203: Midlife Cravings Explained

204: Sarcopenia: The Midlife Health Crisis Nobody Is Talking About

Sarcopenia: The Midlife Health Crisis Nobody Is Talking About For years we've been told to focus on losing fat. But what if the real issue in midlife isn't fat... it's muscle? In this episode, Lisa explains why muscle loss accelerates during menopause, how it's linked to insulin resistance, body composition, falls and healthy ageing, and why it's never too late to rebuild strength. If you've ever wondered why your body feels different despite doing all the "right" things, this episode will help you connect the dots. In This Episode • What sarcopenia is and why it matters • The link between muscle loss and insulin resistance • Why muscle protects your brain, bones and metabolism • How strength training changes your future health • Why it's never too late to become Sexy Strong If You Feel Called To Take The Next Step Join us inside Sexy Strong: The Island, where we're helping women build muscle, confidence and resilience in midlife—one workout, one meal and one decision at a time.   Comment, reply or reach out with word MAP and I will give it to you. Or join us inside our FREE Warrior Goddess Tribe Community to continue this conversation: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

203: Midlife Cravings Explained

203: Midlife Cravings Explained The Truth About Hormones, Hunger, Insulin and Why Willpower Isn't the Problem Have you noticed that cravings seem stronger in your 40s and 50s than they ever were before? One minute you're fine. The next you're standing in the kitchen looking for chocolate, crisps, toast or anything sweet. If you've been wondering where your willpower went, this episode is for you. The truth is that midlife cravings are rarely about a lack of discipline. They're often a sign that your hormones, metabolism and stress levels are changing. In this episode, Lisa explains why cravings increase during perimenopause and menopause, the role of insulin, ghrelin and leptin, and why many women feel hungrier despite trying harder than ever to eat well. You'll discover why your body may be asking for quick energy, why blood sugar stability matters, and how rebuilding metabolic flexibility can help you feel more in control around food. Most importantly, you'll learn why cravings are often a clue rather than a character flaw. In This Episode We Discuss: ⚔️ Why cravings often increase during perimenopause and menopause ⚔️ How changing oestrogen levels affect hunger, blood sugar and fat storage ⚔️ The role of ghrelin, the body's hunger hormone ⚔️ How leptin resistance can make you feel hungry even when you have plenty of stored energy ⚔️ Why poor sleep can trigger stronger cravings the following day ⚔️ The connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar fluctuations and cravings ⚔️ Why protein becomes even more important in midlife ⚔️ What metabolic flexibility is and why it matters for fat loss and energy ⚔️ How constant snacking can keep you trapped in a cycle of hunger and cravings ⚔️ The hidden role of stress, emotional eating and Armour Weight™ Links Mentioned in this Episode: ⚔️ The Island – Lisa's Sexy Strong community for women in midlife - Comment MAP or DM me on Instagram to get the MAP to the island. ⚔️ The Forged Method™ – Learn how to improve insulin sensitivity, build strength and become metabolically flexible ⚔️ Unarmoured – Lisa's book on releasing Armour Weight™ and reclaiming your strength in midlife  www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/unarmoured Connect with Lisa The Warrior Goddess Saga: https://thewarriorgoddesssaga.com [https://thewarriorgoddesssaga.com] Instagram: @thewarriorgoddesssaga Facebook: The Warrior Goddess Saga YouTube: The Warrior Goddess Saga If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with another woman who needs to hear that she isn't broken, she simply needs a different approach for the body she has now. Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

