111. How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle After 40 | Hailey Babcock (Dr. Stacy Sims' Fitness Collaborator!)

<p>This conversation is for you if you&#39;re struggling with weight loss in midlife. Our most popular episode ever featured Dr. Stacy Sims today we&#39;re talking to one of her fitness and nutrition collaborators.</p><p><br></p><p>Hailey Babcock is a fitness and nutrition coach whose programs are built in collaboration with Dr. Stacy Sims and Dr. Vonda Wright, two of the leading experts in women&#39;s exercise science. In this episode, we cover the most effective ways to lose fat and gain muscle in midlife.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll learn:</p><ul><li>How Hailey and Dr. Stacy Sims built fitness programs for midlife women looking to lose fat and gain muscle</li></ul><ul><li>Why you need to lift heavy and how to do it safely</li></ul><ul><li>What kind of cardio is actually best for fat loss</li></ul><ul><li>The role of HIIT and SIT training, and why recovery matters just as much as the workout</li></ul><ul><li>How much muscle you can realistically expect to gain</li></ul><ul><li>Why stressful seasons of life (divorce, caring for aging parents, stressful teens) are not the time to chase weight loss</li></ul><ul><li>Why a structured training program beats random YouTube workouts</li></ul><ul><li>What to focus on if you have zero time to work out (stairs over elevators, walking after meals, more movement throughout your day)</li></ul><ul><li>The real role of nutrition in fat loss</li></ul><ul><li>Why strength training is non-negotiable if you&#39;re trying to lose weight</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Hailey Babcock:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haileyhappensfitness/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/haileyhappensfitness/</u></a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/haileyhappensfitness/"><u>https://www.facebook.com/haileyhappensfitness/</u></a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@haileyhappensfitness"><u>https://www.tiktok.com/@haileyhappensfitness</u></a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@haileyhappensfitness"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@haileyhappensfitness</u></a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.haileyhappensfitness.com/"><u>https://www.haileyhappensfitness.com/</u></a></p><p><br>Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!<br></p><p>SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Shop the Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store  25% OFF top quality brands:</p><p><a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms"><u>https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER.</p><p>#WeightLossAfter40 #StrengthTraining #BuildMuscle #BurnFat #WomenOver40 #MenopauseFitness #Perimenopause #FitnessForWomen #HealthyAging #Metabolism #FatLoss #MuscleGain #WorkoutTips #Functionalmomspodcast #HaileyBabcock </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>