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What Everyone Must Know About DIET CULTURE AND MID-LIFE|208

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Release Date: 07/19/2023

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Okay magic makers, if you've ever thought maintenance was just code for “you're stuck,” then buckle up, because today’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is about to blow that myth straight outta your protein shake. I’m diving DEEP into the most underrated phase of fat loss: MAINTENANCE (aka the peaceful middle ground where your metabolism gets to breathe and your sanity comes back). If you’ve been stuck in the all-or-nothing hustle, this is your permission slip to chill the F out… strategically. Here’s what I’m breaking down: · Why reverse dieting...

How To Ditch Dieting and Feel Amazing|307

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

You don’t need another diet. You need a reason to stop chasing skinny like it’s still 1999. In this week’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by Olivia Young—a coach who gets it. We both work with women who’ve spent years stuck in the “eat less, move more” loop… and it’s just not working anymore. So we’re doing what most people won’t: we’re having the real convo about what it actually takes to feel good in your body, without obsession. Here’s what we get into: 👉 What performance goals look like (even if you’re not a gym junkie) 👉 Why 15 grams...

Hot Girl Summer Is Out Consistency and Confidence Are In|306

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent more summers than you’d like to admit bouncing between being “on plan” or going completely off the rails—then beating yourself up for it. I used to believe that if I wasn’t starving, sore, and checking every damn box on a to-do list, I was failing. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m calling BS on all of that. I’m sharing how I went from obsessive meal prep and gym workouts on vacation (yes, I was that girl) to actually enjoying my life and making progress. It’s all about what I call my Non-Negotiables—a few simple habits I...

How to Reclaim Your Energy, Sanity, and Self-Compassion|305

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Ever feel like you're crushing life… until life crushes you right back? You're meal-prepping, showing up for workouts, answering emails faster than ChatGPT, helping your kids survive college admissions, and wondering why you are running on fumes. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just burned the hell out. In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Ellen Schinke, burnout expert, high-achiever whisperer, and fellow recovering perfectionist, to break down what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to spot it before you're face down on the floor...

Reverse Dieting Over 40: How to Heal a Tired Metabolism |304

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Ever feel like your metabolism is giving you the finger? You’re eating “clean,” doing all the workouts, skipping the wine—and STILL not seeing results? Girl, this episode is your permission slip to stop under-eating and start healing your metabolism. In Part 2 of the Metabolism Reset Series, we’re talking all things reverse dieting aka how to add calories without blowing up the scale or losing your mind. Yep, it’s a thing. And yes, it works especially if you’ve been living in a 1200-calorie prison since the early 2000s. Here’s what I break down: What the hell is reverse...

What You Must Know About Navigating Hospital Stays

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Ever found yourself in a hospital room Googling “all the medical mumbo jumbo that you just heard from five different people in white coats? Or maybe you’ve sat there silently, praying someone would just translate what's happening to your mom or spouse? You're not alone. Hospitals can be overwhelming AF. When our loved ones get admitted, we’re handed forms, not answers. We're expected to trust the process, even when our gut says something’s off. And let’s be honest—half the time you don’t know who’s in charge, what your rights are, or how to get your questions answered without...

What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty! Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you? You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted. In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos). Here's what we're diving into: ▶️ Why...

What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

What can you do revive your tired metabolism?|302

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Start Nourishing Your Whole Life |301

Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40

Feeling stuck AF? You’re not broken — your intuition’s just been on mute. Today, I’m chatting with the amazing Isabel Chiara to uncover how to stop sabotaging yourself, trust your gut again, and actually nourish your mind, body, and soul — without feeling like you’re a DIY project that needs constant fixing. We’re swerving off the usual path and getting real about what’s actually driving your behaviors. (Hint: It’s not your willpower, it’s not your macros, and it’s definitely not a broken metabolism.) Inside this episode, Isabel and I dig into: ✨ Why ignoring your gut...

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“If there is one thing, I want women to take away from this conversation, just let shit go! Try new things. You don't have to be great at everything you do. Nothing has to be perfect. Enjoy your life because God knows how much time we have. Let’s just enjoy and experiment and explore. Tap into sides of ourselves we didn't know we had, and we were too afraid to try because we didn't think we would be good at it!” - Maryann LoRusso

I had such a great time talking to my guest Maryann LoRusso. We dive into so many different topics during this episode that I think anyone of any age can benefit from this conversation! Not just someone in their 40s or 50s! I found Maryanne on Instagram and I really loved her vibe and I know that you will too!

Maryann is the creator of the More Beautiful Project, which includes an online magazine, podcast, and newsletter for women journeying through midlife. Maryann brings to More Beautiful more than three decades of experience as a journalist and media executive. I love that the term more beautiful can mean anything to anyone!

Maryann has come out of fashion media industry, and we are going to talk about how that industry really shaped the women in our 40s and beyond and how it's so different for women in their 20s!

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-girl-magic-healthy-living-for-women-over-40/id1476883661

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