Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes.
Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023 women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free.
Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they candidly share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same!
Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female body, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against the tide – we're here to help you harness it to achieve a beautiful active life!
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Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
#26 - A Candid Discussion About the Scale + 5 Ways to Measure Your Progress
In this episode, Louise and Ariel delve into various ways of measuring progress beyond the scale. Together, they deconstruct the frustrations and mixed signals of weight measurement, navigating through the intricate web of fat loss vs. weight loss and the significance of metabolic, hormonal, and gut health. If you've ever found yourself in a love-hate dance with the scale, this episode promises to shift your perspective, offering a fresh outlook on measuring fitness progress and setting the ground for individualized body goals.
They emphasize the importance of focusing on holistic well-being, energy levels, performance improvements, and overall mood rather than solely relying on weight loss as a measure of success. They discuss the significance of body composition changes, such as increased lean muscle mass and decreased fat tissue, even when the scale doesn't reflect immediate changes.
Moreover, they critique the current fitness industry's focus on quick fixes, supplements, and restrictive diets, advocating instead for a return to whole, natural foods and intuitive eating. Additionally, they share personal experiences and insights and explore the emotional undercurrents of weight loss, the comprehensive role hormonal fluctuations play, and the profound impact our attitudes have on the next generation.
Overall, the episode offers practical strategies for measuring progress, including waist measurements, clothing fit, progress pictures, and qualitative assessments of energy levels and mood. It promotes a balanced approach to health and fitness, emphasizing self-awareness, self-compassion, and a holistic view of well-being.
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Episode Highlights:
(7:17) Understanding the factors that influence scale weight, including hormonal fluctuations and carbohydrate intake
(10:35) Exploring the science behind weight loss and body composition
(13:23) Discussion on the limitations of calorie counting and macro tracking apps
(15:51) Emphasizing the importance of focusing on habits and behaviors rather than external measurements
(23:33) Reflecting on personal experiences and societal influences on body image
(31:46) Discussion on body composition testing and the significance of holistic well-being as a measure of progress
(42:44) Critique of reductionistic views of food and the importance of whole, natural foods in supporting overall health
(45:28) Discussion on the manipulative marketing of supplements and the benefits of focusing on real food and intuitive eating
(47:32) Strategies for measuring progress, including waist measurements, clothing fit, and qualitative assessments
(55:02) Personal reflections on the emotional aspects of progress measurement and the importance of self-compassion
(1:00:20) Emphasizing the fluidity of women's bodies and the importance of self-love and positive body image for overall well-being
(1:03:03) Outro
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