#9 Fit, Fabulous and Forty+ with Trainer & Nutritionist Bobby Levsey

Today we’re sweating (and sipping) with one of our favorite people on earth — our trainer, nutritionist, and friend Bobby Levsey, founder of Platinum Athletics. Bobby’s the results-driven coach behind our complete body transformations, and in this episode, he breaks down everything women over 40 need to know about getting strong, sculpted, and feeling incredible.

From split-schedule training and macro tracking to why “lifting heavy” won’t make you bulky (promise), Bobby shares the real science behind changing your body — and keeping your results without living in the gym. We talk strength vs. cardio, protein myths, the secret to staying toned on vacation, and even how to drink champagne and still hit your goals.

It’s a crash course in body recomposition, self-discipline, and confidence — with plenty of laughs, sour gummies, and champagne math along the way.

💪 In this episode:

• Why “split schedule” weight training actually changes your body shape

• How to find your calorie deficit (and when to reverse it)

• The truth about macros, carbs, and protein for women 40+

• Why cardio isn’t the fat-burning hero you think it is

• The 48-hour calorie-burn effect of strength training

• How alcohol really fits into your fitness plan

• Real talk on “skinny fat,” body composition, and muscle memory

• Quick fire with Bobby: weights or cardio, coffee or matcha, Netflix or nature walk?

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome + Why Bobby Works
  Results over vibes: why split training and macros changed our bodies.

• 02:18 – “Bulky” Myth for Women
  How lifting heavier tightens (doesn’t thicken) when paired with fat loss.

• 05:06 – Split Schedule 101
  Monday legs, Tuesday arms, Wednesday legs… why structure beats “winging it.”

• 07:42 – Progression = Results
  4–16 week window, week-over-week load increases (hello, glute bridges).

• 10:10 – Calorie Deficit vs Surplus
  Why legs “look bigger” if you build muscle without fat loss.

• 12:58 – Macro Basics (Protein/Carb/Fat)
  Personalized targets; why tiny women can’t copy tall men’s plates.

• 16:25 – Tracking That Actually Works
  MyFitnessPal, Bobby’s Platinum Athletics app, and scanning champagne (lol).

• 18:47 – Peanut Butter, Granola & Other Sneaky Calories
  Simple swaps that moved the needle for our families.

• 21:09 – Deficit Isn’t Forever
  Cutting, maintaining, reversing—how to eat more after you lean out.

• 23:40 – “I Blew It” Spiral (Don’t)
  One big night ≠ 2 lbs of fat; water, carbs, and 72-hour bloat explained.

• 26:55 – Strength vs Cardio for Fat Loss
  EPOC 101: why lifting boosts burn for up to 48 hours.

• 30:18 – Vacation & Time Off
  Two weeks off won’t erase muscle—consistency across the year wins.

• 33:02 – Women 40+: Bone Density & Hormones
  Why weights protect bones (Jen’s perfect DEXA), and how often to lift.

• 36:20 – The “Skinny Fat” Fix
  Less cardio, more protein, more weights = tone and shape.

• 39:05 – Carbs Are Not the Villain
  Pre/post-workout carbs for performance; fruit fear, be gone.

• 42:12 – Alcohol: Champagne Math & Hidden Pours
  Serving sizes, 7 cals/g, and how drinks crowd out your food budget.

• 46:30 – Flexible Dieting (80/20)
  Keep your chocolate or tacos—just hit the numbers.

• 49:44 – Real Transformations
  Husbands at 60, 35 lbs fat lost, and why accountability is everything.

• 52:26 – Rapid Fire with Bobby
  Weights vs cardio, Pilates, squats, long walks, coffee, favorite snacks.

• 55:03 – Parting Pep Talk
  The plan, the patience, the payoff—plus our love letter to glute day.

Bobby Levsey — Trainer, Nutritionist, and Founder of Platinum Athletics
Known for transforming clients through customized strength and nutrition programs, Bobby’s philosophy combines science, accountability, and balance. His approach has changed hundreds of bodies (including ours!) — without extreme diets or burnout.

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Follow Bobby on Instagram → @bobbylevsey
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