How Women Over 40 Can Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time
Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
Release Date: 12/01/2025
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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores
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info_outlineIf you’re a woman over 40 trying to build muscle, burn fat, and not lose your mind in the process, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the biggest takeaways from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s interview with Thomas DeLauer - specifically her approach to body recomposition and what it really takes to grow muscle and lose fat at the same time. As an IFBB bodybuilding pro who’s coached women for almost 20 years, I’m giving you my honest thoughts, what actually works in the real world, and where most women go wrong once hormones, aging, and metabolism shifts start kicking in!
We’re talking protein targets that actually make sense, how much you really need, what supplements are worth your time, and why creatine isn’t scary. I’m also getting into resistance training basics, how many sets you actually need per muscle group, and what a realistic weekly training plan looks like if you’re trying to change your body in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
If you want to build muscle, burn fat, stay healthy, and look hot doing it without drowning in misinformation, you’re in the right place!
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Key Takeaways:
00:18 What I took from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s interview
01:49 Why building muscle over 40 feels harder
03:10 Why protein matters so much
06:30 Supplements that actually help
10:25 How to train to build real muscle
19:37 How sleep affects fat loss and muscle growth
24:07 Wrapping it all up
Links Mentioned:
Watch the full episode of “Do This to Lose Fat & Build Muscle at the Same Time | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Fat Loss Keys” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFOsu-mWlk4
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Shawn Stevenson’s Sleep Smarter book (mentioned in the episode): https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Smarter-Essential-Strategies-Success/dp/1536618314
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