93 - She Stopped Training for Weight Loss

Estelle Rodrigues joins me for a fascinating conversation about strength training, nutrition, peptides, HYROX, longevity, and the mindset shifts that completely transformed her health journey.After years of focusing on weight loss and chasing a smaller number on the scale, Estelle discovered that training for strength—not skinny—changed everything. Today, she shares the exact habits, workouts, nutrition strategies, and peptide insights that helped her build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient body.We discuss why so many women are afraid of strength training, the truth about peptides, why protein is often the missing piece in modern diets, how to improve long-term health, and the importance of questioning the health advice we're given.If you've ever felt frustrated with dieting, struggled to maintain results, or wondered whether strength training and peptides are right for you, this episode is packed with practical insights.⸻In this episode, we discuss:✅ Why Estelle stopped training for weight loss and started training for strength✅ How strength training transformed her physique✅ Why women shouldn't fear lifting weights✅ The truth about peptides and how they actually work✅ Common mistakes people make with GLP-1 medications✅ The importance of protein for body composition and health✅ How to improve recovery and performance✅ Building sustainable nutrition habits✅ Why curiosity is essential for better health✅ How to think critically about health products and marketing⸻⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:13 – Why Estelle started sharing her health journey online05:43 – Building an authentic health platform12:39 – The mindset shift from skinny to strong16:59 – How Estelle structures her workouts20:23 – What HYROX training is really like24:57 – Recovering from injuries and peptide therapy25:23 – Peptides explained28:54 – The truth about GLP-1 medications30:50 – Why protein matters more than most people realize35:06 – Understanding food cravings39:28 – Mental health, aging, and longevity43:19 – The biggest health changes people should make today48:15 – Where to find Estelle⸻Follow EstellInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/estellaglowprotocol⸻Listen to The Health Movement PodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcastWebsite & Newsletter:https://healthmovement.us⸻Work With DerekInterested in coaching, corporate wellness, speaking engagements, podcast appearances, or health presentations for your organization or to join the show yourself?Derek Josephs:https://www.instagram.com/derek.josephs⸻#Peptides #StrengthTraining #WomensHealth #HYROX #Longevity #Nutrition #Protein #GLP1 #FitnessOver40 #HealthyAging #HealthMovementPodcast #WeightLoss #MuscleBuilding #Wellness #Recovery