Send us a textKeywordsfat loss, perimenopause, muscle, metabolism, nutrition, strength training, women's health, body composition, hormonal changes, fitnessSummaryIn this episode of the Fitness Simplified Podcast, Brooke Davis interviews Philip Pape from Wits & Weights to delve into the complexities of fat loss, particularly for women in their forties, focusing on the critical role of muscle and metabolism during perimenopause. The discussion emphasizes the importance of strength training, proper nutrition, and shifting the mindset from weight loss to fat loss. Practical strategies for training and nutrition are provided, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to achieve sustainable results.TakeawaysFat loss becomes more challenging in your forties due to hormonal changes.Muscle plays a crucial role in metabolism and fat loss.Strength training is essential for maintaining muscle mass as you age.Many women are under-muscled and over-fat, impacting their health.Your metabolism is adaptable and can improve with proper training.Prioritizing fat loss over weight loss leads to better outcomes.Building muscle can improve insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance.Women often fear getting bulky, but this is largely unfounded.Losing weight without strength training can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolism.A balanced approach to nutrition and training is key for sustainable fat loss.Chapters00:00Muscle Metabolism and Perimenopause06:54The Importance of Strength Training12:52Debunking Myths About Bulking17:41Psychological Aspects of Body Image20:53Training and Nutrition Strategies for Fat LossCoach Brooke Davis Links: Website: elysianwomen.org LinkedIn: Brooke Davis - Owner - Davis FitnessFacebook: Brooke Davis, CPT Instagram: Brooke Davis  (@brooke_elysian)Free Community: Women's Fitness Simplified: Lean down, tone up, build confidence!Take Our Free Hormone Analysis: https://brookedavis.typeform.com/to/quKUjmTIBook a Discovery Call: https://scheduler.zoom.us/brooke-davis-mjzn71/discovery-callPhilip Pape Links: Wits & Weights Podcast: https://www.witsandweights.com/podcast#gsc.tab=0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witsandweights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@witsandweights 

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