#31 - How to Navigate the Fine Line of Wanting Control Over Your Food & Fitness

In this solo episode, Louise addresses the fine line between controlling nutrition and fitness while maintaining a balanced approach, especially for women age 35 and beyond. She emphasizes the importance of not overly restricting calories and the need to support metabolism and hormones during perimenopause. She also discusses the impact of processed foods and alcohol on our bodies, suggesting cleaner alternatives and mindful consumption.Louise shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on managing stress, maintaining clean eating habits, and creating a supportive environment for achieving fitness goals. She highlights the necessity of having a clear plan and the benefits of making purposeful, informed choices about diet and exercise. This episode is a must-listen for high-achieving women seeking to navigate their health, fitness or running journey with a practical and sustainable approach.Visit https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/ for a free nutrition guide, to book a FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT & learn about our industry-leading 1:1 coaching program & results for active women age 35 & beyond.Find our free next-level month calendar planning tool here https://www.breakingthroughwellness.com/blog/freecalendarEpisode Highlights:(5:00) Challenges of common diets and exercise programs on female physiology(8:10) Balancing calorie intake and the need for flexibility in diet(12:03) Importance of clean eating and removing harmful foods from the diet(16:38) Balancing occasional splurges with consistent healthy eating(19:10) Achieving fitness goals and the significance of a structured plan(22:56) Setting goals and creating a plan for nutrition and fitness(25:56) Importance of hormone-healthy fats and carbs(28:28) Avoiding processed foods and managing inflammation(33:41) Empowering control over nutrition for better energy and health(36:24) The power of community support in achieving health goals(39:18) Commiting to personal health plans and making time for self-care(45:10) OutroTune in weekly to "Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for our simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!I'd love to connect!Email 💬  [email protected]  Please note if you want to be a podcast guest, there is a fee and interview process. This is safe space and curated Community exclusively for women who love to feel, look and run our best without B.S. noise, endless pills, extreme diets or misleading fads.