afraid to challenge what we have been told about weight loss, health, food, plants, carbohydrates, fasting, GLP-1 drugs, exercise, and the scale. And this conversation goes there. We talk about why midlife women are so often taught to focus on the number, even though the scale does not tell you what is happening metabolically, what your body composition looks like, how much inflammation you are carrying, or whether your body is actually getting healthier. Bart also talks about why symptom management is not the same as addressing what is happening in the body, why food guidelines may not be adding up, and why he tells people to challenge everything they hear, including him. In this episode, we talk about: Why the scale may be lying to you Why body composition matters more than weight Why getting smaller is not the same as getting healthier Why midlife women need to stop chasing the number Why Bart says the medical system is focused on symptom management Why food guidelines may not be adding up Why he believes carnivore makes sense Why he says no plants, no carbohydrates, and no processed foods What he thinks about fasting and GLP-1 drugs Why short, intense training may matter more than hours of cardio Why grounding and blue light matter in his five health hacks This episode is not for the woman who wants another soft answer. But if you are tired of being told your labs are fine, your symptoms are normal, your weight gain is just age, and your only option is another prescription, this conversation will make you think differently. Before you go, grab my free Carnivore Kickstart Guide. It is for the woman who is tired of guessing and wants a simple place to begin. You do not need another confusing food list. You do not need another person telling you to eat less, move more, and try harder. You need a simple starting point that helps you begin building a carnivore lifestyle that feels simple, strong, and sustainable. Go to https://mycarnivore.lifestyle/#kickstart and get the free Carnivore Kickstart Guide. CONNECT WITH BART KAY YouTube: youtube.com/@bart-kay Instagram: instagram.com/bart_kay_nutrition Links: https://linktr.ee/bart.kay.nutrition CONNECT WITH CRISTINA CLARK Website: https://mycarnivore.lifestyle Free Carnivore Kickstart Guide: https://mycarnivore.lifestyle/#kickstart Instagram: https://instagram.com/mycarnivore.lifestyle Email: carnivorelifestyle@proton.me Quick note: I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing shared in this podcast is meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always check with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, workouts, or lifestyle.