Are the workouts that used to work not working anymore?

I've been there. At 49, my body changed. I didn't recognize myself anymore. My toned, lean, athletic physique suddenly turned blobby. And it was horrifying.

I was not ready to give up though. I figured out how to turn things around.

In this episode I'll explain how I changed my workouts and changed my body!

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POD165 - The Truth About Cortisol Belly Fat (And How to Fix It)

Adjustable Dumbbells I Recommend

Lift-IT! 10-Day Beginner Intro to Strength Training ($27)

Learn to Lift 10-Week Beginner Program

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Spring is here, which means a lot of midlife women are thinking about losing a few pounds before bikini season.

In this Q&A I answer four of the most common weight loss questions I get from midlife women:

1. I've started eating more protein and lifting weights, but my weight is going UP. What's going on?
2. I'm eating clean. Why am I not losing weight?
3. How do I track meals like stews and soups when every serving has a different mix of ingredients?
4. How do I choose a good protein powder, and how do I tell if it's actually high in protein?

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Midlife Fat Loss Formula >

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You've probably heard the term 'cortisol belly' thrown around on social media. And more than likely, they are trying to sell you a tea or a supplement to fix it.

Here's the thing: cortisol belly is real. But no supplement or new ab exercise is going to fix it.

In this episode I explain what cortisol belly is, and why this kind of belly fat is worth paying attention to - because it's more than just a cosmetic problem.

You'll learn:

1. Why you've grown a 'muffin top' (it's a combination of things)
2. What visceral fat is, and why you want to get rid of it
3. What cortisol belly is and how to fix it

Resources mentioned:

Episode #41: Stress: Why You Should NOT Ignore It in Menopause

Episode #128: Simple Tips to Sleep Better

Learn to Lift 10-week program

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Someone commented on my latest reel: "Show me your legs. I want to know if your program is going to get my legs in shape too."

That one comment opened up something I've been wanting to talk about for a long time.

Because fitness influencers everywhere are using their bodies as "proof" that their programs work. The implied promise is: 'Do this workout, look like me.' And most of them will never pull back the curtain on what's actually going on behind the scenes.

In this episode, I'm getting completely honest about what you can actually expect. I talk about the role of genetics, fat distribution, what those before-and-after photos aren't showing you, and why comparing your results to anyone else's is a trap.

I'm also sharing the honest truth about my own results and why my upper body is outpacing my legs.

If you've ever looked at a fit woman online and wondered, "Could I look like her?", this one is for you.

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Learn to Lift

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I got my body composition measured this week for the first time in way too long.

Honestly? I walked in bracing for bad news. The scale is up, I've been eating out way more than I should, and I haven't been sleeping great. I figured I knew what I was going to hear.

I was wrong.

In this episode, I share my full body recomposition journey, from where I started to where I am now, including my latest InBody results.

I also walk you through the different ways you can track body recomposition at home, no expensive equipment needed.

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Resources mentioned:

Simple way to take progress pics

Summer Shape-Up

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As summer approaches, it's tempting to focus purely on the number on the scale. But losing weight and losing fat are not the same thing, and the difference matters.

Whether you're using a GLP-1 or counting calories, if you're not paying attention to your muscles, you could be setting yourself up for serious problems down the road.

In this episode, I share 5 reasons why muscle matters far beyond just looking toned, and why holding onto it as you diet might be the most important thing you do for your future self.

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Resources mentioned:

1. Learn to Lift 10-week beginner program
2. Strength Training Membership
3. Summer Shape-Up: 8-week group coaching starts April 20

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Three years ago I got my body back. And that changed everything.

It was the spark that started this podcast in the first place.

In this episode, I share the story of what drove me to transform my own body after menopause, and what I have learned about building a body that not only look and feel great now but will allow you to thrive in the decades ahead.

Because here is the thing: we cannot stop the wrinkles or stop our skin from getting looser with age. But there is a LOT we can do to stay strong and functional, and not get frail.

This is my story of how I built the body I want to spend the rest of my life in. Hopefully, it will provide some inspiration for building yours, too.

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Resources mentioned:

1. Episode #139: Perimenopause & HRT - My Personal Story >>

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There are a lot of programs out there calling themselves strength training. If you're confused about what real strength training actually is, I'm not surprised - I was too.

Sometimes the best way to truly understand something is to experience it.

That's why I created Lift-IT! a 10-day introduction to proper strength training, and in honor of my 55th birthday, I'm giving it away for free! 🎈

Zero excuses, zero barrier. Just grab some dumbbells or a couple water bottles and come find out. Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout.

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Resources mentioned:

1. Lift-IT! (free thru April 30th with code BIRTHDAY):
2. Episode #57: Cardio with Weights vs. Strength Training
3. Episode #153: Why Follow-Along Programs Don't Build Muscle and Strength

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