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
Why Dieting Non-Stop is Slowing Your Progress: The Secret to Sustainable Fat Loss
Are you stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, only to see the weight creep back on every time you take a break? In this episode of Nourish, Move, Thrive, we're breaking down why constant dieting isn't just exhausting—it could be the very reason you're struggling to reach your goals.
Join me as I reveal the secret weapon to sustainable fat loss: periodisation. We’ll explore why taking strategic breaks from dieting can actually help you lose weight more effectively, protect your metabolism, and keep the fat off for good. Plus, I’ll share real-life examples, practical tips, and a fun analogy that’ll have you rethinking the way you approach weight loss.
If you're tired of the yo-yo diet cycle and ready for a smarter, more sustainable approach, this episode is for you!
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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