35: Lifting Heavy in Midlife with Kim Rahir

Lifting weights in midlife...It'll not only get you physically stronger.💪It will also improve your mental health, your self confidence, and your outlook.In today's episode, I'm talking to Kim Rahir and her take on lifting heavy in midlife.(Meaning heavy weights, not those little pink dumbbells.😉)In the past year, Kim became the European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category - she's 60 by the way. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🎉🎉🎉And this is following an MS diagnosis just ten years ago.LIsten as she talks about her story, as well as the importance of lifting heavier weights in midlife.I really enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you do to.DebbieP.S. You can also view the video of this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5sLFHFfKTDAKim Rahir is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish.To connect with Kim:You can access Kim's free assessment tool about your health and strength at https://kimrahir.comYou can also follow her here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/Email: [email protected] for listening!If you'd like to know more about working with me, visit me at www.debbieharbeccoaching.com or @debbieharbec on Instagram.Or book a time to talk with me: https://calendly.com/debbie-harbec-coaching/free-consultationMusic Credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunny License code: 8IEJIZYHBOCC8EWB