LLN Episode #199: Christine Boev - Solutions For Women Over 40 Related To Health & Fitness Due To Hormonal Fluctuations

About Dr. Christine Boev: Dr. Boev is an PhD prepared ICU nurse and health coach who is passionate about living a long, high quality life. Through implementation of regular movement and macros-based nutrition, Dr. Boev works with clients one-on-one to achieve their health and fitness goals. What We Discuss In This Episode: Christine and Lynne discuss the struggles women face in their 40s and 50s, such as weight gain and loss of muscle mass. They emphasized the importance of regular movement, proper nutrition, and weight training to slow down the aging process and maintain a high quality of life. Christine discussed strength training exercises for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, emphasizing the importance of lifting heavy weights and feeling muscle soreness as an indicator of a good workout. They also mentioned the benefits of resistance bands and recommended zone two cardio, such as brisk walking, to avoid excessive stress on the body. We discussed the importance of tracking macronutrients instead of counting calories for effective fat loss and muscle gain. They also mentioned the use of tools like MyFitnessPal and strategic meal planning to ensure sufficient protein intake, even for vegans and vegetarians. Christine also discussed the role of inflammation in aging and weight gain, emphasizing the importance of identifying and reducing inflammatory triggers in one's environment and diet. They also mentioned the benefits of certain supplements, such as curcumin and magnesium, in promoting anti-aging and cellular health. Christine shared the importance of taking high-quality supplements from Life Extension for better health. They also emphasized the need to make lifestyle modifications, such as finding enjoyable forms of exercise, to improve overall well-being. Connect With Dr. Christine Boev: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristineboev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.boev Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: How to Thrive in Menopause: MENOPAUSE Messing Up your life? Maybe you're seeing the number on the scale creep higher and higher and you're noticing your usual efforts to lose weight aren't working. Then there's the hot blazes, night sweats, and sleeping fitfully, not to mention that you're fighting tears one moment, raging the next, and then, the shameful guilt sets in because you've just blasted your partner – for nothing…again! Learn how to successfully and holistically navigate perimenopause and full-blown menopause, and even reconcile all the hormonal changes and challenges that go along with it. You'll be feeling energized, healthier, and more in control so you can take on your day confidently and live life joyfully – even in menopause. I've got this FREE solution tool for you. Download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/ 5 Simple Steps to Gain Energy, Feel Great & Uplevel Your Health: Are you ready to create a Healthier Lifestyle? Would you like to feel lighter, more energized, and even add joy to your life? If it's time to find more balance of mind~body~soul, then I've got the perfect FREE resource to help. In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Pandora are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!