After navigating a major life transition, Stephanie Carmody dives into a new chapter of life with zero filters in Second Act Sessions, sharing the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes painful road to finding peace, love, and purpose. Driven by deep curiosity and a passion for learning, she invites guests from all walks of life for engaging discussions on a wide variety of topics.
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No More Chasing Skinny: What Women Over 40 Need to Know About Staying Healthy
In this episode of Second Act Sessions, Stephanie sits down with health ...coach, educator, and midlife wellness advocate Kristina Ganow for a practical conversation about what women over 40 can do now to build strength, support their metabolic health, and protect their health for the decades ahead.
After losing 70 pounds and rebuilding her own health, strength, and confidence, Kristina realized that being smaller didn’t necessarily mean being stronger or healthier. Her experience changed the way she viewed fitness, shifting the focus from chasing skinny to building muscle, strength, mobility, and a body capable of supporting the life she wants to live.
Today, as an independent coach with Trilivy Health, Kristina helps others work toward their health and weight-management goals through personalized coaching, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle habits.
Stephanie and Kristina talk about why strength training becomes increasingly important in midlife, what happens to our muscle and metabolism as we age, how menopause can change the equation, protein and nutrition, preventing injury, sustainable weight loss, GLP-1s, and the simple habits women can start implementing now.
Because the goal isn’t just to weigh less. It’s to feel strong, stay active, protect your independence, and build a healthy body that can carry you through your second act — and beyond.
Connect with Kristina Ganow
To learn more about Kristina Ganow and her approach to metabolic health, weight management, and sustainable wellness, follow her on Instagram @coachkristinagetsfit or explore her coaching services through Trilivy Health.
For additional resources, visit the Metabolic Health Institute or learn more about the Metabolic Scan.
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