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Becoming Her Podcast
Welcome to Becoming Her: The Fittest and Healthiest 40+ You, where we explore the mindset shifts, nutrition strategies, and fitness tactics that will help you build lean muscle, lose fat, and feel strong, confident, and empowered over 40. Hosted by Shauna, the founder of Becoming Her Fitness and a women’s fitness coach dedicated to helping women over 40 transform their bodies and their lives. Her mission is to empower women over 40 to feel incredible from the inside out, because it’s never too late to become the healthiest, strongest version of YOU!
Episodes
26 episodes
EP 27: How to Train to Get a Sculpted Body Over 40
In this episode, I share exactly how to train if you want visible muscle definition, curves in the right places, and a strong, fit body in your 40s and beyond. We’re covering what matters most: progressive overload, lifting with intensity, trai...
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Ep 26: Why Women Over 40 Shouldn’t Fear Getting Bulky
Think lifting weights will make you bulky? Think again.In this episode, I bust the “bulky” myth and explain why women over 40 need more muscle, not less.You’ll learn:Why your hormones make it hard to bu...
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Ep 25: Faith, Mindset & Midlife Breakthroughs: Getting Out of Your Own Way with Life Coach Krystal Connor
In this powerful and faith-centered conversation, I sit down with certified life coach Krystal Connor to talk about what it takes for women over 40 to step into the next, best version of themselves.Krystal opens up about her journey, fro...
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EP 24: How Women Over 40 Can Stop Fearing the Scale & Use It to Track Real Progress
Struggling with the scale? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how women over 40 can stop letting the scale control their mindset—and start using it as a tool for tracking real progress.You’ll learn:Why...
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EP 23: One of the Biggest Mistakes I Made on My Fit Over 40 Journey
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest mistakes I made on my fit over 40 journey that kept me stuck for years—and the mindset shift that finally set me free. If you’ve been dieting forever and still not seeing results, this one’s for y...
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EP 22: Why Doing More Isn’t Getting You Lean Over 40
If you're cutting calories hard and doing all the fat-burning workouts—but still not seeing the toned, strong body you want—this episode is for you. We're unpacking why the "more is more" mindset is holding you back and what actually works for ...
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EP 21: Fat Loss Facts Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know
Think fat loss is all about burning more calories in the gym? Think again! In this episode, I break down the biggest fat loss mistakes women over 40 make and what actually works. We cover why not everyone is ready for a fat loss phase,...
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EP 20: From Stuck to Strong: How My Client Chante Transformed Her Body and Mindset
In this episode, I sit down with Chante, one of my amazing clients who completely transformed her body and mindset through the 12 Weeks to Strong-Her group coaching program. She opens up about feeling stuck in the all-or-nothing mindse...
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EP 19: Your Blueprint for Building a Successful Diet to Lose Fat and Get Lean Over 40
In today’s episode, we’re bringing it all together! If you’ve been following along with the nutrition episodes, you know we’ve covered everything from fueling your body like an athlete to mastering macros, prioritizing protein, balancing carbs ...
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EP 18: The Power of Fiber & Micronutrients for Women Over 40
Today, we’re diving into the unsung heroes of your nutrition—fiber and micronutrients. These small but mighty players are essential for fat loss, metabolism, and overall health. You will learn why they matter and how to i...
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EP 17: The Best Diet for Fat Loss Over 40
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a hot topic: diets! There are so many approaches out there—keto, intermittent fasting, paleo, low-carb, high-protein, and more. It’s overwhelming to know which one is best, esp...
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EP 16: The Power of Flexible Dieting For Fat Loss Over 40
This episode is for you if you've struggled with an all-or-nothing mindset about food. We explore why flexible dieting is crucial for long-term success and how to apply it in your life. Learn techniques like calorie cycli...
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EP 14: Dining Out and Traveling—Macro-Friendly Strategies for Women Over 40
Sticking to your nutrition goals while eating out or traveling doesn’t have to be stressful—especially when you have a game plan! In this episode, I’m sharing real-life strategies for women over 40 to stay on track while enjoying ...
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EP 13 : Nutrient Timing for Women Over 40: When & How to Eat to Get "Toned"
Timing your meals can make a BIG difference in your energy, recovery, and muscle-building efforts—especially after 40! In this episode, we break down:✅ Pre- and post-workout meals to fuel and recover✅ Why evenly spacing p...
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EP 12: Carbs & Fats for Women Over 40: Fuel Smart, Get Strong, Stay Lean
Carbs and fats get a bad rap, but both play a crucial role in fueling your body, workouts, and overall health. In this episode, we break it all down:✅ How carbs provide energy and when to incorporate different types✅ Why fats are ess...
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EP 11: The Power of Protein with you Fit Over 40 Goals
Discover why protein is the key to building muscle, burning fat, and aging strong.How much protein you need.Easy ways to hit your protein goals.Best sources and timing tips for real results.Free Bon...
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EP 10: Mastering Macros for Fat Loss Over 40
In this episode, we’re breaking down macros and how to track calories and protein for fat loss and muscle building without overcomplicating it!Here’s what you’ll learn:How to calculate calories: Goal weight (lbs) x 12.
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EP 9: Fueling Your Future: Nutrition Basics for Women Over 40
In this episode, we’re exploring the nutrition essentials every woman over 40 needs to know for fat loss, muscle building, and sustainable results. This is part 1 of a 10-part series on nutrition for women. Make sure to subscribe so you don't m...
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EP 8: The Magic of Maintenance Phases for Your Over 40 Fitness Goals
In this episode, we’re diving into the power of maintenance phases—the key to restoring your energy, rebalancing hormones, and building the muscle you need for that toned, strong look.Discover how strategically planning maintenanc...
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EP 7: Reverse Dieting: The Key to Breaking Free from Chronic Dieting and Transforming Your Body Over 40
Discover how reverse dieting can rebuild your metabolism, restore energy, and set you up for sustainable fat loss and muscle growth. Learn why chronic dieting stalls progress and how strategic calorie increases create a healthier, stronger body...
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EP 6: The Nutrition Blueprint for Women Over 40: How to Cycle Phases for Fat Loss and Building Muscle
In this episode, we dive into how to optimize nutrition phases for women over 40 to transform your body and maintain your results. Learn why you can’t stay in a fat loss phase forever, the dangers of chronic dieting, and how to structure fat lo...
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E 5: New Year, New You: Mastering Mindset to Crush Fitness Goals Over 40
It’s a new year and the perfect time to tackle the most important muscle for success in fitness and life—your MIND! In this episode, I’m breaking down why mindset is essential for women over 40 and how to strengthen it to achieve y...
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E 4: Strength Training Over 40: How to Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism, and Transform Your Body
Today, we’re tackling one of the most transformative topics for women over 40: how to train for real results. If you’ve been working out but not seeing the changes you want, this episode will give you the tools to build muscle, boost metabolism...
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E 3: 6 Tips to Start and Succeed on Your Fit Over 40 Journey
In this episode, we’re tackling the hardest part of any fitness journey—getting started. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to take control of your health, build strength, and feel confident in your skin, this is it. We’l...
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E 2: Transforming Your Body Over 40: My Story and My Method
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal transformation story—how I went from over-dieting and over-exercising to feeling stronger, leaner, and more confident at 45 than ever before. I’ll take you through the challenges I faced, the mindset shi...
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