Episodes

  • Why Cardio Stops Working After 40 — The Midlife Truth

    Why Cardio Stops Working After 40 — The Midlife Truth
    Jan 13 2026

    Coach Donna explains why long, intense cardio often backfires for women in midlife: hormonal shifts (estrogen, progesterone, insulin, cortisol) can increase belly fat, disrupt sleep, and cause muscle loss.

    She outlines a smarter approach — prioritize strength training, shorten or lower cardio intensity, support recovery and increase protein — and gives a simple homework to reduce cardio this week.
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    14 mins
  • Midlife Upgrade: How Protein Saved My Body and My Energy

    Midlife Upgrade: How Protein Saved My Body and My Energy
    Jan 13 2026

    Coach Donna explains why midlife weight gain isn’t a failure of willpower but a hormonal shift, and how increasing protein and lifting heavier helped her lose 25 pounds and regain energy.

    She shares a simple, practical plan: add protein at every meal and snack, prioritize resistance training, and seek support to navigate midlife changes.
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    15 mins