Welcome to episode 21! We get right into it today as I dive into the complexities of being a woman over 40 and discuss the dual messages surrounding fitness and personal growth. We explore the concept of a midlife crisis (guys, it’s a little bit of a crisis), but we also agree that it is an opportunity for evolution and growth. Moo of course emphasizes the importance of healing relationships with our bodies, the significance of strength training, and how these elements contribute to personal empowerment and confidence. Finally, we also touch on cultural expectations of aging and the need for a mindset shift towards embracing new realities and ambitions in midlife.

I fall apart on the weekends-- this is a known fact. Lots of coffee all morning long, pizza and late night snacking. Moo offers me some guidance on establishing healthy anchors to help me navigate my weekends more mindfully. Then we move on to talk about how to go to the gym for the first time (or maybe the first time since you turned 40); not surprisingly it turns into a conversation about the importance of mindset, motivation, and redefining body goals beyond aesthetics. Small wins are everything, especially when it comes to the world of fitness. Our Fun Follow is a Moo-favorite! Links to Casey Johnston’s work are below. 

Casey Johnston’s website

Want to try weightlifting? Don’t let intimidation get in your way (NPR's LifeKit episode featuring Casey Johnston)

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For those of us in the midwest, we are officially in the dead of winter. I talk to Moo about how I am moving less and giving up the goal of 10,000 steps. I also talk her through some other health trends that (I think) are not worth my time. We then move on to a listener question about how to recover from being sore, especially when you’re feeling more and more like an old person after a workout. We end with a fun follow that will get you ready for the Superbowl, especially if you are a “sports adjacent” type of fan. 

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This might be the first time IN MY LIFE I have deeply reflected on changes I want to make in my life and then put that change into action. No one is more shocked than me. I tell Moo all about it and she shares her new year's goals and progress with me. Then we dive into a listener's question on what happens if we cut back on cardio-- does that mean that we’ll be “out of shape”? We end the episode with a podcast recommendation for those who are interested in a show about personal development with some depth and heart. 

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This episode is part two of our in-person conversation about what the new year means for us. We begin with our resolutions and then discuss our “fun follows” for 2025. Social media is blocking us from accomplishing A LOT of our goals, but there are some awesome people out there that make us smile AND give us reliable information. 

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We’re back! And we are recording together, on the same couch! This is a FitSister first! Moo is in town and with the new year here, we have a lot to discuss. First, we start with a Cookie Lady recap. Then Moo and I share our “ins and outs” of 2025. Guys, we go deep! Moo cries and I get a little choked up at the end. I personally love a “new year, who am I?” discussion. January is a perfect time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go next. We love these conversations! We hope you do too! 

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Well guys, it finally happened. Moo yells at me on the podcast. But I do get a little clap back moment in the end. Long story short, I overate on spring rolls--they were delicious, by the way. But Moo will not allow me to feel as if I was the victim of the situation, despite the fact that I felt powerless in the face of the spring rolls! Then, we get into a listener question about alcohol. We know, it’s terrible for all of us, but Moo explains that again, it’s not that simple. Finally we end with a listener question about animal-free protein. 

This is our fifteenth episode! A huge shout out to ALL of our listeners! Thanks for listening and following us along on this journey!

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We start off this week’s conversation with a discussion on the recent popularity of jump training for women over 40. Moo explains that this is yet again an example of asking the right questions instead of adopting the latest fad. Jump training may NOT be it for those ladies out there who have had kids, and that’s okay! Then I talk to Moo about how I can’t seem to stay on the health wagon in the month of December. I’m on again off again! Finally, we talk about the little things that make a big difference-- the movement, the boundaries, and remembering our core values. (But again, what if coffee with flavored cream is a core value?) Tune in for another great convo!

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It is OFFICIALLY the holiday season. In this episode I talk to Moo about some real strategies for staying healthy (healthy-ish, let’s be real) during the holidays. Honestly, no one is here to tell you not to eat the cookies. (I would never make a podcast that told people not to eat the cookies). However, as Moo explains, that doesn’t mean we make choices that we eventually regret. There is a lot of “how to get through the holidays” advice out there, and most of it doesn’t work because it’s not designed for me, or you, fair listener. Moo talks me through how I can maintain healthy habits in the midst of my indulgent season-- and I love the indulgent season! 

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The New York Times recently published an article about the complicated reasons why women  workout less than men. If you are a woman, you could have written this article yourself because you already know all of the reasons. But the article made both of us feel like we are not the only ones pushing against an unnamed force. Moo and I share the details of the article and discuss the frustrating reality the article exposes as well as our hopeful solutions. Then, Moo fields a listener question on weighted vests. 

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