114. Strength, Fat Loss, and Nutrition Truths for Women 40+ with Dr. Derek Alessi

Get the FREE Tapping Video to Stop the Late Day Emotional Eating. Click here: https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video Are you frustrated that the scale won't budge no matter what you do? Wondering how to actually lose fat, build muscle, and feel stronger in midlife? In this episode, I sit down with fitness and nutrition expert Dr. Derek Alessi to unpack the myths keeping midlife women stuck—and what to focus on instead for true fat loss, muscle gain, and longevity. Dr. Derek practically lays out the plan for you and shares where to start.  We also discuss the importance of muscle as you age and the benefits of having more muscle.  Listen to the facts about why the scale is not the best indicator of your health and longevity. This is a must-listen if you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally feel confident and strong in your body. Highlights 00:46 The #1 goal women 45+ ask Dr. Alessi for help with 01:41 The real difference between losing weight and losing fat—and why the scale lies 06:48 Visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat: why it matters for your health 09:17 Best tools for measuring body composition (DEXA, InBody scans, and more) 10:18 Does metabolism really slow down with age? The truth about muscle loss and calorie burn 12:24 Can you build muscle after 70? Yes—and here's how 15:17 Strength vs. muscle: what to focus on and how often to train 19:52 Strength training, cardio, balance, and mobility: what really matters for midlife women 24:07 The biggest obstacle to changing your nutrition isn't strategy—it's mindset 29:44 What most midlife women are missing in their nutrition plan (hint: it's not carbs) 33:16 MCT oil, good fats, and how to reduce cravings.  Hear about Dr. Derek's products 34:55 Why weighted vests, creatine, and collagen can support your midlife goals 39:45 Fasted workouts vs. fueled workouts: what's best for fat loss and strength 46:43 The power of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) for understanding blood sugar and fat loss About Dr. Derek Alessi Dr. Derek Alessi, PhD, is a leading expert in body fat reduction, medication reduction, and lifestyle improvement. With a doctorate in health and physical education and a master's in nutrition, Dr. Derek has spent over 30 years helping adults improve their health through body composition tracking, intelligent exercise, and nutrition strategies that support longevity. He owns Dr. Derek Health & Fitness in East Amherst, NY, and is the author of The Bermuda Triangle Diet, Lose Fat Forever, and The Promise Health and Fitness System. A frequent media contributor, Dr. Derek has appeared on over 2,100 TV segments, 400 radio shows, and 250 podcasts, and is a health contributor for USA Today. He also hosts Live It Fit Now! on NBC Buffalo and NBC Cleveland. Dr. Derek is the founder and CEO of Strength Genesis, a supplement company dedicated to creating premium, natural products with sustainable packaging. Connect with Dr. Derek Alessi Strength Genesis Website: https://strengthgenesis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthgenesis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthgenesis/ If this episode resonated with you: Share it with a friend who needs a mindset shift around food. Hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Leave a review — it helps other midlife women find this support.   Join the Conversation, Coaching and Community: Continue learning, talking, and getting coaching and support around emotional eating, midlife women's health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community. Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard. https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video Connect with Kim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth Website: https://www.kimhynes.com Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful.   SLEEP BETTER AND COOLER WITH COZY EARTH Midlife makes me want the softest sheets and clothing!  I know you get me.  We need temperature controlled sheets for those evening sweats and no more scratchy clothes. Get 40% off bamboo sheets and amazing sleepwear and loungewear. 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