From Frustrated to Fit: What Works to Lose Weight, Get Lean for Women Over 50 [Ep 48]

Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause

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Feeling like you've tried everything, but the weight just won’t budge after 50? You’re not imagining it. What worked in your 30s and 40s just doesn’t cut it anymore—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

In this episode, Lisa DuPree tackles two of the most common struggles for midlife women: why weight loss feels so frustrating and why exercise alone isn’t enough to lose stubborn belly fat. She shares real, no-fluff strategies that make a difference, including the importance of protein, strength training, and balancing blood sugar.

Lisa also gets personal about how she overcame weight gain, hormone imbalances, and stress-related setbacks to become stronger and leaner in her 50s. Plus, she reveals the exact shifts that helped her go from frustrated to fit and why she’s stepping on stage for her first bodybuilding competition this year at 59!

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

[00:23] Why Diets Fail After 50 – Why traditional diets don’t work for midlife women and how restrictive eating cycles can set you up for failure.

[02:15] The Power of Strength Training – Why lifting weights is the #1 game-changer for metabolism and fat loss after menopause.

[04:17] No One-Size-Fits-All Approach – How to create a way of eating that’s flexible, sustainable, and works for you.

[05:03] Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Holds You Back – How ditching perfectionism leads to long-term success.

[05:45] Why Exercise Alone Won’t Fix Belly Fat – The hidden factors behind midlife weight gain (hint: it’s not just about workouts).

[08:09] Key Lifestyle Changes for Fat Loss Over 50 – The biggest shifts I made that helped me lose weight, gain muscle, and feel my best.

[10:42] Lisa's Personal Transformation – How I went from feeling stuck to prepping for a bodybuilding competition in my late 50s.

[11:27] Why a Full-Body Approach Works Best – Why metabolism, stress, sleep, and hormones all play a role in weight loss.

[12:06] Free 5-Day Midlife Mojo Jumpstart! – A simple, actionable plan to help you kickstart your own transformation.

🔥 Memorable Quote 🗣️ "Losing weight after 50 isn’t about doing more workouts or the newest diet. It’s about supporting your whole body, hormones, and metabolism."

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