51. Stop Starving Yourself: Weight Loss after 40 with Chris DeHollander

If you’re a woman over 40 looking to lose weight and feel confused about all the conflicting advice out there – this episode is for you! So many women (including us!) find themselves putting on weight after 40 even though we’re pretty much eating and exercising the same way we always have. It is SO frustrating and today we’re going to get some answers.

Our guest is Chris DeHollander. She is a midlife certified functional health coach and group fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience helping women feel their best. As a former engineer, Chris uses her insights in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand way that helps them make real progress. She believes in a sustainable, gentle approach, focusing on consistency rather than quick fixes, so women can achieve lasting results without the stress.

As a coach for the Faster Way to Fat Loss, Chris works with clients in her 6-week fitness and nutrition group program, offering a personalized approach tailored to midlife women.

We learn:

--Women over 40 face unique weight loss challenges due to hormonal changes

--How to switch up your nutrition plan for results and why eating less and exercising more isn’t effective for women over 40

--Emotional eating can hinder progress and awareness is key

--Strength training is essential for boosting metabolism and health

--How carb cycling combined with certain exercises can boost fat loss

--Small wins should be celebrated to maintain motivation

--Movement throughout the day is important and mindset shifts are necessary to overcome old habits

--Community support can enhance the weight loss journey

Connect with Chris:

https://www.instagram.com/functionalhealthcoachchris2.0

Join Chris DeHollander’s Faster Way to Fat Loss Coaching Group:

https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=functionalmoms

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