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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Release Date: 09/11/2024

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

You know that “I’ll start fresh in January” energy? Yeah… I’m calling BS on that. In this episode, it's time to break up with that New Year hype and showing you how to start your comeback now, right in the middle of the messy, cookie-filled, pre-holiday chaos. Because here’s the truth: dates don’t create change—reflection does. Here’s What I Talk About: Why waiting for January 1st keeps us stuck in the same “start-over” cycle The 3-step year-end reset I use with my clients: Review. Reset. Reimagine. How to build boring but bulletproof consistency that actually...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

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In this episode of Fit Girl Magic, I’m diving headfirst **Intermittent Fasting**. Is it the magical solution for women over 40, or just another fleeting trend? On today’s show I talk all about the myths, the science, and all the pros and cons of this popular eating strategy.

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What is Intermittent Fasting? I break down the different methods and how they fit into real life.

My Personal Journey: Hear my candid experience with intermittent fasting and why I made the switch.

Insider Nutrition Insight: Learn what happens in your body when you eat versus when you fast, and why timing truly matters.

Hormones & Menopause: The unique challenges faced by women over 40 and why IF might not be the golden ticket.

Tips for Success: How to dip your toes into fasting without throwing your life into chaos.

Real-life examples of how fasting can be tricky for those with jam-packed schedules.

Practical Advice: From timing your meals to dealing with hunger, I share actionable advice that you can start using today.

If you feel like you“intermittent fasting” everywhere and found yourself wondering if it’s worth the hype, this episode is for you. I’m cutting through the noise to give you practical, no-nonsense advice tailored for women navigating life over 40.

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