EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 1H 6M
It’s Never Too Late: Cheryl’s 52-Pound Transformation at age 70
from Rooted in Resilience · host Ashley and Sarah Armstrong
Cheryl tried everything: keto, vegan, carnivore, general calorie restriction, and like so many women, she kept losing and regaining the same weight over and over again.At nearly 70 years old and starting at 198 pounds, she decided to try something different.In this episode, Cheryl shares how she lost 52 pounds, improved her metabolism, and (most importantly) learned how to maintain her results for life.We talk about:- Why most fat loss approaches fail long-term- The missing piece almost no one teaches: maintenance- How her mindset, confidence, and identity completely shifted- What she actually eats day-to-day (including carbs 👀)- Why it’s never too late to take control of your healthThis is more than a weight loss story: it’s a story about taking ownership of your health, rebuilding your metabolism, and showing up fully for your life.If you’ve ever felt stuck, like nothing works, or like it’s “too late”… this episode is for you.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro1:38 - Meet Cheryl: background, life story & how she found Transform 7:36 - The Importance of Community10:31 - Mindset Shifts and Lifestyle Changes13:26 - Navigating Food Choices and Nutrition16:28 - The Role of Family in Transform19:40 - Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence22:41 - The Impact of Aging on Health and Wellness25:47 - Self Love and Personal Growth28:22 - Cheryls Encouraging Message41:00 - Full Day of Eating for Cheryl53:00 - Navigating Career Choices and Family Life59:00 - What Cheryl is Empowered to Work on In Life After Transform1:01:54 - Importance of A System and Support1:02 - Why We Don’t Use Meal PlansJoin Transform! https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform_____________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup_____________________________________________________________Support Us & Our Mission to Change the food system! Join Nourish Food Club👩🏼🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish Food Club: {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}https://nourishfoodclub.com/ _____________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077____________________________________________________⭐️ The Transform Fat Loss and Metabolic Restoration Program ⭐️Join 350+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last.Next group starts April 6th, learn more and join here:https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform
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Cheryl tried everything: keto, vegan, carnivore, general calorie restriction, and like so many women, she kept losing and regaining the same weight over and over again.At nearly 70 years old and starting at 198 pounds, she decided to try something different.In this episode, Cheryl shares how she lost 52 pounds, improved her metabolism, and (most importantly) learned how to maintain her results for life.We talk about:- Why most fat loss approaches fail long-term- The missing piece almost no one teaches: maintenance- How her mindset, confidence, and identity completely shifted- What she actually eats day-to-day (including carbs 👀)- Why it’s never too late to take control of your healthThis is more than a weight loss story: it’s a story about taking ownership of your health, rebuilding your metabolism, and showing up fully for your life.If you’ve ever felt stuck, like nothing works, or like it’s “too late”… this episode is for you.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro1:38 - Meet Cheryl: background, life story & how she found Transform 7:36 - The Importance of Community10:31 - Mindset Shifts and Lifestyle Changes13:26 - Navigating Food Choices and Nutrition16:28 - The Role of Family in Transform19:40 - Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence22:41 - The Impact of Aging on Health and Wellness25:47 - Self Love and Personal Growth28:22 - Cheryls Encouraging Message41:00 - Full Day of Eating for Cheryl53:00 - Navigating Career Choices and Family Life59:00 - What Cheryl is Empowered to Work on In Life After Transform1:01:54 - Importance of A System and Support1:02 - Why We Don’t Use Meal PlansJoin Transform! https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform_____________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup_____________________________________________________________Support Us & Our Mission to Change the food system! Join Nourish Food Club👩🏼🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish Food Club: {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}https://nourishfoodclub.com/ _____________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077____________________________________________________⭐️ The Transform Fat Loss and Metabolic Restoration Program ⭐️Join 350+ people who’ve lost fat and kept it off, without giving up their favorite foods. This science-backed, metabolism-first program helps you rebuild your foundation, restore energy, and finally achieve fat loss results that last.Next group starts April 6th, learn more and join here:https://www.armstrongsisters.com/transform
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