The Hormone Blocking Your Progress (Especially After 35)
You’re eating clean, working out, doing everything right—so why aren’t you seeing results? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a silent saboteur that affects millions of women over 35: insulin resistance. Our guest, Stephanie—a registered dietitian and clinic founder—shares how insulin sensitivity (or lack of it) could be the missing link behind:
Stubborn belly fat
Constant fatigue or energy crashes
Brain fog
Hormonal shifts
Feeling like your metabolism just stopped
Here’s the wild part–
You can be insulin resistant for years without ever showing a red flag on a lab test. You might feel “off,” but your results still come back “normal.” Sound familiar?
In this episode, we cover:
The difference between insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity
How to know if insulin is behind your symptoms
Simple steps to boost your sensitivity (no finger pricks required)
Why strength training and walking are non-negotiables
The “after-meal walk” hack that can change everything
Stephanie has seen 100% results—weight loss, better energy, and a return to feeling like themselves again—just by improving insulin sensitivity. Tune in now—this could be the game-changer you’ve been missing.
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Why REST days are the KEY to better Results!
Years ago, I burned out hard. I stopped exercising for 4 weeks— just walked. And guess what? My body thrived. What I thought was a setback turned out to be the secret weapon I was missing: recovery.
When you train, you’re breaking down muscle tissue. But the real transformation? It happens when you rest. Recovery is when your body repairs, rebuilds, and comes back stronger. Skip it, and you risk inflammation, hormone imbalance, and burnout.
Here’s what to know:
–Muscle groups need ~48 hours to recover. Sore? Take 72.
–We train M/W/F and recover on weekends with walking.
–Every 4–6 weeks, take a full recovery week—mobility, sauna, walking, foam rolling.
Worried about losing progress? Science says: You won’t. In fact, strength holds even with planned breaks. And your muscles remember how to rebuild—even after 15 years.
Recovery isn’t quitting. It’s how you win!!!
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Muscle vs. Fat: Why the Scale Doesn’t Show Your Real Progress
If the scale is making you second-guess your progress, this 3-minute podcast episode will change your perspective.
If you’re exercising and not seeing the scale drop, don’t panic—fat loss happens before weight loss becomes noticeable. The scale doesn’t tell the full story of what’s happening in your body.
Why the Scale Can Be Misleading–Muscle is about 75% water, while fat is roughly 15% water. Since water is heavy, muscle naturally weighs more than fat. Muscle is denser, it's more metabolically active.
This means you will lose inches before you see the scale change.
If you’ve started strength training—whether it’s barre, Pilates, lifting weights, or even resistance-based workouts—your body will retain water to repair tissues. This is a normal and necessary part of the process.
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Should You Sync Your Workouts to Your Cycle?
Can syncing your workouts to your cycle lead to better results? It sounds logical—train harder when your body is primed for strength and dial it back when hormones make recovery tougher. But does science back it up?
Here’s the twist: Research doesn’t fully support cycle syncing for workouts. Instead, a personalized approach is key. In this episode, we break down:
How to structure recovery around your cycle
Using Progressive Overload to keep seeing results
Adjusting your training schedule during PMS days
The best foods to ease premenstrual symptoms (salmon & avocados!)
Learn how to work with your body, not against it—and why tracking your cycle can be a game-changer.
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Is Walking Enough for Weight Loss?
For years, I thought high-intensity cardio was the only way—until burnout led me to walking. What I discovered changed everything.
Walking isn’t just easy—it’s effective. It reduces cortisol, improves insulin sensitivity, and supports fat loss. It also increases blood flow, strengthens bones, and enhances recovery.
The best walking for weight loss is Zone 2 Walking—a brisk pace where you can still hold a conversation—is ideal for fat-burning and overall health.
But how much? How often? Do I need a weighted vest? Should I add HIIT cardio, or can I get all of the benefits from walking alone?
Listen to the full episode now to dive deeper in the the benefits of walking and SO much more!
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Health isn’t just about exercise. The 30 minutes we spend working out each day doesn’t define our overall well-being. I realized this firsthand when I turned 40–I had to rethink everything I was doing. I had to redefine fitness.
The biggest question I faced was: Can I achieve real health and fitness in my 40s through walking, strength training, and good nutrition? Or do I need more–more supplements, stricter routines, a rigid approach?
The answer lies in Exercise Science, but not in the way you might think. It’s not about punishment or perfection. It’s about experiencing real, sustainable change–fitness that aligns with your goals, your schedule, your hormones, and life’s unpredictability. Fitness with heart. Fitness with grace.
Most women are too hard on themselves when it comes to fitness. They feel like they’re not doing enough, struggle with consistency, or let life’s chaos derail their progress.
My goal? To help movement become a natural part of our lives–not just another task on the to-do list. To embrace aging with strength and confidence.
This podcast will share HOW to uncomplicate and enjoy movement again, while de-bunking some very pervasive theories out there.