197: Why Cardio, Calories & Self-Hatred Aren’t a Midlife Body Plan

Send us Fan MailWhy Cardio, Calories & Self-Hatred Aren’t a Midlife Body PlanEat less.Move more.Track everything.Weigh yourself daily.If you’ve tried to lose weight this way… you’re not alone.But if it’s stopped working in your 40s?You’re not the problem.The plan is.In this episode, Lisa breaks down why the old “calories in, calories out” model fails women in midlife  and how hormone shifts, stress, muscle loss, and life load completely change what your body actually needs.Because this isn’t just about food and exercise.It’s about the pressure, exhaustion, and invisible load women carry,  what Lisa calls Armour Weight™ and why self-punishment will never create sustainable change.In This Episode:• Why the “eat less, move more” model breaks down after 40• The impact of hormone changes, stress, and recovery needs• Why busy women struggle to stay consistent (it’s not willpower)• The emotional layer behind body frustration and burnout• What actually works now: strength, protein, walking, and simplicity• Why body recomposition matters more than weight loss• The shift from getting smaller → becoming Sexy StrongThe Key MessageYou don’t need more discipline.You need a better strategy for this stage of your life.Ready to Stop Starting Over?Lisa has opened 20 Wellness Reset Assessments over the next 14 days for women who are ready to do things differently.This is a personalised look at what’s actually going on with your body — and what to do next.✨ It’s just $1(because this isn’t about collecting more advice… it’s about taking action)🔗 https://join.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/wellness-assessment/or come join us inside the FREE Warrior Goddess Tribe Community on FB🔗 https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribeBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@[email protected]/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...