How Change Your Workout for Women 40 and beyond | 296
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Release Date: 03/06/2025
From Bloat to Bliss: Gut Health Secrets
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’ve ever said, “My stomach hates me,” this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is your permission slip to stop guessing and finally figure out what’s actually going on inside that bloated, confused belly of yours. Bloat by noon? Clothes suddenly tight? Brain fog, mood swings, or feeling like your body’s just off? Yeah, your gut’s probably waving a white flag—and I’ve invited Lindsay Renteria here to talk all about. Lindsay Renteria and I dive deep into: ✅ The truth about food sensitivity tests (and why they might be messing with your head) ✅ What leaky gut really...
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From Punishment to Peace: Rewriting the Rules of Health|298
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you think health has to be hard, restrictive, and basically suck the joy outta life—this episode is your wake-up call. I’m joined by Justin Nault, founder of Clovis (and one of the very few dudes I’ve let crash the mic), and trust me—he earns his seat. He and I talk food freedom, telling diet culture to go pound sand, and finally learning how to feel unbothered by what other people think even if it’s your inner mean girl. We cover: 👉 How to actually enjoy your workouts again (no more “no pain, no gain” BS) 👉 The truth about self-sabotage (spoiler: it’s wearing a...
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Sneaky Stressors Keeping On The Belly Fat |297
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I’m talking all about when you’re saying, “I’m fine, everything’s fine” when everything is not as fine as you want it to be. Yeah, this vibe might be the very thing blocking your weight loss, stealing your sleep, jacking your mood, and wrecking your energy like a toddler on a sugar bender. I’m breaking down the hidden stressors you’ve been brushing off as “just how life is”—but your body’s waving red flags like it’s landing planes on the runway. I’m talking: 👉Mental load madness (when you are the magic fairy of the house...
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Prolon's Unique Fasting Method|296
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting is your golden ticket or just another wellness trend that will leave you frustrated—this episode is for YOU. I sat down with Renee Fitton from Prolon to break down intermittent fasting vs. fasting mimicking—and spoiler alert: yes, there’s a difference, and yes, it matters, especially if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause. Renee and I dove into: How the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet gives you food and the benefits of fasting (without white knuckling your way through the day) Why five days is the sweet spot for fat loss, inflammation,...
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Your Diet Is Stopping You From Losing Weight. Here's Why|295
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Ladies, 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...
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Redefining Aging and Beauty in Our 40s with Nicole Meline|294
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
You know those moments when you catch your reflection and think, wait… is this my body now?! Yeah, we’re going THERE today. This episode is a must for every woman over 40 who’s tired of feeling like her body is giving her the finger. I sat down with Nicole Meline, and we’re talking about ditching outdated fitness rules, reclaiming joy in movement, and actually loving your body—without the “I’ll love myself when…” nonsense. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 💥 Why the fitness industry sold us a toxic lie (and how to break free) 💥 The secret to making peace with your ever-changing...
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How Change Your Workout for Women 40 and beyond | 296
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Let’s be honest —working out in your 40s isn’t what it used to be. Once upon a time, two-hour gym sessions and body-part splits made sense. But now? Your body’s like, “Nah, girl, we need a new plan.” If you’ve been stuck in the “more is better” trap—grinding out hours of cardio, punishing yourself with workouts that leave you exhausted, or feeling guilty because you can’t commit to marathon gym sessions—this episode is for YOU. Inside this episode: ✅ The BIGGEST workout mistake women over 40 make (and how to fix it) ✅ Why “no pain, no gain” is actually...
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Building Better Boundaries for a Healthy Lifestyle |292
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
I’m thrilled to share my latest episode where I get real with Elizabeth Strenzel about the magic of setting boundaries. I’ve always believed that my health journey isn’t just about the right diet or workout—it’s about the boundaries I set for myself. In this Fit Girl Magic episode, Elizabeth, reveals her “aha” moment (passing out at her desk!) that pushed her to stop running on empty and start choosing herself. Here’s What I Learned & Shared: Boundaries Are Verbs: Boundaries aren’t just static rules—they’re dynamic actions that help you show up better every day. The...
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The Consistency Code: Your Secret to Losing Stubborn Fat After 40| 291| 291
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
Alright, Magic Makers, it’s time for some tough love wrapped in a big ol’ permission slip to make your life EASIER! If chasing your goals feels like a never-ending battle and you’re constantly playing tug-of-war with yourself, no wonder you’re stuck in the same loop. The problem isn’t YOU—it’s the way you’re setting yourself up. In this episode, we’re getting real about: ✅ Why loose goals might be your missing link to success ✅ How tracking your wins (instead of your failures) is a total game-changer ✅ Why I will never hand you a meal plan and send you on your way ...
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Healing from Within: Gut Health Strategies for Women Over 40 |290
Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40
If you've ever said, "I think I have gut issues, but I don’t even know what gut health really is…"—this episode is for you! I’m sitting down with Megan Hopp, a nurse practitioner and functional medicine consultant, to break down WTF gut health actually is, why your bloating isn’t normal, and how your gut could be the sneaky culprit behind your stubborn belly fat (yep, really). 🔍 Inside this episode: ✔️ What “gut health” actually means (no, it’s not just trendy social media talk) ✔️ Why bloating after every meal isn’t just the way it is ✔️ How stress—yes,...
info_outlineLet’s be honest —working out in your 40s isn’t what it used to be. Once upon a time, two-hour gym sessions and body-part splits made sense. But now? Your body’s like, “Nah, girl, we need a new plan.”
If you’ve been stuck in the “more is better” trap—grinding out hours of cardio, punishing yourself with workouts that leave you exhausted, or feeling guilty because you can’t commit to marathon gym sessions—this episode is for YOU.
Inside this episode:
✅ The BIGGEST workout mistake women over 40 make (and how to fix it)
✅ Why “no pain, no gain” is actually sabotaging your results
✅ How to train for LIFE (not just for aesthetics)
✅ The best way to keep up with kids, grandkids, and, let’s be honest, carrying your grocery bags in one trip.
✅ The sneaky workout shifts that help prevent injuries, build muscle, and keep you strong AF
If you want workouts that leave you feeling ENERGIZED, not EXHAUSTED—without spending your life in the gym—this is your game plan.
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