Episode 157: You Can't Be Strong and Feminine - Break the Diet Rules #4
Feb 28, 2025
If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between being strong and being feminine, you’re not alone. Society has fed us the message that strength belongs to men, while femininity is all about being soft, delicate, and accommodating. But what if that’s not actually true?
In today’s episode of Your Midlife Comeback Story, we’re going to answer the question: Who made the rule that strength and femininity can’t coexist? We’re tackling this issue in the boardroom, the gym, and the kitchen.
If you’re ready to own your strength and fuel your body inside and out like the powerhouse you are, then this episode is for you.
Together, we will unpack:
- The role of diet culture & corporate culture that keeps women playing small
- The 80s power-woman era vs. today—what changed?
- Will lifting heavy weights make you too muscular?
- How do you determine what your biggest midlife flex is?
- How embracing strength & femininity makes you magnetic and influential.
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▶️ FREE QUIZ - WHAT IS YOUR #1 WEIGHT LOSS BLOCK - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz
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Calling All Professional Women in Midlife... Have You Ever Said... WTH Happened to My Body!?!
And WHY Can't I Lose This Stubborn Weight?
WHEN YOU ATTEND THIS LIVE TRAINING YOU WILL GET:
➡ The 3 phases successful women must master to achieve PERMANENT results and finally live in her dream body.
Spoiler alert: the diet industry ONLY focuses on one phase, which is why diets fail 92% of the time.
➡ Why it’s harder for you to lose weight in midlife. 🤫Psst... it's not your hormones.
➡ The 5 biggest mistakes sabotaging women's weight... and why the key to success is not tied to a specific diet or protocol.
