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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 40 MIN

545. Conquering the Menopause Middle: Effective Fitness Routines for Women Over 40

from The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It · host Dr. Amie Hornaman

She's back....my friend Debra Atkinson, menopause fitness expert and strength training authority, to talk about what actually works when it comes to building muscle, leaning out, and staying strong through midlife and beyond. If you’ve been stuck in the cardio hamster wheel wondering why your body isn’t changing, this is your wake up call. We’re breaking down exactly why resistance training isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential for fat loss, metabolism, bone health and confidence as your hormones shift. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter, and getting real about the science behind muscle, aging, and results that actually last. We also dive into the deeper stuff: how GLP-1 meds, HRT, and protein intake play into all of it, and why women need to stop avoiding the weight room like it’s some bro-only zone. Whether you’re a total newbie, feeling stuck, or just need a push to start lifting heavier, this episode clears the confusion and gives you the strategy you’ve been missing. No more fluff. No more guesswork. Just the truth about how to get stronger, leaner, and feel like a total powerhouse in the body you’re in. Grab the interval training guide below and let’s get to work. Connect with Debra Atkinson: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flipping50tv WHAT DO MY LABS MEAN?! Try the ultimate tool to Decode Your Labs: Understand your thyroid, hormones, and blood sugar numbers to transform your health https://dramie.com/labs/ We prescribe to all 50 states!  When you’re ready to FINALLY get the help you deserve… Book a free application call: https://dramie.com/book-a-call/ Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ EARN CE Credits: "Nurses, hold-on  – here comes the exciting part: you can earn nursing CE credits by listening to our podcasts! That’s right—RNegade has teamed up with podcast hosts like me who are delivering amazing content that doesn’t limit you to “thinking outside-the box,” it challenges you to BLOW-UP the box by learning from innovators, pioneers, and RENEGADES in the field of health and medicine WHILE EARNING YOUR CEs!” https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=4d98d0 RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you made it this far I’m impressed! That means you really love the show and I love you for that!  So I’m going to ask you for a favor. Would you please leave a quick review or even 5⭐️. I DO read them and can’t tell you how much I appreciate it! Thank you in advance!❤️  Just click here it’s quick and easy : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263,  Ok ONE MORE favor…would you please subscribe and follow the show? This is a win-win! It tells the podcast powers that be that you like The Thyroid Fixer Podcast AND it lets you catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263 and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Want to get your labs reviewed and your questions answered LIVE by me? Join my exclusive Facebook group, Just Fix Your Thyroid – a supportive and empowering community designed to give you the tools, guidance, and HOPE you need on your thyroid and hormone journey. 👉 Click here to join: Just Fix Your Thyroid Facebook Group Other cool places to connect: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/

She's back....my friend Debra Atkinson, menopause fitness expert and strength training authority, to talk about what actually works when it comes to building muscle, leaning out, and staying strong through midlife and beyond. If you’ve been stuck in the cardio hamster wheel wondering why your body isn’t changing, this is your wake up call. We’re breaking down exactly why resistance training isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential for fat loss, metabolism, bone health and confidence as your hormones shift. This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter, and getting real about the science behind muscle, aging, and results that actually last. We also dive into the deeper stuff: how GLP-1 meds, HRT, and protein intake play into all of it, and why women need to stop avoiding the weight room like it’s some bro-only zone. Whether you’re a total newbie, feeling stuck, or just need a push to start lifting heavier, this episode clears the confusion and gives you the strategy you’ve been missing. No more fluff. No more guesswork. Just the truth about how to get stronger, leaner, and feel like a total powerhouse in the body you’re in. Grab the interval training guide below and let’s get to work. Connect with Debra Atkinson: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/flipping50tv WHAT DO MY LABS MEAN?! Try the ultimate tool to Decode Your Labs: Understand your thyroid, hormones, and blood sugar numbers to transform your health https://dramie.com/labs/ We prescribe to all 50 states!  When you’re ready to FINALLY get the help you deserve… Book a free application call: https://dramie.com/book-a-call/ Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ EARN CE Credits: "Nurses, hold-on  – here comes the exciting part: you can earn nursing CE credits by listening to our podcasts! That’s right—RNegade has teamed up with podcast hosts like me who are delivering amazing content that doesn’t limit you to “thinking outside-the box,” it challenges you to BLOW-UP the box by learning from innovators, pioneers, and RENEGADES in the field of health and medicine WHILE EARNING YOUR CEs!” https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=4d98d0 RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you made it this far I’m impressed! That means you really love the show and I love you for that!  So I’m going to ask you for a favor. Would you please leave a quick review or even 5⭐️. I DO read them and can’t tell you how much I appreciate it! Thank you in advance!❤️  Just click here it’s quick and easy : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263,  Ok ONE MORE favor…would you please subscribe and follow the show? This is a win-win! It tells the podcast powers that be that you like The Thyroid Fixer Podcast AND it lets you catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263 and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Want to get your labs reviewed and your questions answered LIVE by me? Join my exclusive Facebook group, Just Fix Your Thyroid – a supportive and empowering community designed to give you the tools, guidance, and HOPE you need on your thyroid and hormone journey. 👉 Click here to join: Just Fix Your Thyroid Facebook Group Other cool places to connect: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/

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She's back....my friend Debra Atkinson, menopause fitness expert and strength training authority, to talk about what actually works when it comes to building muscle, leaning out, and staying strong through midlife and beyond. If you’ve been stuck in...

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