Calorie Deficits Don’t Work for Women with UFC Champion Miesha Tate

2026-01-13

283: UFC World Champion, mother and nutrition activist Miesha Tate is here to talk about what women actually need when it comes to food, strength, and recovery. We break down why calories in vs. calories out doesn’t always work for women, how hormones completely change the nutrition conversation, and why nutrient density matters more than restriction. Miesha shares her journey in a male-dominated sport, how she rebuilt her health and performance after having kids, and what she’s learned about food as fuel, and how to raise healthy kids in an unhealthy wor...

283: UFC World Champion, mother and nutrition activist Miesha Tate is here to talk about what women actually need when it comes to food, strength, and recovery. We break down why calories in vs. calories out doesn’t always work for women, how hormones completely change the nutrition conversation, and why nutrient density matters more than restriction. Miesha shares her journey in a male-dominated sport, how she rebuilt her health and performance after having kids, and what she’s learned about food as fuel, and how to raise healthy kids in an unhealthy world.

Topics Discussed:

→ Is calories in vs. calories out the best framework for women’s nutrition?

→ How should women eat differently than men for strength, hormones, and longevity?

→ What does eating nutrient-dense food do for performance and recovery?

→ How does Miesha use red light therapy and HBOT to improve recovery?

→ How can moms rebuild strength, metabolism, and bone density after having kids?