In Part 2 of this AMA, Vanessa answers your most asked questions on protein, fat loss, muscle, and metabolism — including digestion issues, emotional eating, protein myths, and how to optimize your intake for better body composition results.

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If you've been struggling to hit your protein targets, wondering about protein powders vs amino acids, or trying to optimize fat loss while preserving lean mass, this episode breaks it all down in a clear, actionable way.

Vanessa covers:

• How to increase protein intake if you have digestive issues or reflux

• Why smaller, evenly spaced protein meals may improve muscle protein synthesis

• Protein powders vs essential amino acids — which is better for fat loss and muscle

• The science behind the Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) and how it supports fat loss while preserving lean mass

• Whether high protein intake damages kidneys (and what the research actually shows)

• Emotional eating — why it happens and how to break the cycle

• How protein helps reduce cravings and late-night snacking

• The impact of ultra-processed foods on hunger and calorie intake

• Beef protein vs whey protein — what matters most for body composition

• Why total daily protein intake matters more than the specific source

This episode is packed with evidence-based insights to help you use protein more strategically for fat loss, body recomposition, and long-term metabolic health.

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Vanessa shares her behind-the-scenes system built from the approach she used to lose 14+ lbs of body fat while preserving lean mass.

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In this AMA episode, Vanessa answers your questions on fat loss, protein intake, PSMF, keto, pregnancy nutrition, and muscle preservation.

Topics include perimenopause fat loss, protein timing, ketosis myths, GLP-1 considerations, and how to structure high-protein days for body recomposition.

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If you've been struggling with fat loss — especially during perimenopause — or wondering how to structure your protein intake for better results, this episode breaks down the science and gives you practical strategies you can apply right away.

Vanessa covers:

• Why fat loss becomes more difficult during perimenopause — and what actually works

• How to structure PSMF (Protein-Sparing Modified Fast) days for optimal fat loss

• Whether protein kicks you out of ketosis (and why this myth persists)

• If tracking ketones or GKI is necessary for fat loss

• How to approach fat loss before pregnancy

• What her diet looks like during pregnancy

• How to space protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis

• How to think about keto vs protein-focused approaches

• Details on the upcoming PSMF Recipe Library

This episode is packed with actionable insights on using protein strategically to burn fat, preserve lean mass, and improve metabolic health.

🎯 Want to Try This Approach?

Vanessa's PSMF Recipe Library is launching soon!

👉 Join the waitlist for early access + launch discount HERE

Join the waitlist: Sign up HERE to be the first to know when it has been released!

Get 20% off the Tone Device to try on a PSMF Day! Shop the collection HERE and use the code VANESSA

Get delicious high protein meal recipes! Connect with Vanessa on Instagram @ketogenicgirl

🔴 Tone LUX Red Light Therapy Get 20% off the Tone LUX Crystal Red Light Therapy collection including the Crystal Mask and accessories the with the code VANESSA HERE

Follow @optimalproteinpodcast on Instagram to see visuals and posts mentioned on this podcast.

Link to join the Facebook group for the podcast

The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or exercise regimen.