Reverse Dieting, PCOS, and how to get abs the right way with Micaela Riley

We’re back for round 3 with our girl Micaela Riley (@bebalancedbymicaela) - and this might just be our favorite conversation yet.

Micaela shares her continued evolution in health, hormones, and mindset. From battling PCOS, burnout, and the “eat less, move more” mentality to rebuilding her metabolism, healing her gut, and building a strong, balanced body — this one’s packed with golden takeaways.

We also dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes of the wellness world: copycats on social media, staying authentic through algorithm chaos, and learning to live a little while still prioritizing your health.

Follow Micaela Riley on Instagram → @bebalancedbymicaela

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Downtown Austin life & filming commercials

04:00 – Copycats and social media burnout

08:00 – Showing personality as a wellness creator

13:00 – Micaela’s transformation story

17:00 – Overexercising, under-eating & hormone chaos

24:00 – Reverse dieting & metabolism recovery

33:00 – PCOS, testing, and rebuilding your body

42:00 – The pro-metabolic diet myth

48:00 – Tracking macros & blood sugar awareness

53:00 – Abs, core training & real progress

58:00 – Finding balance & peace in the process

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-talk-with-jill-and-jenna/id1597804122