Listen "32. From Chronic Dieting to Sustainable Nutrition & Fitness: A Woman's Guide to Health After 40 with Dr. Verena Phillips"
Episode Synopsis
                            In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Verena Phillips, a cosmetic dentist and Faster Way to Fat Loss Coach, to discuss sustainable approaches to health, fitness, and nutrition. Dr. Phillips shares her personal journey from chronic dieting to finding a balanced lifestyle that works for busy professionals, moms, and women of all ages. If you are looking for a 6 week program with meal plans, workouts, a personal coach, a group setting then this is an episode for you! We dive into the FASTer Way to Fat Loss with coach, Dr. Verena Phillips. We talk about why it stood out to her so much she had to share it with others and the lifestyle of balance it has created for her clients.
Episode Highlights
Dr. Phillips' Health Journey
- Growing up in Germany with early exposure to diet culture
- Previous experience with various restrictive diets and intensive workouts
- Transformation during menopause and discovering Faster Way to Fat Loss
- Journey from client to coach, helping other women achieve their health goals
Key Program Components
- Nutrition focus with macro tracking
- 30-minute daily workouts
- Intermittent fasting (16/8 method, adaptable to individual needs)
- Emphasis on whole foods
- Gluten and dairy-free approach for reducing inflammation
- Carb cycling strategy
- VIP program with ongoing support and challenges
Practical Implementation Tips
- Making the program work for busy schedules
- Meal prep strategies for working professionals
- Restaurant dining strategies
- Travel adaptations
- Importance of consistency over perfection
- 80/20 approach to sustainable lifestyle changes
Workout Philosophy
- 30-minute efficient workouts
- Importance of strength training for women
- Misconceptions about "bulking up"
- Low-impact alternatives available
- Rest and recovery emphasis
Lifestyle Integration
- Balance between work and health routines
- Managing social events and holidays
- Alcohol considerations and alternatives
- Sleep priority
- Active recovery through walking and movement
Professional Insights
- Coaching approach for different client needs
- Individualized program modifications
- Progressive implementation strategies
- Long-term sustainability focus
About Dr. Verena Phillips
Dr. Verena Phillips is both a practicing cosmetic dentist and a certified Faster Way to Fat Loss Coach. She brings a unique perspective to health and fitness, combining her medical background with practical experience in helping women navigate their fitness journeys, particularly during and after menopause.
Connect with Dr. Verena Phillips
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drverena/
- New Member January 2024 Round and returning VIP Information: https://bit.ly/FWTFLVB
Connect with Me:
Learn more about the Women Mastering Midlife Community: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/community
Free 1:1 Coaching Consult Call with Victoria: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/booknow
Connect with Victoria: msvictoriabyrd
Have questions you'd like answered in an "Ask Me Anything" episode? Send them in here: Ask Me Anything Form
                        
                    Episode Highlights
Dr. Phillips' Health Journey
- Growing up in Germany with early exposure to diet culture
- Previous experience with various restrictive diets and intensive workouts
- Transformation during menopause and discovering Faster Way to Fat Loss
- Journey from client to coach, helping other women achieve their health goals
Key Program Components
- Nutrition focus with macro tracking
- 30-minute daily workouts
- Intermittent fasting (16/8 method, adaptable to individual needs)
- Emphasis on whole foods
- Gluten and dairy-free approach for reducing inflammation
- Carb cycling strategy
- VIP program with ongoing support and challenges
Practical Implementation Tips
- Making the program work for busy schedules
- Meal prep strategies for working professionals
- Restaurant dining strategies
- Travel adaptations
- Importance of consistency over perfection
- 80/20 approach to sustainable lifestyle changes
Workout Philosophy
- 30-minute efficient workouts
- Importance of strength training for women
- Misconceptions about "bulking up"
- Low-impact alternatives available
- Rest and recovery emphasis
Lifestyle Integration
- Balance between work and health routines
- Managing social events and holidays
- Alcohol considerations and alternatives
- Sleep priority
- Active recovery through walking and movement
Professional Insights
- Coaching approach for different client needs
- Individualized program modifications
- Progressive implementation strategies
- Long-term sustainability focus
About Dr. Verena Phillips
Dr. Verena Phillips is both a practicing cosmetic dentist and a certified Faster Way to Fat Loss Coach. She brings a unique perspective to health and fitness, combining her medical background with practical experience in helping women navigate their fitness journeys, particularly during and after menopause.
Connect with Dr. Verena Phillips
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drverena/
- New Member January 2024 Round and returning VIP Information: https://bit.ly/FWTFLVB
Connect with Me:
Learn more about the Women Mastering Midlife Community: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/community
Free 1:1 Coaching Consult Call with Victoria: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/booknow
Connect with Victoria: msvictoriabyrd
Have questions you'd like answered in an "Ask Me Anything" episode? Send them in here: Ask Me Anything Form
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