It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter, especially after 40. 🔻 Mistake #1: Prioritizing Cardio Over Strength Strength training is non-negotiable. Lifting weights builds the muscle that keeps your metabolism fired up and your body resilient. 🔻 Mistake #2: Skimping on Protein Protein isn't just for
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We’ve all heard red wine has some health benefits (hello, resveratrol!), but if you’re over 40 and trying to sleep better, build muscle, and support your metabolism, that evening glass might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I break down the surprising science behind
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STOP doing these 3 things right now to AVOID menopausal weight gain! 1️⃣ Undereating protein: Ladies, muscle is your metabolism’s best friend, and you need enough protein to keep it strong. Aim for at least 30-40g per meal to fuel fat burning and keep cravings in check!
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You’ve been told that cardio is the key to fat loss… or that you need to starve yourself to get results… or maybe you’ve been sold the idea that keto is your magic bullet. Let’s clear the air. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest
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Here's what's inside my grocery cart! 🥦 Cruciferous veggies: Broccoli, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, green beans. Packed with fiber and sulfur compounds to support detoxification. 🍄 Mushrooms: Shiitake and maitake for immune support, gut health, and umami flavor. 🍓 Low-sugar berries: Blueberries and blackberries for their polyphenols, fiber,
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Are seed oils really that bad? Comment SEED OIL to find out in my latest episode with @drcateshanahan You’ve heard the warnings… but is the fear overblown? Not exactly. On the Well Beyond 40 Podcast, Dr. Cate Shanahan and I broke down what’s really going on with
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Seed oils aren’t just inflammatory—they’re TOXIC. According to metabolic expert @drcateshanahan, these ultra-processed industrial oils (aka the Hateful Eight) are doing far more damage than you think. Let’s break it down. 🛑 The “Hateful Eight”: Seed oils to ditch NOW: Canola, corn, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, grapeseed,
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Most women don’t lose strength because they age—they lose strength because they stop training for it. And when estrogen drops during menopause? Your bones feel it. Bone loss isn’t a slow decline—it’s a sharp drop. Estrogen is critical for bone remodeling, and when levels crash, your bone
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Will creatine make you gain weight? Let’s clear this up. If you have a regular bathroom scale, you might see your weight go up and panic. This is why I recommend tossing it and getting a body composition scale, which will give you more details. Creatine will
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"Vegetable oils are oxidative stress in a bottle. And oxidative stress is the root cause of disease and death. So vegetable oils are really death in a bottle, accelerated aging in a bottle." – Dr. Cate Shanahan I hosted family physician and medical revolutionist Dr. Cate Shanahan
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