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282 💪 Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker

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What if everything you’ve been told about your body was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, veteran journalist turned professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker joins Wendy to challenge society’s obsession with thinness and reveal how strength training transformed her life at midlife. From struggling with postpartum depression and addiction to becoming a symbol of strength, Anne Marie shares her personal story and the fascinating research behind women’s strength, body image, and longevity. Get ready to flip the script on your fitness, confidence, and midlife potential!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why midlife is the perfect time to build strength (not shrink!)
  • The surprising history of diet culture and thinness
  • How lifting weights supports bone health, longevity, and mental well-being
  • Easy ways to start strength training (even at home or in an RV!)
  • The power of finding your “why” for fitness and health

🎧 Tune in now at TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

✨Read the blog: 282 💪 Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker at https://wendyvalentine.com/redefining-midlife-fitness/

👉 Connect with Anne Marie

https://annemariechaker.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annemariechaker/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709922/lift-by-anne-marie-chaker/

🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More

https://wendyvalentine.com

📖 Preorder Women Waking Up

https://womenwakingup.com

📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!

https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

🎤 Know Someone Inspiring? Nominate a Guest!

https://midlifemakeoverguest.com

⭐️ Love the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review!

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Manage episode 489266985 series 3490791
Content provided by Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, Author & Midlife Coach, Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, and Midlife Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, Author & Midlife Coach, Wendy Valentine - Podcaster, and Midlife Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What if everything you’ve been told about your body was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, veteran journalist turned professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker joins Wendy to challenge society’s obsession with thinness and reveal how strength training transformed her life at midlife. From struggling with postpartum depression and addiction to becoming a symbol of strength, Anne Marie shares her personal story and the fascinating research behind women’s strength, body image, and longevity. Get ready to flip the script on your fitness, confidence, and midlife potential!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why midlife is the perfect time to build strength (not shrink!)
  • The surprising history of diet culture and thinness
  • How lifting weights supports bone health, longevity, and mental well-being
  • Easy ways to start strength training (even at home or in an RV!)
  • The power of finding your “why” for fitness and health

🎧 Tune in now at TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

✨Read the blog: 282 💪 Stronger Not Smaller: Redefining Midlife Fitness & Power with Anne Marie Chaker at https://wendyvalentine.com/redefining-midlife-fitness/

👉 Connect with Anne Marie

https://annemariechaker.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annemariechaker/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709922/lift-by-anne-marie-chaker/

🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More

https://wendyvalentine.com

📖 Preorder Women Waking Up

https://womenwakingup.com

📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!

https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

🎤 Know Someone Inspiring? Nominate a Guest!

https://midlifemakeoverguest.com

⭐️ Love the Show? Leave a 5-Star Review!

https://reviewtheshow.com

  continue reading

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