This week we're exploring the intricacies of hormonal health and nutrition for women over 40, including the delicate balance between diet, exercise, and hormones. Joining us is nutrition expert Philip Pape, and together we debunk diet myths and provide personalized strategies to maintain energy, muscle mass, and metabolic health. We also discuss the transformative power of body recomposition and provide actionable advice for fine-tuning workout routines to thrive post-40.

In this episode:

• The importance of midlife as a pivotal time for women's health due to the interaction of hormones and nutrition.
• What strategies for carbs, proteins, and fats can optimize women's health post-40.
• Why the "eat less, move more" mantra is flawed.
• Strategies for managing calorie intake amid hormonal changes to conserve muscle mass and energy.
• How strength training for insulin resistance provides benefits from focusing on carbohydrates and muscle maintenance.
• How body recomposition transforms health in midlife.
• The role of nutrient timing in fitness, such as the importance of salt, carbs, and protein for workouts.
• What metrics can be used to track progress rather than just the scale.
• Why efficient workout routines are more impactful than spending long hours in the gym.
• Success stories that reveal the harmony between nutrition and weightlifting leading to health transformations.
• Why protein gradually becomes more important as women age.
• The use of 3D body scanning apps for tracking fitness progress as technology aids in monitoring changes.
• Why electrolyte balance is crucial, and the role of salt in health and performance.
• How aggressive calorie deficits with refeed days can preserve muscle.

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