The Midlife Fitness Lies Keeping You Stuck and Frustrated

What the fitness industry didn’t tell you about your 40+ body (and what to do instead)

If you’re eating less, working out more, and still not seeing results—you’re not failing.
You’ve just been fed the wrong formula.

Some of the most common fitness advice simply doesn’t work for women in perimenopause or menopause. In fact, it can leave you more exhausted, inflamed, and confused than when you started.

Let’s bust a few of the biggest lies—and talk about what actually works in midlife.

Lie #1: “Just eat less and move more”

This outdated advice oversimplifies a hormonal puzzle. In midlife, your body becomes more sensitive to stress (including undereating and overtraining). When you restrict calories too much or push through high-intensity workouts without proper recovery, your body holds on to fat as a stress response—especially around the belly.

What to do instead:
Fuel your body smarter, not less. Prioritize protein, eat enough to support your metabolism, and match your workouts to your energy and cycle—not your guilt.

Lie #2: “Cardio is the best way to lose weight”

Running, spinning, or HIIT every day might feel productive—but too much cardio in midlife can backfire. It can increase cortisol levels, lead to burnout, and even cause muscle loss if you're not fueling correctly.

What to do instead:
Focus on strength training 2–3 times per week and combine it with daily movement like walking, yoga, or stretching to support your hormones and nervous system. Your body thrives on balance, not burnout.

Lie #3: “If it worked in your 30s, it should still work now”

Here’s the truth: your body is changing, and so should your strategy. What worked before—cutting carbs, skipping meals, pushing harder—might now be the very thing holding you back.

What to do instead:
Honor where you are now. Midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a recalibration. Once you shift your approach, your energy, strength, and results follow.

You’re not broken—just ready for a smarter way.

If you’re tired of trying harder and getting nowhere, it’s time to ditch the one-size-fits-all fitness lies and start working with your hormones, not against them.

Download the free Menopause Uncovered Guide to learn what’s really going on inside your body—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and results that actually stick.

Your midlife body isn’t the problem. The approach is. Let’s change that—together.