Why Midlife Women Should Train Like Athletes—Not Dieters

By
Unni Greene
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Living in Miami brings sunshine, swimsuits—and unfortunately, a constant flood of new diets, including crash diets and use of GLP1’s. But if you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, it’s time to stop thinking like a dieter, eating less and less and start training like an athlete.

Here’s the truth: Our bodies change with age, and so should our approach to health. Restrictive diets and hours of cardio might have worked in your 20s, but in midlife, they can backfire—slowing your metabolism, increasing stress hormones which can lead to weight gain, and also leading to muscle loss.

Athletes focus on performance, strength, recovery, and proper fueling. That’s exactly what women in midlife need. Why? Because this is when hormonal shifts, stress, and inflammation can wreak havoc on our energy, sleep, mood, and body composition. Training like an athlete means prioritizing long-term health and vitality—not short-term scale victories which usually are also short lived. 

What does “training like an athlete” look like in real life?

  • Lift weights. Strength training boosts metabolism, supports bone density, and reshapes the body. For me it’s the “fountain of youth”. 
  • Fuel properly. Under-eating leads to fatigue and hormonal imbalances. Prioritize lean protein and whole, natural foods. 
  • Recover intentionally. Sleep, proper hydration, and rest days are essential, not optional.
  • Train with purpose. Move with joy—but also with intention. Include balance, coordination, and endurance challenges which can decline with age. Use it or lose it. 
  • Be consistent. Forget perfection. Just show up. Progress comes from persistence, not magic.

At this stage of life, we don’t need to shrink—we need to shine. Let go of outdated diet rules. You’re not here to shrink yourself. You’re here to become your strongest, calmest, most radiant version. 

Let this be the summer you ditch the diet mindset—and train like the powerhouse you are. Don’t let your weight define you but rather your body composition and strive for strength, health and wellbeing. It will be worth it.

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