Episode 54 - Why I Changed the Way I Train (and Maybe Why You Should Too)

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I changed the way I train—and what it means for you in midlife and menopause.

After 24 years as a personal trainer, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the toxic when it comes to women and fitness. For years, I bought into the idea that smaller was better. I tracked, measured, and judged—my clients and myself. But when perimenopause hit and my body changed, I realized that the old rules no longer served me—or the women I coach.

I share how I shifted away from training to “look” a certain way and started focusing on training for optimal health—bone strength, heart health, metabolic resilience, and mental clarity. Backed by studies and real-life stories (including my own and my clients’), we unpack why strength training is essential in menopause, especially for women of color.

💥 You’ll learn:

• Why “exercise to be skinny” is outdated (and often harmful)
• How menopause changes your body—and what to do about it
• What the research says about strength training for your bones, heart, and brain
• Why chasing weight loss can keep you stuck—and what freedom looks like instead
• The power of training to feel strong, independent, and unstoppable

Whether you're tired of calorie counting or just starting your fitness journey in menopause, this episode will give you the inspiration and science you need to shift your mindset—and your workouts.

🔥 Ready to feel stronger and more empowered in your body?
Book your FREE call with me today! Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how to get you there—without the shame, stress, or scale.

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