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Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Release Date: 03/20/2025
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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
Ever notice how the more rules you add… the faster everything falls apart? Yeah. Same. In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m continuing the Doable 26 conversation and calling out the real reason most women over 40 feel “stuck” with their health. Psst.... it’s not lack of discipline. It’s doing too damn much. This isn’t a how-to episode. It’s a permission slip. We’re talking about why: Checking all the boxes doesn’t equal results “All or nothing” thinking keeps you spinning Consistency has nothing to do with intensity And why curiosity beats control every single...
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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
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
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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 Dieting Isn't Working Anymore and What Actually Will|332
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
This winter, I’m not shrinking. I’m building. No crash dieting. No January panic. Just real strength and real momentum. Because here’s the truth most women never get told: You cannot diet your way into better body composition. If you’ve been restricting for years, your body isn’t broken… it’s guarded. Muscle is the midlife game-changer: Stronger metabolism Better hormone support More energy Less joint pain More confidence in your body And the scale? It only shows gravity’s opinion. That’s it. This episode is all about: Why endless dieting backfires in midlife ...
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:
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic
Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast
Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com
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