Last week on the podcast, we talked about the 10 things women over 40 need to focus on when it comes to overall health. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of something I recently did for myself: a DEXA body composition scan.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with the number on the scale or confused about how running impacts your weight, this episode is for you. A DEXA scan doesn’t just show weight or BMI—it gives a full picture of muscle mass, fat distribution, bone density, and visceral fat (the kind that really matters for long-term health).

In this conversation, I’m sharing:

• 📊 What my results looked like and why my score came back as a C+

• 💪 Why body composition matters more than a number on the scale

• 🏃‍♀️ How endurance running impacts fat loss, muscle mass, and hormones in midlife

• 🍎 The 7 strategies I’m focusing on over the next 6 months to improve my health and move toward an “A” score

• 🙌 Why fat loss after 40 is about building strength, energy, and resilience—not just getting thinner

Whether you’ve ever considered a DEXA scan yourself or you just want practical ways to improve your body composition as an over-40 runner, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and encouraged to make changes that actually last.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about losing weight—it’s about gaining muscle, energy, confidence, and life.

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