154. How lifting weights changed my body, without turning me into a bodybuilder

If you're putting in serious effort with your workouts and diet but still not seeing the results you want, you NEED to listen to this!   As an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, I reveal exactly why lifting weights completely transformed my body, going from zero visible changes to a toned, stronger physique in my 30s with no extremes or calorie counting.   In this weekly episode, I break down the 3 game-changing things I started doing while strength training that finally delivered real muscle-building results:   - Fueling properly before workouts (the carb secret for harder lifts)- Following a structured program with only 6 quality exercises per session- Applying progressive overload while keeping perfect form and training close to failure   Plus, get an inside look at my high-protein meal prep (wrap pizzas, chilli oil noodles, ninja creamis), daily routine, and honest 12-month "look better in my 30s" journey.   Listen here, OR watch the video for the full visual scoop!  https://youtu.be/j4NQvBkitaI   Follow me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/fitandfreeacademy Follow me on TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@fitandfreeacademy   P.S. Please review my podcast, as it really helps get it out to more women that need to hear this. Review here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit-free-podcast/id1651978022