Midlife Mojo: Fitness over 50 for Flourishing in Menopause

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Have you ever wondered how much of a difference working with a coach could make in your health and fitness journey? In today’s episode, we explore why having a coach can be a game changer. Join host Lisa DuPree as she shares her personal experiences of hiring coaches for her goals, and how their specialized knowledge has helped has helped her tackle new challenges and make significant progress on her goals.
Listen in to discover the six key benefits of working with a coach, particularly in midlife, from gaining accountability and motivation to receiving personalized guidance and expert insights. Whether you’re looking to change your lifestyle, tackle new fitness goals, or overcome plateaus, this episode provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve lasting success.
Episode Highlights:

• [00:04:57] Accountability and motivation from a coach can help you stay on track.
• [00:07:11] Personalized guidance tailored to your specific goals and circumstances.
• [00:09:10] Expert education to navigate the overwhelming amount of conflicting information.
• [00:10:32] An objective perspective to identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs.
• [00:11:59] Effective goal setting and habit formation strategies for lasting change.

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Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.
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In this episode, Lisa dives into the science of fat loss for women over 50, debunking myths about cardio and highlighting six lifestyle changes that can help you achieve sustainable results. From prioritizing protein to improving sleep quality, Lisa shares actionable steps that are easy to incorporate into your daily life.

If you’re tired of trendy diets and hours of cardio, this episode is your roadmap to getting leaner, stronger, and more energized—without sacrificing the foods you love or spending endless hours on the treadmill.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:

[01:35] Cardio Myths & Realities - Why excessive cardio can hinder fat loss

[05:09] Lifestyle Change #1: Prioritize Protein - How eating protein supports fat loss

[06:26] Lifestyle Change #2: Embrace High-Volume Eating - Why high volume, low calorie foods are key to fat loss success

[08:07] Lifestyle Change #3: Practice Mindful Eating - How the practice of mindful eating helps with fat loss

[09:45] Lifestyle Change #4: Strength Train - How often to train to start seeing fat loss

[11:00] Lifestyle Change #5: Boost Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) - Tips for increasing daily movement

[12:54] Lifestyle Change #6: Focus on Quality Sleep - How poor sleep impacts hunger hormones and fat storage

Thanks for listening!
🎉 Free Resources 🎉
Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!
Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.
To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.

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Host Lisa DuPree goes through 5 things she stopped doing in her fifties that changed her life in a big way. She explains several key changes in her routines and behaviors that significantly improved her well-being and overall quality of life in hopes it may inspire you to evaluate what shifts could allow you to thrive in midlife. These 5 things fall into the key areas that she focuses on in her coaching program to help clients be fit and flourish in their 50’s. Those areas are: eating, sleeping, moving, thinking and connecting.

Segment 1: Eating

• Lisa shares her experience of regularly consuming processed snacks, pasta, and bread without realizing the harm it was causing her.
• She describes the positive impact of focusing on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, lean proteins, and going gluten-free, including increased energy, better sleep, improved skin, hair, and digestion.

Segment 2: Sleeping

• Lisa explains how, after her divorce at age 50, she realized that she slept better when she had the bed to herself.
• She talks about how sleeping separately improved her sleep quality, reduced stress, and strengthened her relationship.

Segment 3: Moving

• Lisa talks about the shift in her exercise routine after turning 50 by stopping so much cardio.
• Lisa mentions the benefits she's experienced after incorporating strength training, including more muscle mass and tone, increased metabolism, balance, and less joint pain.

Segment 4: Thinking

• Lisa shares her experience of excessive worrying and anxiety in her 40s, particularly during perimenopause and how she worked to minimize non-productive thought patterns.
• She explains how she began practicing mindfulness and the positive impact these practices had on her mental well-being, making her more resilient and less anxious.

Segment 5: Connecting

• Lisa talks about her tendency to overcommit and please others, often at the expense of her own well-being.
• She explains how she learned to say "no", set healthier boundaries around her time and energy and focus on prioritizing important relationships.

Conclusion:

• Recap of the five key changes Lisa made in her 50s: eating gluten-free, sleeping separately, stopping doing only cardio, changing mindset to stop ruminating and overthinking, and quitting overcommitting.
• Lisa invites listeners to reflect on these areas in their lives and make small changes to up-level health and happiness.

Thanks for listening!
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Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!
Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.
To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.

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Today on Midlife Mojo, Lisa talks about cultivating body positivity and self-confidence in midlife by exploring practical ways for developing true body acceptance and confidence from within. With all the media ideals and societal pressures about how we “should” look, it’s easy to become hyper-focused on our bodies and have a distorted self-image. You’ll walk away from this informative episode with several ideas and quick tips for how to shift from body shaming to body positivity, from self-criticism to self-appreciation. Let's journey inward, discover practical mindset strategies, and empowering ways to rise above negative body image.

Segment 1: What is Body Positivity?

• Dive into the heart of the matter and unveil a perspective that shifts the focus from appearances to experiences and capabilities.
• Learn about the pillars of body positivity that remind us that all bodies are worthy and beautiful.

Segment 2: Dangers of Negative Body Image

• Meet Mary, a relatable individual whose experience mirrors many of our own struggles with body image.
• Explore the detrimental effects of negative body image and uncover how it restricts us from fully experiencing life.

Segment 3: From Negativity to Neutrality

• Explore the concept of body neutrality and the power of looking at your body through a new lens, one that appreciates its functionality over its appearance.
• By cultivating a mindset of balance and acceptance, learn how to infuse a touch of gratitude and acceptance into your self-talk..

Segment 4: Strategies for Cultivating authentic body positivity and self-appreciation

• Dive into ten practical strategies for nurturing genuine self-appreciation and fostering body positivity, both in the short term and over the long haul.

Segment 5: Building Self-Confidence

• Empower yourself to build an unshakable sense of confidence through implementing four practical techniques.

Wrap-up: Your body reflects your strength and wisdom gained through experience. Midlife is a time to honor your distinctive beauty, inside and out. Wear your life story proudly, confident in all you have accomplished. Reignite your passion by loving every part of yourself. You have all you need within to blaze a bold trail ahead.

Thanks for listening!
🎉 Free Resources 🎉
Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!
Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.
To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.

Have a question or a topic for an episode? Send Lisa a text.

Is your daily or weekly routine working against you instead of for you? This episode of Midlife Mojo provides practical tips for creating a balanced, sustainable routine that aligns with your current goals and circumstances. Lisa emphasizes the importance of long-term consistency over short-term intensity, offering actionable strategies to help women over 50 stay focused and energized.

From identifying priorities and time-blocking to habit stacking, get step-by-step guidance for building a routine that fits into your life and supports your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Episode Highlights

1. Why Routine Matters (00:00:57)
2. Identify Priorities and Build Around Them (00:05:12)
3. Time-Blocking for Productivity (00:09:11)
4. Habit Stacking for Long-Term Success (00:11:20)
5. Consistency Over Perfection (00:13:34)

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Thanks for listening!
🎉 Free Resources 🎉
Jumpstart Checklist - Download the checklist and jumpstart your journey to a fitter, stronger, more confident and happier you. Get it here!
Midlife Mojo Jumpstart mini-course to create a health and fitness plan that fits your lifestyle. Over five days, you’ll receive actionable tips to improve your nutrition, exercise, and recovery—all tailored to the unique needs of midlife.
To help you set positive, motivating goals you are excited about, get this free Goal Setting for Success Worksheet.