I'm sleeping, lifting, walking, taking my supplements, checking ALL the boxes… so why the hell am I sore all the time? Turns out, I was under-eating protein. 💀
Welcome to Week 3 of UNF*CK YOUR MIDLIFE: 12 Weeks to Hot AF! Today we're talking protein intake for women over 40, muscle recovery, and why you might not be seeing the results you're working so hard for.
After 16 bodybuilding contest preps, I thought I could eyeball four ounces of chicken in my sleep. Spoiler alert: my eyeballs were LYING. 😂
In this episode, I'm breaking down why protein matters for women over 40, how to build muscle and recover better, why you're struggling with weekend overeating, and how to stop obsessing over perfect macros.
Chapters:
00:00 Why I'm Always So Sore
00:33 Kicking Off Week Three
01:18 Let's Take a Look in My Fridge
01:55 The Food Scale Reality Check
04:18 Why Protein Matters for Recovery
06:08 The 3 Biggest Fitness Struggles
09:35 Stop Stressing Over Perfect Macros
13:25 What to Keep in Your Kitchen
15:17 Your To-Do for This Week
17:50 Final Thoughts & Free Resources
Links mentioned:
🍗 Get my FREE Protein Snack Guide 👉 https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide
💪 Apply to work with me (1:1 coaching on Beth Feraco's team) 👉 https://join.bethferacofitness.com/breakthrough-a?am_id=diane3538
🧮 The calorie calculator I recommend 👉 https://bethferacofitness.com/calculator
🍳 Cook a meal with me (full meal prep video): https://youtu.be/wr0EMOhFXsU
▶️ Missed last week? Ep 2, alcohol after 40: https://youtu.be/9DdodMo9xYQ
New to UNF*CK YOUR MIDLIFE? Go back to Episode 0 and start from the beginning, because the order matters 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUMM6ftwc6m8
Next week, all that protein gets a job: we're lifting heavy. Get ahead with my FREE Full Body Training Program 👉 https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program
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More free guides:
Sleep Like a Queen: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/sleep-like-a-queen
Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint
The coaching link is an affiliate link: I'm a coach on Beth Feraco's team and may earn a commission if you sign up. This episode is my experience and coaching perspective, not medical advice.
