Before you jump into another fat loss phase… I want us to pause for a second.

Because if dieting has "almost worked" for you the last five years… why do you feel like you need to start over again?

In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I'm calling out one of the biggest midlife mistakes I see on repeat: Most women don't have a fat loss problem. They have a readiness problem.

You might be sitting there thinking — WTF does that even mean?

Stick with me. Because it's not about how bad you "want" fat loss. Let's be honest, who doesn't? But here's what nobody's talking about: forcing a perma-diet when your body is already tapped out isn't discipline. It's just making things worse.

Your body might just need a breather before it can actually do the thing you're asking it to do.

If you've been running on fumes by mid-afternoon, white-knuckling your hunger, mentally negotiating every bite, or doing all the "right" things and somehow still feeling like garbage… this episode is your permission slip to stop pushing and start getting strategic.

I'm talking about how to actually tell where your body is at and whether it's time to push, pull back, or just hold the line. Because fat loss in the wrong season doesn't just not work. It keeps you stuck in the same loop year after year.

You are not broken. Your timing might just be off.

In This Episode We Get Into:

Why wanting it badly isn't your problem, the sneaky signs your body is running on empty, my 5-question gut check so you can stop guessing, why maintenance is actually a skill (and why it matters more than you think), and the 3-gear strategy that changes everything: Push, Pull Back, or Hold the Line.

Sometimes the most strategic move isn't doing more. It's doing less, on purpose.

Ready to Figure Out Where You're At?

I made a quiz for exactly this moment:
👉 Is Your Metabolism Tired AF?

It takes few minutes and tells you whether your body is ready to push, pull back, or hold the line. No more winging it. Go take it, I think you'll find it really eye-opening.

If this episode hit home, screenshot it, share it on Instagram, and tag @kimjeffersoncoach. And follow the show so you never miss an episode.

LINKS

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic
Tik Tok @kimbarnesjefferson
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/
Quarterly Planning session
https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/quarterly-planning
Is Metabolism Tired AF
https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/metabolismquiz-podcast

Alright, Magic Makers… we are going there today.

Intermittent fasting.

Some people swear by it.
Some people swear at it.
And most midlife women are stuck in the middle wondering:

👉 Should I be skipping breakfast?
👉 Is fasting helping my metabolism… or quietly stressing my body out?
👉 And why does everything feel harder after 40?

In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I'm joined by registered dietitian and diabetes care specialist Ashley Bazell to cut through the noise and give you the real, grown-woman perspective on fasting.

Because here's the truth…

Fasting can be a helpful tool.
But it is not a personality trait.
And it is definitely not one-size-fits-all in midlife.

We talk about what actually happens in your body, who benefits most, when it can backfire, and how to stop turning your eating schedule into another all-or-nothing stress fest.

If you've been low-key confused about fasting, your energy, your cravings, or your midlife metabolism… this one is for you.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• What intermittent fasting actually is (and what it isn't)
• Why many women over 40 are already under-fueled
• The difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting
• How fasting impacts body composition, visceral fat, and muscle
• The truth about fasting and metabolism slowdown
• GLP-1 medications and where fasting may or may not fit
• Signs fasting is helping your body… and red flags it's too much
• Simple ways to support blood sugar and energy without extreme dieting
• Why sleep, strength training, and consistency still matter most

Key takeaway:

You don't get bonus points for suffering.

The goal isn't to eat less and push harder.
The goal is to support your body in a way you can actually sustain.

Midlife health works best when we stop forcing and start paying attention.

Connect with Ashley:

x: https://www.twitter.com/lnutraofficial/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lnutra/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-hsu-md/

Connect with Kim
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Tik Tok @kimbarnesjefferson
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Is Your Metabolism Tired AF? https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/metabolismquiz-podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Loved this episode?

Screenshot it, share it, and tag me so I can see what landed for you.

And if you're sitting there wondering what season your metabolism is actually in…

👉 Take the quiz: Is Your Metabolism Tired AF? https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/metabolismquiz-podcast

For years, you did what you were told.

Eat less.
Move more.
More cardio.
Smaller portions.
Be disciplined.

And for a while? It worked.

Until it didn't.

In this Fit Girl Magic episode, I'm sharing my own story as a former fitness competitor who spent nine years controlling every bite, every rep, every inch of my body… and what happened when menopause knocked me flat and the old strategies stopped working.

If you feel like you're doing "all the right things" but your body isn't responding anymore, this episode is for you.

We're talking about:

• Why weight loss after 40 feels harder

• What metabolic adaptation really is

• How years of dieting can slow your metabolism

• Why strength training matters more than endless cardio

• The truth about muscle loss after 35

• Why eating more might actually be part of the solution

• How to measure progress beyond the scale

Most women spend 17 years dieting. Many try over 100 diets in their lifetime. And when those strategies stop working, we assume we failed.

But the truth?
Your body adapted.

Undereating. Overtraining. On-again, off-again dieting. Decades of "trying harder." Your body learned to survive on less.

And now it needs something different.

If the scale hasn't moved but your clothes feel different…
If you feel softer even though you're working out…
If you're scared to eat more but exhausted from eating less…

This conversation will help you understand what's really happening inside your body in midlife.

You are not lazy.
You are not broken.
You don't lack willpower.

Your strategy just no longer matches your biology.

Take the quiz: Is Your Metabolism Tired AF? https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/metabolismquiz-podcast

Inside, you'll discover whether you need to:

• Restore

• Rebuild

• Refine

• Or Reveal

No more guessing. No more doubling down on the wrong plan.

The link is in the show notes.

After you take it, send me a DM and tell me what you got.

Let's stop managing your body like it's a problem… and start working with it instead.

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who's been quietly struggling and leave a review. It helps more midlife women find real answers instead of another diet.

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic
Tik Tok @kimbarnesjefferson
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com