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The Holly Perkins Health Podcast

The Holly Perkins Health Podcast

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Did you know that if you’re a woman over the age of 35, your health, fitness, and nutrition needs radically differ from most of the information out there? If the generic advice isn’t working for you it’s most likely because it’s designed for younger people, or created by men who don’t fully understand the unique needs of a woman’s body. If you want to feel strong, energetic, and empowered in your body so you can keep up with the life you love, you’re in the right place. Your host, world-renowned women's health and nutrition expert Holly Perkins, is your go-to source for science-backed strategies to transform your body…and therefore your life. With over 30 years in practice, she's guided thousands of women to achieve a stronger, healthier, and more energetic version of themselves. Holly’s proven methods are unique and designed to fit your specific needs as a woman, so you can finally understand your physiology, and get the body - and vibrant health - you’ve always wanted. Each episode will give you resources to help improve body composition, regulate blood sugar, and reduce dangerous inflammation, resulting in a lower risk of life-threatening diseases so you can feel confident about your years ahead. Tune in every week for great insights into your health, fitness, and nutrition questions with practical steps to help you - all in under 30 minutes! If you’re ready to create the body you need to keep up with the life you love, hit the follow button and get ready to experience your best body ever.Copyright 2024 Holly Perkins, Inc Actividad Física, Dietas y Nutrición Ejercicio y Actividad Física Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • Ep 68: Exactly Why You’re Not Seeing Results
    Aug 12 2025

    If you are working hard but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you.

    Here is a wake-up call. Around 40 percent of women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime, and hip fractures can be devastating. Your best defense is strong bones, and the most powerful way to build them is strength training.

    I see plenty of women eating well and lifting weights, yet their DEXA scans still show muscle loss. Not ideal. In this episode, you will discover the surprising shifts that happen in your 40s and 50s, why your workouts and nutrition might be working against you, the biggest mistakes midlife women make, and a sneak peek into my next lab master class, Stronger Every Week.

    When I was younger, I rolled my eyes at the idea that menopause made fitness harder. Cringe. But here is the truth: as estrogen drops, inflammation rises. This is not just about hot flashes or a slower metabolism. It is about a fundamental shift in your biology. Regardless of the diagnosis, inflammation is often the common enemy, and strength training is one of the most powerful tools we have to calm it down.

    The first reason you are not seeing results: too much exercise at too high an intensity. Women over 40 often need less all-out work than they think. Too much high-intensity exercise can lead to unstable blood sugar and rising cortisol, which can lead to cravings and energy crashes. And when you are not fueling properly, your body will break down muscle to power your workouts instead of building it. The best intensity comes from two places: heavy reps inside strength sets and short bursts of cardio intervals followed by real recovery.

    Reason two: missing progressive overload. Muscle is your secret weapon for a firm body, better metabolism, more energy, and sustainable fat loss. One pound of muscle burns three times more calories than one pound of fat, and the metabolic benefits go far beyond that. Start tracking your effort along with reps and weight so you can see your strength increase month by month.

    Finally, reason three: chasing the number on the scale. True success is about increasing lean muscle, not lowering body weight. Get a DEXA scan for body composition or try an in-body scan, then use progress photos every two weeks to stay on track.

    Changing your body is not easy. It is not supposed to be. That is how our bodies protect us. But after thirty years of coaching, I can tell you the underdog often wins. Even if you think you are too far gone or you have never been lean and athletic, you can turn it around.

    I hope you enjoyed this episode!

    You can get FREE access to my 4-week Strength Without Stress program right now! This program will help you reduce the systemic inflammation that’s caused by overly intense or lengthy workouts. It’ll help you build and maintain valuable lean muscle without the fatigue from other programs

    To get free access to Strength Without Stress, post a Review wherever you’re listening. Grab a screenshot of your review before you post it and upload at: https://www.hollyperkins.com/review

    This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197–grab it while you can for lifetime access.

    Topics covered

    • (09:51) Inflammation is the root of all evil
    • (16:06) You’re doing too much of the wrong stuff and seeing no results
    • (20:45) When you destabilize blood sugar, you drive up cortisol
    • (21:23) If you’re not fuelling correctly, your body fuels from muscle
    • (24:20) Get free access to my program, Strength Without Stress
    • (32:02) Stop using your bathroom scale as a success metric!
    • (36:39) How to track your body composition

    Resources Mentioned

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  • Ep 67: 5 Habits You *MUST* Master to Become Lean
    Aug 5 2025

    We all want to feel tight and lean, right? If you have ever wondered what it really takes to get lean and stay that way, this episode is for you. I walk you through 5 habits that will help you shift the way you see your body and body fat. You will learn what to focus on instead of fat loss, the kind of nutrition that supports a lean body, the most important upgrade in your workouts, and my favorite anchor meal.

    I share the story of my friend who has incredible DEXA scans, great body composition, and crushes it at the gym. She looks like the picture of health, but even she found it tough to lose a bit more fat. It is not just about effort. It is about mindset. We have been taught to see body fat as a problem, and that can mess with how we approach fitness.

    At the end of the day, we are all chasing a feeling. That feeling is usually feeling good. And let me tell you, it feels amazing to feel good in your own body.

