Episodes
Midlife Belly Fat: Part 1:The Exercise Story
In this episode you'll hear: 1. The impact of hormones and stress on weight gain: The hosts discuss how hormones and stress can contribute to midlife belly fat, emphasizing that weight gain is not solely about calories in and out but also about the body's hormonal and stress responses. 2. The importance of calorie intake […]
Rest vs. Sleep: What's the Difference?
We know that we need to pay closer attention to rest and sleep in midlife, but what is the difference between rest and sleep? I've found that even when I'm getting enough sleep, I may not be getting enough rest. For me that manifests in increased crankiness and a lesser ability to cope with day-to-day […]
Hormones & Optimizing Menopause Fitness Strategies
How might your fitness plan look different from what you did in your 20's and 30's?This episode is all about optimizing your exercise routine by accommodating your fluctuating hormones. You are NOT broken! You may have noticed that high volume cardio and sparsely eating does NOT equate to the slim, svelte figure you expect. That's […]
Chicken Soup for the Midlife Body and Soul
Remember the book series 'Chicken Soup for the…'? Started in 1993, these books provided a "story" that helped you help yourself and make your world a better place to live. Maybe this was the beginning of the 'self-care' movement. Chicken Soup for the Midlife Body and Soul is meant to have you question what you […]
Morning Routines in Midlife: Make the Most of Your Day
What does your 'morning routine' look like? What morning routine, you may ask. Some folks make mornings a mad dash, rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of java, and running out the door. Others prefer a more leisurely approach, luxuriating in bed, slowing arising, meditating, and enjoying coffee while watching the sunrise. Most of […]
Has Your Exercise Stopped Working in Midlife?
Why is my exercise not working? Cam and Amelia explore how exercise methods and routines that worked in our 20's and 30's don't work in midlife. We explore the need for strength training. We examine what we need 'on board' to know if we are prepared to exercise for the day. We look at the […]
005: Exercise! What you need to do differently at menopause & how to stay motivated
Send us a text In this episode, I’m thrilled to be speaking with Judy Arazoza, a midlife fitness professional. We chat about why exercise should be done differently at menopause, how to stay motivated, and lots of other juicy content to help you feel fit and healthy in this next cycle of your life. Grab […]