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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

Alright, Magic Makers… we are going there today. Intermittent fasting. Some people swear by it. Some people swear at it. And most midlife women are stuck in the middle wondering: 👉 Should I be skipping breakfast?👉 Is fasting helping my metabolism… or quietly stressing my body out?👉 And why does everything feel harder after 40? In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and diabetes care specialist Ashley Bazell to cut through the noise and give you the real, grown-woman perspective on fasting. Because here’s the truth… Fasting can be...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

For years, you did what you were told. Eat less. Move more. More cardio. Smaller portions. Be disciplined. And for a while? It worked. Until it didn’t. In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m sharing my own story as a former fitness competitor who spent nine years controlling every bite, every rep, every inch of my body… and what happened when menopause knocked me flat and the old strategies stopped working. If you feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but your body isn’t responding anymore, this episode is for you. We’re talking about: Why weight loss after 40 feels...

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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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Why Doing Less Works Better for Midlife Weight Loss|339

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

This is Part 2 of Doable 26, where we go deeper into why doing less actually works. If you want the backstory, Part 1 pairs perfectly with this episode. In this one, we’re getting real about why “good habits” don’t stick. It’s not because you’re lazy or inconsistent. It’s because you’re trying to do too much. We’re talking about: Why checking all the boxes keeps you stuck How intensity pretends to be consistency What actually creates follow-through in midlife Why doing less is often the smartest move Doable 26 isn’t a plan or a challenge. It’s an experiment. You...

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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Ever catch yourself thinking: “I’m disciplined. I’m consistent. I’m doing all the right things… so WHY is nothing in my body changing?” Yeah. That spiral. This Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is for you. If you’re over 40 and stuck with stubborn belly fat, low energy, and a scale that refuses to cooperate, here’s the uncomfortable truth I unpack in this episode: 👉 It’s probably not because you’re doing something wrong. 👉 It’s because you’re doing everything too right… using rules that no longer fit your body or your life. In this episode, I talk about: Why...

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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

If you’ve ever said, “My metabolism must be broken,” this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. Because here’s the truth: Your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s underfed, overtrained, and over the old diet games. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m breaking down why years of “doing it right” eventually backfire for women over 40 and why pushing harder is usually the exact thing keeping you stuck. We’re talking about metabolic seasons and why fat loss isn’t a year-round sport. I walk you through the four outcomes of my latest quiz and what...

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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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