If you're over 50, you’ve probably noticed that what worked for your body in your 20s, 30s, or even 40s isn’t cutting it anymore. And let me tell you—you’re not alone. In a recent podcast episode, I sat down with Lisa Swanson, founder of Body and Soul Coaching, to talk about how women over 50 can stay healthy, fit, and strong without the burnout. Spoiler alert: it involves a completely different approach to fitness and health than you might expect.
Here’s what we uncovered: It’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.
In our 20s and 30s, intense workouts and calorie-cutting might have given us the results we wanted. But as we hit our 50s, our bodies change dramatically, thanks to shifts in hormones, metabolism, and stress response.
Lisa explained that with lower estrogen levels, our bodies become more sensitive to cortisol (the stress hormone). Pushing through long runs or...
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