Your Diet Is Stopping You From Losing Weight. Here's Why|295
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Release Date: 03/20/2025
How to Stay Consistent Through the Holidays (Without Burning Out)|329
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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How To Lift Harder Not Smarter Over 40| 328
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Back in my competition days, rest days weren’t a thing. My “recovery” was half-assed yoga followed by guilt because I wasn’t drenched in sweat. If I wasn’t training six days a week with a side of cardio, I thought my gains would evaporate. Sound familiar? Fast-forward to today, I’ve softened my stance. Most women I coach are juggling work, kids, parents, and a full-on life. 90 minute workouts just aren’t it anymore. So let’s talk about how to get strong without burning out. This week, I’m sharing my takeaways from Dr. Bret Contreras’ conversation on the Huberman Lab...
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What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Good Fats with Udo Erasmus|327
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
You’ve heard me preach about the power of good fats, and this week, I finally sat down with the man who literally started the good‑oil movement: Udo Erasmus, creator of the legendary Udo’s 3‑6‑9 Blend and author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill. We’re busting myths left and right in this one. Remember when we thought fat‑free was the holy grail? Yeah… about that. Udo and I dig into: · Why your “healthy” oils might secretly be wrecking your hormones, joints, and mood · The truth about “cold‑pressed”...
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2 Diet Lies Midlife Women Needs To Stop Believing|326
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Alright, Magic Makers—today I’m getting a little spicy. I’m calling out the two lies I used to tell myself all the damn time, and if you’ve ever said, “I’ll start when things calm down” or “I just need 30 days to get my sh*t together,” this one’s gonna sting (in a good way). Lie #1: “I’ll start when life calms down.” Let’s be real—when has that ever happened? If you’re waiting for your schedule to magically open up, you might be waiting till retirement. I’ll tell you how I learned to show up even when life feels like a circus (and yes, sometimes it totally...
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5 Must-Have Supplements Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About (and the Ones to Avoid)| 325
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’ve ever stared at your supplement stash wondering if any of it’s actually doing something, this Fit Girl Magic episode is your wake-up call. Kim sits down with Jared St. Clair, herbalist, supplement expert, and host of Vitality Radio, to break down the real truth about supplements for women over 40. You’ll learn: The 5 Vital Supplements that actually move the needle (and why they matter) Why Amazon isn’t your friend when it comes to buying vitamins How to tell if your collagen, magnesium, or probiotics are worth the hype What “third-party tested” really means — and why...
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Am I the A 🤬hole to My Body|324
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Okay, real talk — I had to ask myself the question I’d been obsessed with the Reddit forum: Am I the A🤬 hole? And when it came to my fitness journey… yeah, I was. In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I spent years bullying my body, pushing harder, eating less, stressing more, and wondering why nothing was working. A🤬hole alert: my body wasn’t broken. It was burned out. So, I got curious. I stopped chasing quick fixes and started asking better questions. I hired a coach, committed to a maintenance phase, and watched the scale go up seven...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
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The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight| 323
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism,...
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Midlife Weight Loss Without the Hustle|322
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
What if the harder you try, the more stuck you actually get? I know, sounds backwards, but I learned this lesson the hard way. Picture this: I’m in Hawaii, surrounded by paradise, and instead of enjoying the damn beach, I’m in full-blown meltdown mode over whether I earned my Mai Tai. That was the moment I realized… something had to change. Enter: The Flip Flop Life, my “napkin manifesto” that sat on my hard drive for six years before I finally brought it to life. In this episode, we’re diving into: · Why perfection and all-or-nothing dieting...
info_outlineLadies, we are NOT here for workouts that leave us exhausted, burnt out, and questioning all our life choices. Today, we’re talking about the reality check that hits after 40—when your old gym tricks stop working, and your hormones decide to throw a party you didn’t want an invite to.
If you’ve ever wondered why your two-hour gym sessions aren’t giving you the results they used to—or if you’re struggling to find time for fitness in the chaos of midlife—this episode is for YOU.
I’m breaking down how to train smarter, not longer, and why it’s time to ditch the gym bro splits in favor of workouts that keep you strong, energized, and ready to chase those grandkids (or at least keep up with your overly active Golden Retriever).
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
👉Why your 20-something workout routine isn’t cutting it anymore
👉 The truth about strength training, belly fat, and perimenopause
👉 How to structure a workout for real-life strength (because picking up your grandkids is more important than bicep day)
👉Why less cardio and more smart training is the key to results
👉 How to make workouts work for you—even if you’re short on time
Mentioned in This Episode:
- My go-to workout structure for women 40+
- How to train for power without feeling like you’re breaking your knees
- The one thing you need to focus on for long-term results
Ready to Work Out Smarter?
If you’re done with the “no pain, no gain” BS and want to feel STRONG and ENERGIZED without spending your life in the gym, let’s do this!
Listen now and don’t forget to screenshot this episode, tag me @kimjeffersoncoach, and let me know—are you training to be the strongest old lady in the nursing home?
Links:
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Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast
Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com
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