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- Today15 min
347 // Why Cardio Alone Isn’t Enough in Midlife (And What Actually Works)
Feeling frustrated that your workouts aren’t giving the results you want? Doing more cardio but noticing no change in belly fat, strength, or energy? You’re not doing anything wrong your body is just changing. In this episode of the Hello Hormones series, we’re talking about why cardio alone isn’t enough in midlife and why strength training is the missing piece. You’ll learn: • How muscle loss and bone density changes affect metabolism • Why cardio alone won’t prevent belly fat or low energy • How strength training boosts metabolism, energy, and confidence • Practical ways to get started safely in your 40s, 50s, and beyond • How faith and self-care can anchor your midlife fitness journey Your body isn’t failing it’s signaling what it actually needs.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- 6 days ago14 min
346 // Why Belly Fat Increases in Midlife (Perimenopause Explained)
Have you noticed that weight in midlife seems to show up in one specific place… your belly?Even when your habits haven’t changed?You’re not imagining it and it’s not just about calories.In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we’re talking about why belly fat becomes more common during perimenopause and menopause and what your body is actually responding to.Hormone shifts, stress, and metabolism changes all play a role.This isn’t about willpower. It’s about understanding your body in this season.In this episode, we cover:• Why estrogen changes affect fat distribution• The role of cortisol and chronic stress• How insulin sensitivity shifts in midlife• Why belly fat is more than just appearance• What actually supports your body moving forwardYour body isn’t working against you.It’s adapting.Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- 2 weeks ago24 min
345 // Sleep in Midlife: Why I can't fall asleep!
Wide awake… and wondering why you can’t fall asleep?If you’re in your 40s or 50s, this isn’t just a random fluke — it could be your hormones talking.In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we explore why sleep can change in midlife, how hormonal shifts affect your nights, and how you can reclaim restful sleep without guilt or frustration.You’ll learn: How estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol impact your sleep• Why your nervous system may stay “on” at night• Practical faith-based and physical tips to reset your rest• How to protect your peace when your body won’t let you sleepSleep is sacred and your body is communicating, not failing.Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- 3 weeks ago21 min
344 // Anxiety in Midlife | Why You Feel More Overwhelmed
Have you felt more anxious lately… even when nothing obvious is wrong?Your thoughts feel louder.Your patience feels thinner.Your body feels on edge and you can’t quite explain why.If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Why do I feel like this?” you’re not alone.In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we talk about the rise of anxiety in midlife and how hormone changes can impact your emotional and mental well-being.This isn’t just stress and it’s not a lack of faith.Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can affect brain chemistry, your nervous system, and how your body processes stress.In this episode, we cover:• Why anxiety can increase in your 40s and 50s• The role of estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol• How your nervous system becomes more sensitive• Why you feel overwhelmed more easily• How faith anchors you when your mind feels unsettledYou’re not broken.Your body is communicating.Fit & Fueled by Faith - where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- 4 weeks ago23 min
343 // Body Image in Midlife: Making Peace With the Mirror
Your body changes in midlife — and sometimes your self-talk does too. In this episode of Hello Hormones, we talk about body image during perimenopause and menopause. Why the mirror can suddenly feel louder. Why clothes fit differently. Why confidence can feel shaky. And how faith anchors us when appearance shifts. This conversation is not about toxic positivity. It’s about truth. You are not your waistline. You are not your wrinkles. You are not your reflection. Where Faith Meets the Female BodyDownload the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- Apr 14, 20269 min
343 // Weight Gain in Midlife: It’s Not Just Calories
Are you gaining weight in midlife even though your habits haven’t changed? You’re not imagining it — and it’s not just about calories. In this episode of Hello Hormones, we break down why weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is often connected to: • Estrogen changes • Cortisol and chronic stress • Muscle loss • Insulin sensitivity shifts • Hormonal belly fat If you’re in your 40s or 50s and feeling frustrated because old diet strategies no longer work, this episode will help you understand what’s happening — without shame or extremes. Midlife requires a different strategy. Not punishment. Not restriction. Support. Where Faith Meets the Female BodyDownload the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- Apr 7, 202618 min
342 // Why You’re So Tired in Midlife (And It’s Not Because You’re Lazy)
Are you tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix? Not just “I stayed up too late” tired — but bone-deep exhaustion that follows you through the day. Many midlife women quietly assume they’re just not as motivated anymore… but that’s rarely the real story.In this episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we talk about why fatigue becomes so common in perimenopause and menopause. Hormone shifts, chronic stress, sleep disruption, and decades of emotional load can create the perfect storm for exhaustion.And pushing harder isn’t always the answer. In this conversation we explore: • Why progesterone and estrogen changes affect energy • How cortisol and chronic stress drain the body • Why sleep becomes more fragile in midlife • The invisible emotional load many women carry • How faith invites us to honor rest instead of resisting it You’re not lazy. Your body may simply be asking for support. Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
- Mar 31, 20269 min
341 // Why you feel different in midlife | You’re not crazy. You’re changing.
Something feels different. You’re more tired than you used to be. More sensitive. More overwhelmed. Your sleep has changed, your mood feels unpredictable, and sometimes you wonder if something is wrong with you. You’re not imagining it and you’re not alone. In this first episode of the Hello Hormones series on Fit & Fueled by Faith, we talk about why so many women begin to feel different in their late 30s and 40s. Hormones begin shifting years before menopause, and those changes can affect energy, mood, sleep, weight, and even emotional resilience. But here’s the truth: this isn’t a failure of discipline or faith. It’s biology. In this series we'll talk about: • What perimenopause actually is • Why hormone shifts begin earlier than most women realize • How estrogen and progesterone changes affect your body • Why your nervous system and stress levels matter • How faith can anchor you through this transition Midlife isn’t a breakdown. It’s a recalibration. And understanding your body is part of stewarding the life God entrusted to you. Fit & Fueled by Faith — where the female body meets faith.Download the Free 7 Holy Habits Guide: https:// bit.ly/7holyhabits📬 Sign-up for weekly newsletters and more: https://substack.com/@fitandfueledbyfaith📸 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fitandfueledbyfaith 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fitandfueledbyfaithFit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women over 40 who want to feel strong, energized, and rooted in faith. Hosted by Stacey Ziegler, NASM-CPT, Certified Holistic Health and Life Coach.
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About Fit and Fueled by Faith | Faith & Wellness for Women 40+
Fit and Fueled by Faith is a faith and wellness podcast for women 40+ who desire to feel strong, energized, and rooted in Christ—body, mind, and soul. If you’re navigating midlife changes, longing for deeper faith, or ready to create healthier habits that honor God, you’re in the right place.I’m Stacey Ziegler—daughter of the King, wife, mother of three, NASM-CPT, and Certified Holistic Health & Life Coach. I believe true strength comes from living a balanced life that nourishes both body and soul.Each episode blends practical wellness guidance with biblical truth as we explore topics like:• Strength training & fitness after 40• Faith-filled habits & mindset• Hormones, menopause & energy• Scripture-rooted encouragement for everyday lifeThis podcast is a space for honest conversations, gentle coach
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