Susan Niebergall shares her journey of getting into fantastic shape in her 50s and 60s and emphasizes that it's never too late to make a change. She highlights the importance of nutrition and strength training in achieving fitness goals.

Susan and Kathy discuss the misconceptions surrounding menopause and weight gain. They also address the confusion in the fitness space and the need to take responsibility for one's own health and fitness journey and emphasize the importance of consistency, tracking nutrition, focusing on protein intake, and incorporating strength training into workouts.

They also discuss the mindset shift needed to let go of perfectionism and victimhood. Susan shares her personal experience with hip surgery and how she continued to prioritize her health and fitness. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for women to take control of their health and make sustainable lifestyle changes.

Takeaways

• It's never too late to make a change and get into shape.
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving fitness goals.
• Take responsibility for your own health and fitness journey. Consistency is key for successful weight loss and overall health.
• Incorporating strength training into workouts is essential for women in their 50s.
• Letting go of perfectionism and victimhood is crucial for long-term success.
• Prioritizing health and fitness is possible even during challenging times,
• "If you are not brutally, honestly aware of how much you're consuming, you will spin your wheels."
• "Training can be the passenger riding shotgun and will help you get there, sure. But it's not training's responsibility to get you to your weight loss goal at all."

Chapters

Susan's Fitness Journey

02:15
The Importance of Nutrition and Strength Training

09:36
Dispelling Misconceptions about Menopause and Weight Gain

28:17
The Importance of Consistency for Weight Loss

38:29
Tracking Nutrition and Focusing on Protein Intake

41:20
Incorporating Strength Training for Women in Their 50s

44:01
Letting Go of Perfectionism and Victimhood

48:39
Prioritizing Health and Fitness During Challenging Times

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