“One of the hills I will die on: 1200 calories is not enough for you,” says Stephanie Estima, D.C.

Stephanie, a chiropractor, best-selling author, and leading voice in women’s fitness joins us to discuss how women can gain strength and muscle at any age. Plus: 

-How to eat for hormone balance (~01:22)

-The three functions of muscle mass (~09:04)

-Her thoughts on macros & how to create your goals (~12:57)

-How nutrition plans should evolve as you age (~19:42)

-Reframing the goal from skinny to strong (~25:40)

-Strength training frequency, weight, & other FAQs (~29:45)

-Compound vs. working sets (37:13)

-The biggest cultural changes in the women’s fitness world (~42:40)

-Her workout schedule (~46:08)

-What women need to know about self-love & stress management (~51:40)

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Referenced in the episode: 

-Connect with Stephanie online (drstephanieestima.com) 

-Tune in to her podcast: Better! with Dr. Stephanie

-Sign up for her newsletter (drstephanieestima.com/newsletter) 

-Follow her on Instagram (dr.stephanie.estima) 

-Her book, The Betty Body 

-The J. Lo & Shakira Superbowl halftime show performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU)

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