Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Steph Gaudreau, sports nutritionist and lifting coach. I learned about Steph through her podcast, Fuel Your Strength, and was immediately drawn in by her practical science-backed advice for women over 40 who want to step into their strength and her philosophy that “lifting weights is a catalyst for a more expansive life.”In today's episode, Steph Gaudreau will teach you about lifting, performance, and nutrition for athletic women over 40. She will talk about low energy availability, workout nutrition, carbs, and protein, and why you need to be strength training. She will also address gym intimidation and the unique challenges for women over 40.Steph Gaudreau is a Certified Sports Nutritionist and USA Weightlifting Sports Performance coach. She helps athletic women over 40 fuel themselves better, get stronger, and perform better in the gym. Her best-selling book, The Core 4, shares her Core 4 pillars of health which are detailed in the book. She also has a podcast called Fuel Your Strength which started in 2015 and has over 4 million downloads.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:22] Step's wakeup call 11 years ago[10:34] Low energy availability - explanation, signs, symptoms, and importance[13:55] Defining an athlete, specifically women over 40[20:36] Importance of protein - distribution, quality, and timing[26:20] Unique challenges for athletes over 40[28:21] Client mindset and weight loss[31:04] Benefits of strength training for women over 40[34:43] Personal experiences with setbacks, injuries, or plateaus[39:15] Dietary restrictions for conditions like Hashimoto’s[43:38] Menstrual cycle and menopause considerations for fueling and training[44:59] Workout nutrition - big picture and specific recommendations[48:59] Overcoming intimidation towards lifting weights and gym culture[56:56] Basic strength training programs and principles[59:30] Personal hobbies outside fitness[1:00:50] The question Steph wished Philip asked[1:04:37] Where to find Steph[1:05:13] OutroEpisode resources:Steph's Podcast: Fuel Your StrengthInstagram:  steph_gaudreau? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail