The scale has never told the full story. In this episode, Kim shares her personal journey of letting the number on the scale define her worth and why women over 40 need to stop chasing weight loss. She explains how hormones, metabolism, and muscle change in midlife, why strength and protein are the true keys to fat loss, and how to measure progress without relying on the scale. This shift opens the door to more energy, confidence, and vitality—and sets the stage for the 5-Day Midlife Momentum Challenge.

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Welcome to Her Season of Strength—where women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their energy, and their voices, without apologies. I'm Kim Duffy—registered dietitian, personal trainer, mom, and your biggest hype woman when it comes to aging like you mean it.

This show isn’t about chasing skinny or counting wrinkles. It’s about building real strength—physical, emotional, and hormonal. Each week, I’ll share straight-talking nutrition tips, sustainable fitness strategies, and conversations that help you feel powerful in your skin once again.

Menopause is not an ending, it is only the beginning. This is your season of strength.

📝 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Kim’s college story of weighing herself daily and letting the scale define her worth
• Why weight loss is the wrong goal for women over 40
• The limitations of the scale and BMI in measuring health
• Hormonal changes in peri- and post-menopause that impact fat storage
• How age-related muscle loss slows metabolism and increases fat gain
• Why muscle is the true marker of health and success in midlife
• The benefits of strength training for metabolism, bone health, mood, and balance
• Practical ways to measure progress without the scale:
  • Increases in strength and reps
  • Steadier energy and better recovery
  • Clothes fitting differently and body composition changes
  • Improved mobility and endurance
  • Confidence and mindset shifts
• The role of protein in satiety, blood sugar balance, cravings, and muscle repair
• Simple protein goals and food swaps to make meals more satisfying
• The mindset shift from “How do I lose weight?” to “How can I get stronger?”
• Invitation to join the free 5-Day Midlife Momentum Challenge starting September 15th, 2025.  Get registered at: https://www.strengthinnutrition.com/5-day-free-fitness-challenge

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