#13 - From self-critical to strong: Jen’s story of healing and weight loss in her fifties
Jen spent years feeling stuck in a cycle of self-criticism, dieting, and frustration.But in her fifties, she decided enough was enough.In this episode, she shares how she fell in love with strength training, healed her relationships with her body and with food, and how she lost 30 lbs without falling back into old patterns.If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to change, or that you have to choose between results and self-compassion, Jen’s story will show you a different path.Apply to work with us: https://www.rosentrain.com/apply
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#12 - Limiting beliefs are holding you back, alternative ways of getting steps, and getting lean and toned without getting big
If you feel you know what to do but you just can't do it, your mindset and your limiting beliefs are holding you back. We also talk about alternative ways of getting steps, plus we dig into why female celebrities who lift weights look lean and toned, not big and broad.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Timestamps:00:00 - 37:54 - We dig into limiting beliefs that need to be removed and mindset changes that need to happen for successful weight loss.37:55 - Is it ok if some of my "steps" are achieved with arm movements, such as a boxing workout?43:19 - How do female models and stars lift weights and look lean, nor big or broad or heavy?
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#11 - The impact of stress on weight loss, too much protein, and strength training vs cardio
Do you want to lose up to 15 lbs in the next 12 weeks without extreme diets or endless hours of cardio? If so, our coaching service might be for you! Apply here: https://www.rosentrain.com/applyFollow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Timestamps:00:00 - 25:00 - We dig into how we’re doing with our current fat loss phases, the important of setting process goals, and why stress management is so important if you’re self-employed and/or a parent.25:01 - Can you eat too much protein in a day?39:30 - If my primary goal is weight loss, is strength training as important as cardio?Alcohol intake information:http://canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/alcohol/low-risk-alcohol-drinking-guidelines.htmlhttps://www.ccsa.ca/en/guidance-tools-resources/substance-use-and-addiction/alcohol/canadas-guidance-alcohol-and-health
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#10 - When your metabolism slows down, the "blood type" diet, and our least favourite exercises
We are currently accepting applications from those who would like to start coaching on May 5th, 2025. Apply for coaching here: https://www.rosentrain.com/applyHow the coaches are approaching their current fat loss phase, what we think about the blood type diet, whether women's metabolisms slow down after age 50, and our least favourite strength exercises.Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/'Daily energy expenditure through the human life course': https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abe5017Timestamps:00:00 - 06:59 - We talk about our current fat loss phases, including how we're training and what we're doing to prevent muscle loss.07:00 - What are your thoughts on the "blood type" diet?27:44 - Is there any truth to the claim that a woman's metabolism slows down after age 50?39:38 - What are your least favourite exercises?
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#9 - Staying consistent during busy periods, getting back into training, and getting steps on rest days
We are currently accepting applications from those who would like to start coaching on May 5th, 2025. Apply for coaching here: https://www.rosentrain.com/applyHow to stay consistent during busy periods, getting back into training instead of doing random workouts, getting steps on days you do cardio, and getting steps on rest daysFollow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosentrain/Follow Santo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/Timestamps:11:08 - For weight loss and general health, do I still need to get 7-10K steps on days I've done a cardio workout?17:29 - If you're doing cardio and strength training 5-6x per week, should your rest days also include 7-10K steps?23:21 - You've talked about "exercise" vs "training". As someone who's done both for 15 years, what's your advice to get back on the training side of things?46:51 - How do you stay consistent during busy periods of life?
About The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta
Tired of trying every diet and still not seeing results?
The Leaner You Podcast helps moms over 40 lose weight, build muscle, and feel stronger—without crash diets, food guilt, or spending hours in the gym.
Hosted by strength and nutrition coaches Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta, who’ve helped hundreds of women transform their bodies, each episode tackles real questions from real women, giving you simple, proven strategies that actually work.
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