Ep. 38 The Midlife Fitness Revolution: Expert Guest Debra Atkinson Unravels Hormonal Impact on Weight Loss Efforts

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Debra Atkinson is a hormone balancing exercise coach and 40-year fitness expert, New York Times Best Selling Author and Tedx speaker. We invite her to pull up a seat at our table to discuss the importance of exercise for women in midlife. 

Debra explains the impact of hormonal changes on midlife weight loss and the necessity for a unique exercise prescription during this stage of life. She discusses various aspects of midlife women's health and fitness.

Emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges and staying motivated, especially for women with health issues, Debra also highlights the need for a holistic approach to health. She suggests considering factors such as micronutrient sufficiency and sleep.

Demonstrating her wealth of knowledge, Debra gets detailed about the benefits of movement and exercise, including the timing of exercise and meals. 

As a seasoned professional of 40 years who has helped over 275,000 people with their fitness goals, Debra provides practical tips for getting started with exercise, including the importance of strength training and walking. She also addresses common injuries and limitations and offers modifications for different fitness levels.

Overall, Debra emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and finding an exercise routine that works for you.

Finally, she introduces her Five-Day Flip program and discusses her TEDx Talk titled “Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie.” and her Flipping 50 Podcast. 

To access Debra’s podcast, and FREE Five-Day Flip program, PLUS.. go to her website:https://www.flippingfifty.com  Social: FB/IG/YT @flipping50tv 

Takeaways

• Exercise is crucial for women in midlife due to hormonal changes and the impact on the body
• A unique exercise prescription is needed during this stage, taking into account the specific needs and challenges of midlife women.
• Strength training and walking are key components of a fitness routine for midlife women.
• High-intensity interval training can be beneficial but should be approached with caution and modified based on individual abilities and limitations. Overcoming challenges and staying motivated is crucial for women's health and fitness.
• A holistic approach to health, considering factors like micronutrient sufficiency and sleep, is essential.
• Movement and exercise play a significant role in overall well-being, and the timing of exercise and meals can impact results.
• Walking after dinner can have numerous benefits for health and digestion.
• Napping can be effective for some individuals, but consistency and timing are key.
• Debra Atkins

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