If you’re a woman over 40 who feels like your body stopped responding to the things that used to work — this podcast is for you. Midlife Stronger is the go-to show for women navigating perimenopause and menopause who want to lose fat, build strength, and feel confident again without punishing their bodies. Hosted by Donna, a weight loss and fitness coach specializing in midlife women, this podcast breaks down what really changes after 40 — from hormones and metabolism to muscle loss, stress, ...
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Why Cardio Stops Working After 40 — The Midlife Truth
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Coach Donna explains why long, intense cardio often backfires for women in midlife: hormonal shifts (estrogen, progesterone, insulin, cortisol) can increase belly fat, disrupt sleep, and cause muscle loss. She outlines a smarter approach — prioritize strength training, shorten or lower cardio intensity, support recovery and increase protein — and g…
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Midlife Upgrade: How Protein Saved My Body and My Energy
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Coach Donna explains why midlife weight gain isn’t a failure of willpower but a hormonal shift, and how increasing protein and lifting heavier helped her lose 25 pounds and regain energy. She shares a simple, practical plan: add protein at every meal and snack, prioritize resistance training, and seek support to navigate midlife changes.…
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