Better! with Dr. Stephanie Muscle Mass, Fat Loss & Hormones Over 40 with Chalene Johnson (fitness legend)
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May 5, 2025 Chalene Johnson, a fitness legend and bestselling author, shares her expertise on health challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause. She discusses the pitfalls of intense workout programs and the importance of gentle, incremental lifestyle changes. With a focus on hormonal shifts, she emphasizes self-compassion over strict dieting and suggests strength training as a game-changer. Chalene also tackles societal pressures around body image and highlights the need for open conversations about women's health, encouraging a positive view on aging.
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Women Conditioned to Depend
- Women have been conditioned to depend on external diet and exercise programs rather than trusting their own intelligence.
- This conditioning leads to unnecessary seeking of permission and overcomplication in health decisions.
Cardio Overuse Story
- Chalene initially relied heavily on cardio to manage weight, inspired by observing her mother.
- Over time, she realized increasing workout intensity was unsustainable and damaging her health.
Women Self-Blame Fitness Struggles
- Women tend to blame themselves when fitness or diet plans stop working rather than acknowledging physiological adaptation.
- This self-blame creates unnecessary frustration and increased effort, often worsening results.