    Here’s the thing: focusing on fat loss alone doesn’t work. When you only focus on losing weight, you often end up using strategies that break down your muscles. That is not what we want. Instead, shift your focus to performance. Start to think like an athlete. You will see that as your muscle grows, fat comes off more easily. Get into the habit of tracking your workouts and increasing the intensity. When your fitness goes up, fat tends to come off naturally.

    Next up is the habit of worrying about what other people think. This is a big one. It is totally normal to care, but other people’s opinions should not control your choices. You might feel like you are being too rigid or making things awkward when it comes to food, but that is just your old programming talking. Your choices are your own. They are not hurting anyone, and they are not anyone else’s business. You do not need to explain yourself or argue. Just let the comments roll off your back. That is what freedom feels like.

    Now let’s get into food. Did you know it’s really easy to eat more calories than your body needs, and that exercise does not burn nearly as many calories as people think? Fitness trackers often exaggerate calories burned, so take those with a grain of salt. Remember, your workouts are not meant to cancel out last night’s dinner. They are meant to improve your body so you naturally burn more throughout the day.

    Start paying attention to your food, especially your protein. Track what you eat once in a while to get clear on your numbers. This is not about restriction or guilt. It is about awareness. Try different protein sources and remember that what works for someone else might not feel great for you.

    Which brings me to breakfast. A balanced breakfast sets the tone for the day. Each morning try to get a mix of about half your calories from carbs, a quarter from protein, and a quarter from fat. Yes, carbs belong at breakfast. All three macros matter and your body needs them to function well.

    And finally, the most important training habit is progression. If you want to change your body, you need to increase the weight you lift. For women over forty, this is especially important. Increasing your strength month by month builds the kind of muscle that sticks around and gives your metabolism a serious lift.

    If all of this feels confusing, it’s probably because you are getting too many mixed messages from the internet. The truth is actually simple. Build muscle with strength training, and get your nutrition right. That is the recipe for getting and staying lean.

    And if you are still feeling lost, go back and listen to earlier episodes! You already have what it takes to become everything you want to be.

    I hope you enjoyed this episode!

    You can get FREE access to my 4-week Strength Without Stress program right now! This program will help you reduce the systemic inflammation that’s caused by overly intense or lengthy workouts. It’ll help you build...

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  • Ep 66: Ask Holly
    Jul 22 2025

    Are there benefits to microdosing GLP1s in perimenopause? What should you look for when shopping for a creatine supplement? And what’s the best way to adjust your macronutrient equation when you’re emphasizing proteins – and therefore the fat that goes along with it? Get ready to learn about all of these questions, and even get a peek into my personal life, in this episode!

    Q: Are there benefits to microdosing GLP1s in perimenopause?

    The truth is, adjusting your nutrition and committing to regular strength workouts will do more for you than a microdose ever could. Getting your protein, fats, and carbs in balance is the fastest and easiest way to improve glucose regulation, which is the essence of what GLP1s do. Your body has a sophisticated operating system that is super effective when you provide it with what it needs. Start treating it right, and your biology will work beautifully.


    I recognize that a therapeutic dose helps diabetics improve glucoregulatory control; therefore, it is absolutely plausible that a microdose could be helpful. Improving your muscle mass through strength training is what will really work, guaranteed, and that’s where I suggest focusing.


    Q: When shopping for a creatine supplement, are there specific things we can look for on the label to help identify a quality product?


    When it comes to supplements in general, I believe that less is more, and we should turn to food first. When it comes to creatine, it’s pretty straightforward, actually: buy a product that has creatine monohydrate, read the label, and buy from a reputable brand. For me, foundational supplements include creatine, fish oil, vitamin C, probiotics, and magnesium.


    Q: How do I get the right macronutrient balance? You regularly repeat that 25% protein and fat and 50% carb is the ideal macronutrient split. You've mentioned that some people can do 45% carbs if needed. Can you address the issue of fats needing to be lower in this scenario of 50/25/ 25?


    Let's calculate this out if a woman is eating 1400 calories a day, and really and truly, if you are a normal-sized woman and you are strength training, you need at least 1400 calories. if you're a normal-sized woman, 1400 calories is the bare minimum in my world. And honestly, 1400 calories is pretty low. So at that number a 5025, 25 split, which is what I teach.


    If you're getting at least 1400 calories, you're hitting that bare minimum 50 grams of fat. It's pretty hard actually to get through a day and not get at least 50 grams of fat. A person would have to be trying really hard to not get that bare minimum. My bigger concern is that most people are getting way more than that amount of fat in a given day! This is why I love eating according to macros because you get to choose how nd when you’d like to get what you need throughout the day. Remember you don’t need to be super precise every day. That’s not how the human body works!


    Q: How did you meet your husband?


    I love to share the story of how my husband, Dave, and I met! After getting super clear on what I wanted in a life partner, brushing up on my manifestation techniques, and getting back on the apps, wouldn’t you know it, I met my guy almost instantly. We pretty much clicked instantly and have been together ever since!


    I hope you enjoyed this episode!


    You can get FREE access to my 4-week Strength Without Stress program right now! This program will help you reduce the systemic inflammation that’s caused by overly intense or lengthy workouts. It’ll help you build and maintain valuable lean muscle without the fatigue from other programs

    To get free access to Strength Without Stress, post a Review wherever you’re...

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