Why Women Over 40 Can't Use Yesterday's Fitness Rules and Why That's A Good Thing

Have you ever felt like your body changed and what used to work just doesn't work anymore? In this episode, I share my personal story of returning to running after years away—and the hard lesson I learned about trying to coach today's body with yesterday's rules. 💡 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ Why high-intensity exercise can backfire after 40 (cortisol spike anyone?) ✅ The exercise science principle that changed everything for me ✅ How to recognize your body's 5 key signals: sleep, hunger, moods, energy & cravings ✅ Why adapting to your current season is strength, not failure ✅ The difference between challenging your body vs. stressing it     ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction: When your body changes everything 1:05 - My running story: From cross country to marathons 3:18 - What happened when I tried to run like I used to 4:17 - The cortisol spike and what it taught me 5:31 - How I started over (the smart way) 6:15 - The principle of progressive overload 9:19 - The trap most women fall into 10:32 - Understanding your body's "mindful metrics" 12:42 - Final thoughts & next steps   🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Stop Blaming Your Body Workshop: https://joinstop.stephaniehw.com/ Join The Flourish Academy: https://joinacademy.stephaniehw.com/ Nike Run Club Running Coach: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nike-run-club-running-coach/id387771637   📌 KEY TAKEAWAY: Your body isn't the problem—it's the amplifier. Stop trying to solve today's puzzle with yesterday's pieces.     💬 LET'S CONNECT: If this resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear this message. And don't forget to subscribe for more episodes on working WITH your body instead of against it.     🎧 LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/you-being-you/id1802255900 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZKFkjkOC1vXu7UNaA3VoC?si=4b5886e873414a50 You Being You Show: https://podcast.stephaniehw.com/ Website: https://stephaniehw.com/