Today, I am delighted to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Natalie Jill, the founder of Natalie Jill Fitness and Midlife Conversations.  In our insightful discussion today, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding fat loss in middle age. We dive into the power of mindset shifts, the importance of breaking free from limiting beliefs, and investigating and understanding your body, and explain the role of gut health and the impact of toxins. Natalie also shares her experience with breast implant illness, highlighting the need for honesty and authenticity, and opens up about what she does to age optimally in her early 50s.  This conversation with Natalie is invaluable, and I truly appreciate her honesty and transparency. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The challenges of weight loss in middle age How feeling she was fraud after gaining weight in middle age led Natalie to re-evaluate her approach to health and fitness. Importance of remaining open-minded about any potential drivers of health issues How Natalie came to discover that toxins and hormones were affecting her health How her health improved significantly after Natalie had her breast implants removed  The emotional and physical challenges of having breast implants removed The importance of strength training and progressive overload for maintaining muscle mass and bone health  Natalie shares her approach to age optimization. Why being kind to yourself, recognizing your natural rhythms, managing  stress, and finding ways to relax are essential Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Natalie Jill On her website On all social media: @Natalie Jill Fit Midlife Conversations Podcast