192: The Smart Midlife Workout Formula for Strength, Energy and Longevity with Lindsey Mathews

Send us Fan MailEpisode Mentioned 183 How to Decrease Sugar Cravings with Chris Mearns: CLICK HERE Sugar Shield Code GLOW for 15% off check out Supplement HERE Today our guest Lindsey shares her experience of gaining 50 pounds after years of bodybuilding preparation, what her lab work revealed and how she rebuilt her health with a different approach to training, nutrition and recovery.We talk about what midlife women can focus on instead of endless cardio and aggressive calorie cuts. Lindsey also explains how to approach fat loss, maintenance and strength training in a way that supports our hormones, confidence, long-term health and ability to age independently.In this episode, we discuss:How a year of extreme bodybuilding preparation and chronic stress led to a 50 pound weight gainThe lab results that helped explain what was happening, including zero progesterone, insulin resistance, low thyroid levels and high cortisolWhy perimenopause can mean having a smaller stress bucket and less tolerance for high intensity training and under eatingWhy replacing excessive cardio with strength training may be a better approach for many women in midlifeWhy daily movement and realistic step goals matterWhy protein and muscle preservation are so important during a weight loss phaseHow to find maintenance calories and begin with a modest calorie deficitWhy weight loss phases should be followed by maintenance phasesLINDSEY MATHEWS, CSCS,also known as Trainer Lindsey, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with more than two decades of experience helping women achieve sustainable fitness and weight-loss results. She specializes in working with women over 40, particularly those navigating perimenopause, by providing personalized strategies that support natural hormone balance, reduce stubborn body fat, and restore confidence.Find Lindsey Below: MoxieByLindsey.com: http://www.moxiebylindsey.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerlindsey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@trainerlindseyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trainerlindseyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainerlindseyPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourish-strengthen-with-trainer-lindsey/id1692560051Presale link for Lindsey’s book: http://www.moxiebylindsey.com/booksFind Jess below!Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE:Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now! Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click HereEmail Us! [email protected] us! Instagram Tik Tok