Susan Niebergall: Fitness at Any Age, It's Never Too Late

Susan Niebergall shares her journey of getting into fantastic shape in her 50s and 60s and emphasizes that it's never too late to make a change. She highlights the importance of nutrition and strength training in achieving fitness goals. Susan and Kathy discuss the misconceptions surrounding menopause and weight gain. They also address the confusion in the fitness space and the need to take responsibility for one's own health and fitness journey and emphasize the importance of consistency, tracking nutrition, focusing on protein intake, and incorporating strength training into workouts. They also discuss the mindset shift needed to let go of perfectionism and victimhood. Susan shares her personal experience with hip surgery and how she continued to prioritize her health and fitness. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for women to take control of their health and make sustainable lifestyle changes.TakeawaysIt's never too late to make a change and get into shape.Nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving fitness goals.Take responsibility for your own health and fitness journey. Consistency is key for successful weight loss and overall health.Incorporating strength training into workouts is essential for women in their 50s.Letting go of perfectionism and victimhood is crucial for long-term success.Prioritizing health and fitness is possible even during challenging times,"If you are not brutally, honestly aware of how much you're consuming, you will spin your wheels.""Training can be the passenger riding shotgun and will help you get there, sure. But it's not training's responsibility to get you to your weight loss goal at all."Chapters Susan's Fitness Journey02:15The Importance of Nutrition and Strength Training09:36Dispelling Misconceptions about Menopause and Weight Gain28:17The Importance of Consistency for Weight Loss38:29Tracking Nutrition and Focusing on Protein Intake41:20Incorporating Strength Training for Women in Their 50s44:01Letting Go of Perfectionism and Victimhood48:39Prioritizing Health and Fitness During Challenging TimesSusan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanniebergallfitness/Join the Inner Circle: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/Instagram Reel with Jordan Syatt: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1-miCkuDej/Fit at Ay Age: It's Never Too Late: https://amzn.to/3RoKoXBNow accepting clients, use the link to apply for 1:1 coaching:https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingappFree No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://bit.ly/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.netCurious about my back story and why I created the Mastering Menopause Method? Check out this short video: https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/masteringmenopausevideo