#125 - How Becky lost 60 lbs without punishing herself. - Becky Kiado

Becky Kiado gained 80 lbs during her first pregnancy — and spent years trying every diet, challenge, and “clean eating” rule out there.

Eventually, her body couldn’t keep up. She was sore all the time, exhausted, and constantly hungry.

So she did something different: she stopped listening to the noise and learned the science.

Now, she helps women over 40 lose fat and build muscle — without starving, obsessing, or doing two-a-days on 1,200 calories.

In this episode, we talk about breaking generational patterns, building sustainable habits, and how self-care becomes non-negotiable once you realize your kids are watching.

Becky is the founder of Leveling Up Midlife, and she’s walking proof that strength, science, and self-respect will take you further than any diet ever will.

We get into:

• Becky’s 60 lb transformation through perimenopause
• How motherhood shaped her views on self-care and health
• Breaking generational patterns of obesity and self-neglect
• Why most people don’t need more discipline — they need better systems
• The truth about HIIT, 75 Hard, and punishment culture
• Debunking organic food myths and “clean eating” advice
• The evolution of fitness info online — and how to filter the noise
• GLP-1 medications like semaglutide
• How to build your last fat-loss plan — one that actually sticks
• The real markers of success: confidence, strength, and freedom

Find more from Becky:

Website: https://levelingupmidlife.com/

Instagram: @levelingupmidlife