Ep 26: Ageless Running and Fat Loss Strategies for Sustainable Fitness with Louise Valentine

Today I am joined by Louise Valentine to talk about how to achieve sustainable fitness goals by doing less rather than more, how to work WITH our physiology and not against it, how to optimize health for women 35 and older, and actionable tips you can start applying right away to unlock your best health despite age, a busy life, or obstacles.

Louise is a Physiologist, best-selling author, avid runner, and military spouse. She was named #1 Health Specialist in the U.S., has worked for the NFL, and published research on how to solve the root cause of health and fitness problems.

She is now CEO of BreakingThroughWellness.com, where she offers one-on-one coaching, courses, and the groundbreaking Badass Breakthrough Academy for women runners and fitness lovers age 35 and beyond.

Just some of the topics discussed in this episode:

• Overcoming health diagnoses at any age
• The root cause of health and fitness problems
• Doing less, not more, for sustainable success
• Strategies for sleep, working from home, carbs, and more
• Working with our physiology
• Pitfalls to avoid when improving health and fitness
• Considerations for women over 35 when it comes to health and fitness
• Running for sport and for health: myth vs. reality when it comes to fat loss and body composition

RELATED LINKS

• BreakingThroughWellness.com - Louise offers 1:1 coaching, courses, and the groundbreaking Badass Breakthrough Academy for women runners and fitness lovers age 35 and beyond 
• Breaking Through Wellness on Facebook
• Louise (breakingthroughwellness) on Instagram
• Louise on LinkedIn
• Watch the episode on video here

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