In this episode of the Girl Science podcast, coaches Karen Anthony and Abby Kemper delve into common weight loss queries. They discuss why weight fluctuations occur despite following diet and exercise plans to the letter. Highlighting the role of stress and inflammation, they advise listeners to look beyond the scale and consider various factors like cortisol levels and muscle repair. Encouraging listeners to view weight as just one piece of the puzzle, they emphasize the value of trends over daily weigh-ins and the importance of photos and measurements in tracking progress.