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Welcome to Becoming Her: The Fittest and Healthiest 40+ You, where we explore the mindset shifts, nutrition strategies, and fitness tactics that will help you build lean muscle, lose fat, and feel strong, confident, and empowered over 40. Hosted by Shauna, the founder of Becoming Her Fitness and a women’s fitness coach dedicated to helping women over 40 transform their bodies and their lives. Her mission is to empower women over 40 to feel incredible from the inside out, because it’s never too late to become the healthiest, strongest version of YOU!
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Send us Fan Mail If nutrition feels overwhelming over 40, I get it! There is information overload all over social media and the internet! In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 simple nutrition rules to help you lose fat, build lean muscle, and create results that actually last. If you’re tired of guessing and ready for a simpler, more effective approach, this episode will give you exactly where to start. LINKS MENTIONED: Calorie Calculator If you have any questions, want to share your ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Tanisha, who has lost 75 pounds and completely transformed her body, to break down the biggest myths keeping women over 40 stuck. We talk about the 3 biggest fitness myths that held us back, and we see holding other women back! If you’ve been doing more and eating less but not seeing results, this episode will help you shift your approach and start building a body that actually works for you. Connect with Tenesha HERE! If you have any questi...
Send us Fan Mail If you’re a woman over 40 trying to lose fat and feel stuck, this episode is for you. I break down how fast fat loss should happen, what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to approach fat loss in a way that helps you keep your results. Links Mentioned: $27 Soft to Sculpted Mini Course If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are interested in coaching, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to connect with you! Join Strong By Shauna ...
Send us Fan Mail Many women reach their 40s and feel like time is slipping away. But what if this stage of life is actually the beginning of your most powerful chapter? In this episode, I share the mindset shift that helped me become more intentional about how I live, inspired by a lesson from my grandfather who always said his life truly began at 40. If you’ve been feeling stuck or wondering what’s next, this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to create a new chapter. LINKS: Soft...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking with a participant from my recent fitness challenge who experienced an incredible transformation. We talk about why she decided to try a new approach, what was different about this program, and how focusing on strength training, fueling her body, and following a structured plan helped her improve her body composition and confidence. LINKS: Build to Burn Program If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are...
Send us Fan Mail If you’re over 40 and feel like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. The truth is, your body doesn’t stop responding after 40, it stops responding to outdated, flawed fitness methods. In this episode, I break down exactly what I would do differently if I were starting my fitness journey over at 40. LINKS MENTIONED: Reverse Dieting EpisodePhasing Nutrition EpisodeCalorie CalculatorBuild to Burn Challenge If you have any questions, wan...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we break down why belly fat becomes more common after 40 and what actually works to change it. LINKS MENTIONED: Reverse Dieting EpisodeCalorie CalculatorBuild to Burn Challenge If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are interested in coaching, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to connect with you! Join Strong By Shauna Monthly Membership Apply for 1:1 Coaching My Fav Supplments Hormone + Gut Health Testin...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with former client Paree to talk about what it really takes to change your body after 40. Paree shares where she was before coaching, what wasn’t working, and how she felt stuck despite trying hard. We talk about the moments that surprised her, the biggest shift that changed everything, and how she feels now compared to when she started. If you’re feeling discouraged or wondering if it’s too late for your body to respond, this conversation is ...
Send us Fan Mail If you’re lifting weights but still feel soft or stuck, this episode is for you. I break down what actually matters when it comes to weight lifting over 40 and why sweating more or burning tons of calories is not enough to change your body. Episode 6 ( Nutrition Phases) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433590/episodes/16350932 Episode 7 (Reverse Dieting) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433590/episodes/16383801 If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on thi...
Send us Fan Mail If you feel overwhelmed by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I break down 10 simple, proven principles every woman over 40 needs to focus on to build a strong, sculpted body, without extreme dieting, burnout, or starting over every year. LINKS: Join my Strong By Shauna Membership Fuel for Performance Free Calorie Calculator Free Hormone Consult If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, ...
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we talk about how sleep affects fat metabolism, muscle recovery, hormones, and mental health, and what actually helps support deeper sleep. I also share my personal experience with how hormone support transformed my sleep and recovery. FREE Consult Call With !st Optimal If you have any questions, want to share your thoughts on this episode, or are interested in coaching, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to connect with you! Join Str...
Send us Fan Mail The scale can feel confusing, especially after 40. Daily fluctuations, water retention, hormones, carbs, and stress can all impact the number you see, even when fat loss is happening. In this episode, I break down how to use the scale as a tool for information instead of frustration. You’ll learn why weight changes day to day, how to look at trends instead of single weigh-ins, and why progress can still happen even when the scale doesn’t move. Hume Smart Scale Code: SHAUNA to...
Send us Fan Mail If you’re lifting weights but still feel soft, frustrated, or stuck in your body over 40, this episode is for you. We talk about what strength training actually needs to look like for your body to change. Not just lifting weights, but training with intention, challenging your muscles the right way, and pairing your workouts with proper recovery so your body can transform in the best of ways. Don't forget to check the links below for my fav creatine and for coaching opti...
Send us Fan Mail If fat loss has felt harder or more confusing in your 40s, this episode walks you through a smarter way to approach it. Inside this episode, I break down how to move through a fat loss phase in a way that supports your metabolism, protects lean muscle, and helps you actually keep the results, without extremes or burnout. We cover: • How to know if your body is ready for a calorie deficit • Why tracking calories gives you flexibility instead of restriction • ...
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the TOP 10 TIPS I used to transform my body in my 40s, and why they worked. We’re talking science, strategy, and clarity so you finally understand what your body needs now to lose fat, build muscle, feel strong, and look sculpted. Fueling For Performance Guide 👉 Join the 6-Week Sculpt Challenge HERE (Starts Jan 5th!) A science-backed plan with structure, workouts, strategy, education, and support to help women over 40 sculpt their...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about why fat loss isn’t just about calories… it’s about timing. You’ll learn why eating most of your carbs around your workouts can help you preserve more lean muscle, protect your metabolism, improve recovery, and finally start reshaping your body, not just shrinking it. We’ll break down what’s happening in your body in perimenopause and menopause, how carb timing supports hormones and energy, and simple, realistic fueling strategies you can start u...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking openly about perimenopause, what it actually is, how to know if you’re in it, and why so many of us feel confused or caught off guard by the changes happening in our bodies. I walk through the real hormonal shifts with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, how they affect your brain, metabolism, gut, mood, and body composition, and why this season calls for a different approach to nutrition, training, sleep, and stress. This is an honest, prac...
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m having an honest conversation about the beliefs that quietly hold so many women over 40 back from seeing real change. These are the same beliefs I struggled with myself, and shifting them is what finally made my own transformation possible. We talk about why the scale keeps you stuck, why certain habits feel comforting but work against you, what motivation really is, why extremes don’t work after 40, and how to start even when life is full. I hope that...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down why so many women over 40 can walk daily, lift consistently, hit their protein, and still not look toned. If you feel like you’re doing everything right but your body isn’t showing it, this episode explains exactly why. We talk about the hidden stress your body may be under, why too much training keeps you soft instead of sculpted, how fasted workouts and low-carb habits work against muscle growth, why random workouts don’t create visible ...
Send us Fan Mail This bonus Thanksgiving episode is a simple gratitude reflection you can return to anytime you need a moment to breathe, reset, and reconnect. In just a few minutes, you’ll settle your mind, ease your nervous system, and shift your focus back to what’s working in your life right now. I also walk you through a calming visualization of your future self, the stronger, calmer, more grounded woman you are becoming, and close with a gentle, faith-filled blessing to guide your day. ...
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