TTT47: 3 Top Tips for Crushing Cravings in Midlife

TTT47: 3 Top Tips for Crushing Cravings in Midlife TTT: 3 Top Tips for Crushing Cravings in Midlife Do you feel like your cravings have become stronger in your 40s and 50s? One minute you're fine. The next you're raiding the kitchen looking for chocolate, crisps, toast or something sweet. If you've been wondering where your willpower has gone, you're not alone. The truth is that cravings in midlife are often driven by much more than a lack of discipline. Hormonal changes, sleep disruption, blood sugar fluctuations and changing nutritional needs can all play a role. In this week's Top Tip Tuesday, Lisa shares three simple but powerful strategies that can help reduce cravings, improve energy and help you feel more in control around food. In This Episode: ⚔️ Why cravings often become stronger during perimenopause and menopause ⚔️ The surprising connection between hormones, hunger and food choices ⚔️ Why your body may be sending you signals that you're misinterpreting ⚔️ How to work with your changing physiology instead of fighting against it ⚔️ Three practical tips you can start using today to help reduce cravings naturally Key Takeaway Cravings aren't always about food. Sometimes they're a signal that your body needs something else entirely. When you understand what's driving them, you can stop relying on willpower and start working with your body instead of against it. Favourite Quote "Most cravings aren't a character flaw. They're a clue." Ready to Become Sexy Strong? Inside The Island, we help women over 40 improve insulin sensitivity, build strength, reduce cravings and create sustainable habits that actually work in midlife. Comment or DM me MAP to get your map to the Island. Because the goal isn't more discipline. It's understanding the body you have now. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review and share it with another Warrior Goddess navigating midlife. Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

202: 5 Reasons Insulin Resistance Is Making Your Menopause Symptoms Worse

202: 5 REASONS INSULIN RESISTANCE IS MAKING YOUR MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS WORSE Most women are told menopause symptoms are caused by falling hormones. But what if that's only part of the story? In this episode, Lisa explores one of the most overlooked drivers of weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep and hormonal chaos in menopause: insulin resistance. Could menopause be exposing a metabolic problem that has been building for years? Could the symptoms you're blaming on hormones actually have a deeper root cause? And why are so many women struggling more than ever before? In this episode you'll discover: ⚔️ Why insulin resistance often goes undiagnosed for years ⚔️ The surprising link between metabolism and menopause symptoms ⚔️ What inflammation, muscle loss and blood sugar have to do with how you feel ⚔️ Why many women are focusing on the wrong problem ⚔️ The hidden cost of losing muscle in midlife ⚔️ What your body is really asking for during menopause And most importantly... What you can do about it. Because menopause didn't break you. It may simply be exposing what was already there. 🏝️ Ready for a simpler path? Inside The Island, we use the FORGED Method to help women improve metabolic health, build strength, increase resilience and become stronger through midlife and beyond. The shoreline is open. Come and find your way to The Island. Comment or DM MAP to get the map to the Island 🏝️⚔️👑 Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

TTT46: 3 Top Tips to Make Midlife Weight Loss Easier

TTT46: 3 Top Tips to Make Midlife Weight Loss Easier What if weight loss in midlife didn't need to feel so hard? In this week's Top Tip Tuesday, we're cutting through the noise and focusing on the things that actually move the needle. No detoxes. No extreme diets. No chasing the latest supplement, hormone hack or magic solution. Just three simple areas that can make a huge difference to your energy, health and body composition in midlife. ⚔️ Focus on the right hormone Most women are obsessing over estrogen while ignoring the hormone that has one of the biggest impacts on fat loss, energy and cravings: insulin. Learn why blood sugar balance matters and how simple changes can create powerful results. ⚔️ Move more, more often Instead of relying on one big workout each week, focus on daily movement. Ten minutes a day done consistently will often outperform one perfect workout you never quite get around to. ⚔️ Focus on food quality, not calorie obsession Whole foods. Protein. Meals that nourish and satisfy. Because it's hard to overeat food that actually fuels your body. And as a bonus? Don't underestimate the power of sleep. Because everything works better when you're rested. In this episode, we explore why consistency beats perfection, why simple works better than complicated and how to stop making weight loss harder than it needs to be. Because becoming stronger isn't about doing more. It's about focusing on what matters most. 🏝️ Ready to become stronger in midlife? Still time to join the waitlist for Sexy Strong: The Island. www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/island Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...