Get Lean & Lit with Lindy Podcast

What if optimism isn’t just a personality trait but a fitness strategy? In this episode, Lindy gets real about how a more optimistic mindset can help women over 40 stay consistent, bounce back from setbacks, and actually enjoy the process of getting stronger and healthier. No toxic positivity. No “just think happy thoughts.” Just practical optimism that works in real life.

Free weights or machines? Let’s settle this gym debate once and for all. In this episode, Lindy breaks down the pros, cons, and myths around both, and explains why, especially after 40, the best workout is the one that helps you consistently build muscle, get stronger, and actually enjoy showing up. #GetLeanAndLitWithLindy #WomenOver40Fitness #StrengthTraining #FreeWeightsVsMachines #FitnessOver40 #ProgressiveOverload #WomenWhoLift

Are you convinced that you have a “slow metabolism”? Let’s talk about what is really happening. In this episode, Lindy breaks down energy balance—the calories coming in versus the calories your body uses—and why fat loss gets more complicated as we get older. She also explains why “I barely eat and I still can’t lose weight” is not the whole story. No starvation diets, no metabolism hacks, and no pretending that one salad cancels out Saturday night’s junk food binge.
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What if one of the best fat-loss workouts didn't require a gym, expensive equipment, or burpees? In this episode, Lindy explains why women over 40 are falling in love with rucking, and why this simple habit can help you burn more calories, build strength, protect your bones, and boost your metabolism without destroying your joints. #GetLeanAndLitWithLindy #Rucking #WomenOver40Fitness #FatLoss #StrengthTraining #BoneHealth #MetabolismBoost #FitnessOver40

Do you think that you need a complicated workout routine with 47 exercises, fancy machines, and a closet full of matching gym outfits? Think again. In this episode of Get Lean and Lit with Lindy, she’s breaking down the essential strength training movements every woman over 40 needs to build muscle, burn fat, and feel stronger without gimmicks, extremes, or spending hours in the gym.

One of the biggest reasons women over 40 stop seeing results isn't because they're not working hard, it's because they're doing the exact same workout over and over again. Your body is scary smart. Once it adapts to the challenge you're giving it, it has no reason to keep building muscle. In this episode, Lindy explains the most important concept in strength training: progressive resistance. If you've ever wondered, ""Am I lifting heavy enough?"" this episode will answer that question once and for all. #GetLeanAndLit #ProgressiveResistance #StrengthTrainingOver40 #WomenOver40Fitness #LiftHeavy #BuildMuscle #StrengthTraining #FitnessOver40 #WorkoutTips #GetLeanAndLitWithLindy
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A former JoAnn Fabrics store is becoming something much more valuable—a place where people build strength, confidence, and community. Adam Martin and Jeannie Furlan join me to talk about launching GForce Gymnastics, why movement isn't just for kids, and what women over 40 can learn about courage, muscle, and starting over.

You're lifting weights, so why aren't you seeing the results you expected? In this episode of Get Lean and Lit with Lindy, she's calling out the seven biggest weightlifting mistakes women over 40 make—and how to fix them. If you're spending hours in the gym but still not building muscle or losing fat, this episode might be the reality check that you need.

How much fat loss per month is actually realistic after 40? Not Instagram-realistic, but real-world realistic. In this candid, no-gimmicks episode of Get Lean and Lit with Lindy, she unpacks what realistic fat loss actually looks like for women over 40. Spoiler alert: it’s slower than you want, faster than giving up, and way more nuanced than the diet industry wants you to believe.

Travel doesn't have to derail your health goals. In this episode of Get Lean and Lit with Lindy, Lindy shares practical, realistic, and TSA-friendly protein strategies for women over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stay consistent while traveling. No protein panic. No airport cinnamon rolls "because there was nothing else to eat." Just simple solutions that actually work.