In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most charged topics in modern health: the World Health Organization’s new recognition of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. This isn’t a conversation about being “for” or “against” them—it’s about something much bigger than a simple yes or no.

With GLP-1 sales skyrocketing 500% in five years and an annual $71-billion market emerging almost overnight, we have to ask: Why now? Why is this the moment the global medical system is stepping in? And more importantly… how did we get here in the first place?

This episode unpacks the uncomfortable truth that our health crisis didn’t begin with GLP-1s, and it won’t end with them. We explore:

• The difference between treating symptoms and addressing root causes

• Why obesity is less about “overfat” and more about undermuscled bodies

• The widening gap between conventional medical advice and effective lifestyle change

• How rapid-weight-loss approaches (including GLP-1s) impact muscle mass and long-term health

• The influence of a profit-driven food industry, an overwhelmed medical system, and a toxic environment

• Why lasting change is still built on the unsexy fundamentals: strength, real food, sleep, stress, and consistency

This episode is vulnerable, a little fiery, and deeply honest—because talking about weight in today’s culture can feel like walking a tightrope. But avoiding the conversation hasn’t made us healthier. In fact, we’re sicker than ever.

My goal isn’t to shame anyone or tell you what to choose. It’s to give you the full picture so you can make choices based on clarity—not marketing, fear, or quick-fix promises.

If you’ve been overwhelmed, confused, frustrated, or just exhausted by the state of health in our world—this episode is for you. You are not alone, you are not broken, and your body is absolutely worth caring for.

Let’s think before we consume. Let’s take back our choices. Let’s start with what we can control.

If you’ve ever walked into the holidays torn between wanting to be “healthy” and wanting to actually enjoy yourself…welcome to the club. In this episode of Fit After 40, we’re stripping holiday “health” back down to what actually matters: presence, connection, flexibility, and remembering that your whole life is bigger than whatever is on your plate or how many steps you take.

I’m getting real about a lesson I learned the hard way: years lost to obsessing over food rules, restrictions, and “perfect health” — or swinging to the other extreme with binge drinking and addiction — are years I never get back with the people I love. The older I get, the more fiercely I believe this: a truly healthy life is a balanced, community-centered life. And the holidays? They’re one of the most important times we have to practice that.

Inside this episode we’ll cover: ✨ Why being present with your loved ones is the ultimate health habit ✨ How fitness and nutrition are cyclical — and why holidays naturally act as a built-in deload ✨ Why “falling off” isn’t a thing, and how rest actually primes your nervous system and strength gains ✨ Practical, pressure-free movement ideas that complement the season (think walks, yoga, NEAT, and not forcing a 90-minute lift at dawn) ✨ Real-talk nutrition tips that don’t fuel shame spirals or food rules ✨ Strategies for navigating sugar, food allergies, and family dynamics without losing your mind ✨ How to enjoy your favorite holiday foods without all-or-nothing thinking ✨ Plus: why savoring, slowing down, and choosing connection over perfection might be the healthiest thing you do all year

This isn’t another “burn off your pie” or “walk after every meal or else” holiday episode. This is Healthy Holidays 101: grounded, compassionate, evidence-informed, and rooted in the truth we forget every year — that health is built over a lifetime, not in a single week.

So grab a cinnamon roll (you know I did), hug your people a little tighter, and let’s walk through a holiday season that actually supports your body and your joy.

If you want to get stronger, build muscle, and feel more powerful in your body as you move through perimenopause or postmenopause, progressive overload is the principle you need to understand. It’s how your body adapts, grows, and continues getting stronger over time.

But when you're training at home without access to heavier weights… how do you actually do it?

In today’s video, I’m breaking down five simple, effective ways to progressively overload your workouts at home — no fancy equipment or gym membership required. You’ll learn how to make your exercises more challenging, how to keep your muscles responding, and which tweaks give you the biggest bang for your strength-building buck.

We’ll also talk about the bonus method I recommend every 4–6 weeks, why single-leg work is such a secret weapon, and yes… I’m telling my solar energy joke because it absolutely deserved its moment. 🌞😉

Interested in seeing if Fit After 40: Small-Group Personal Training is a good fit for you? Shoot me an email at kinsey@fitafter40.info, and lets set up a complimentary consult call to find out!

In the meantime, get started with the FREE Beginner's Guide To Strength Training in Menopause - complete with 6 at-home workouts.