This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
This Is Life is a podcast about strength, physical, mental, and emotional, and what it really looks like to step into your prime in midlife.
Hosted by Jo Northwood, a strength coach and sports therapy graduate, this podcast blends real-life experience with evidence-based physiology to explore training, hormones, health, identity, and rebuilding yourself after life shifts.
Some episodes are practical and educational, breaking down strength training, metabolism, and how the body actually adapts as we age.
Others are personal, honest conversations about motherhood, losing yourself, finding your way back, and choosing to live bigger rather than shrink.
No fads. No extremes. No pressure to “bounce back.”
Just smart training, grounded nutrition, and real conversations for women who want to feel capable, strong, and in control of their bodies again.
This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
Overcoming Midlife Metabolism Myths: Secrets to Weight Loss After 40
Join us in this enlightening episode of Nourish, Move, Thrive as we debunk the most common myths surrounding metabolism in midlife and uncover the secrets to effective weight loss after 40. Host Jo dives into the science behind why metabolism changes as we age and how these changes impact our weight and health. Learn why it's not all doom and gloom for your fitness goals as you get older, and discover practical, evidence-based strategies to boost your metabolism, enhance your health, and sustainably manage your weight.
In "Overcoming Midlife Metabolism Myths: Secrets to Weight Loss After 40," you'll explore:
- The truth about how metabolism really changes after 40.
- Debunking the myths of inevitable midlife weight gain and the effectiveness of late-start exercise routines.
- Nutritional insights and exercise tips that are tailored to boost metabolic health in your 40s and beyond.
- Realistic approaches to setting weight loss goals and maintaining motivation over time.
Perfect for anyone looking to understand their body better and navigate the challenges of staying fit and healthy in midlife, this episode provides the tools and knowledge to make the next chapters the most vibrant yet. Tune in to ignite your journey to a healthier you and shake off the myths that hold you back.
Thank you for listening to This Is Life.
This podcast is an extension of my work with women navigating midlife strength, health, and identity, blending real-life experience with evidence-based physiology, without extremes or quick fixes.
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