Spring is here, which means a lot of midlife women are thinking about losing a few pounds before bikini season. In this Q&A I answer four of the most common weight loss questions I get from midlife women: I've started eating more protein and lifting weights, but my weight is going UP. What's going on? I'm eating clean. Why am I not losing weight? How do I track meals like stews and soups when every serving has a different mix of ingredients? How do I choose a good protein powder, and how do I tell if it's actually high in protein?
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Resources mentioned: Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Recommended protein powders > Episode #165: The Truth About Cortisol Belly Fat (And How to Fix It) > Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#165: Cortisol Belly: What It Is & How to Fix It
28/04/2026 | 23 mins.
You've probably heard the term 'cortisol belly' thrown around on social media. And more than likely, they are trying to sell you a tea or a supplement to fix it. Here's the thing: cortisol belly is real. But no supplement or new ab exercise is going to fix it. In this episode I explain what cortisol belly is, and why this kind of belly fat is worth paying attention to - because it's more than just a cosmetic problem.
You'll learn: Why you've grown a 'muffin top' (it's a combination of things) What visceral fat is, and why you want to get rid of it What cortisol belly is and how to fix it
Resources mentioned: Episode #41: Stress: Why You Should NOT Ignore It in Menopause Episode #128: Simple Tips to Sleep Better Learn to Lift 10-week program
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Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#164: Will You Look Like Me If You Do My Program?
21/04/2026 | 17 mins.
Someone commented on my latest reel: "Show me your legs. I want to know if your program is going to get my legs in shape too." That one comment opened up something I've been wanting to talk about for a long time. Because fitness influencers everywhere are using their bodies as "proof" that their programs work. The implied promise is: 'Do this workout, look like me.' And most of them will never pull back the curtain on what's actually going on behind the scenes. In this episode, I'm getting completely honest about what you can actually expect. I talk about the role of genetics, fat distribution, what those before-and-after photos aren't showing you, and why comparing your results to anyone else's is a trap. I'm also sharing the honest truth about my own results and why my upper body is outpacing my legs. If you've ever looked at a fit woman online and wondered, "Could I look like her?", this one is for you.
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Resources mentioned: Learn to Lift Strength Training Membership
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
163: My Body Recomposition Journey - Unexpected Results at Age 55
14/04/2026 | 22 mins.
I got my body composition measured this week for the first time in way too long. Honestly? I walked in bracing for bad news. The scale is up, I've been eating out way more than I should, and I haven't been sleeping great. I figured I knew what I was going to hear. I was wrong. In this episode, I share my full body recomposition journey, from where I started to where I am now, including my latest InBody results. I also walk you through the different ways you can track body recomposition at home, no expensive equipment needed. Enjoy the show!
Resources mentioned: Simple way to take progress pics Summer Shape-Up Midlife Fat Loss Formula My strength training membership
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#162: Lose Weight, Not Muscle - Why It Matters
07/04/2026 | 16 mins.
As summer approaches, it's tempting to focus purely on the number on the scale. But losing weight and losing fat are not the same thing, and the difference matters. Whether you're using a GLP-1 or counting calories, if you're not paying attention to your muscles, you could be setting yourself up for serious problems down the road. In this episode, I share 5 reasons why muscle matters far beyond just looking toned, and why holding onto it as you diet might be the most important thing you do for your future self.
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Resources mentioned: Learn to Lift 10-week beginner program Strength Training Membership Summer Shape-Up: 8-week group coaching starts April 20 Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
About Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and are noticing that you’ve lost muscle tone and strength, are gaining belly fat, and the workouts that used to work suddenly don’t anymore — this is the podcast for you.You’ll learn how to work with your changing body so you can build strength, look toned, feel amazing in your body again and prepare to age strong for the decades ahead.Each week, host Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto shares science-backed and realistic ways to:• Strength train effectively • Build muscle, strength, and bone density • Adapt your workouts and eating habits to your changing body • Exercise to prepare your body for the decades aheadKnown for her efficient, effective, and no-nonsense coaching style, Lynn helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works so you get results without wasting time. Lynn has helped thousands of women start strength training, get stronger, and transform their bodies into something they feel proud of.Lynn is a Certified Menopause Fitness Coach and personal trainer. She graduated from Dartmouth College, where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology and played Division I varsity lacrosse. Now 54 and postmenopausal, she knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with these same changes — and how to turn things around.
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