Nutritional Health and Lifestyle Coach
I help 40+ women like you break free from emotional eating and exhausting diets that haven’t worked for all those years. I provide a compassionate, holistic approach that finally breaks this vicious cycle, helping you reclaim confidence, long term health and joy in your life.
Nutritional Health and Lifestyle Coach
I help 40+ women like you break free from emotional eating and exhausting diets that haven’t worked for all those years. I provide a compassionate, holistic approach that finally breaks this vicious cycle, helping you reclaim confidence, long term health and joy in your life.
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About Me
I have been where you are and I feel for you. Find out how I conquered years of dieting, secret eating, binge eating and never feeling good in my body.
As you know, it is about so much more than just the food!
As a former teacher, mom, stepmom and now emotional eating coach, I am here to encourage and support you while teaching you how to find peace with food, your body and your life.
Once you nourish the rest of your life and understand the root causes, you can finally have peace with food and your body and lose the weight.
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114. Strength, Fat Loss, and Nutrition Truths for Women 40+ with Dr. Derek Alessi
Welcome to Episode 114 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Get the FREE Tapping Video to Stop the Late Day Emotional Eating.
Click here: https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
The scale won’t budge no matter what you do. You're wondering how to actually lose fat, build muscle, and feel stronger in midlife. You see so many things online and feel confused. This episode will help you move in the right direction.
In this episode, I sit down with fitness and nutrition expert Dr. Derek Alessi to unpack the myths keeping midlife women like you stuck. He helps you narrow down what to focus on for true fat loss, muscle gain, and longevity.
Dr. Derek practically lays out the plan for you and shares where to start. We also discuss the importance of muscle as you age and the benefits of having more muscle. Listen to the facts about why the scale is not the best indicator of your health and longevity.
I even have Dr. Derek rate some of the fitness and nutrition trends you are hearing and seeing online.
This is a must-listen if you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally feel confident and strong in your body.
Highlights
00:46 The #1 goal women 45+ ask Dr. Alessi for help with
01:41 The real difference between losing weight and losing fat—and why the scale lies
06:48 Visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat: why it matters for your health
09:17 Best tools for measuring body composition (DEXA, InBody scans, and more)
10:18 Does metabolism really slow down with age? The truth about muscle loss and calorie burn
12:24 Can you build muscle after 70? Yes—and here’s how
15:17 Strength vs. muscle: what to focus on and how often to train
19:52 Strength training, cardio, balance, and mobility: what really matters for midlife women
24:07 The biggest obstacle to changing your nutrition isn’t strategy—it’s mindset
29:44 What most midlife women are missing in their nutrition plan (hint: it’s not carbs)
33:16 MCT oil, good fats, and how to reduce cravings. Hear about Dr. Derek’s products
34:55 Why weighted vests, creatine, and collagen can support your midlife goals
39:45 Fasted workouts vs. fueled workouts: what’s best for fat loss and strength
46:43 The power of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) for understanding blood sugar and fat loss
About Dr. Derek Alessi
Dr. Derek Alessi, PhD, is a leading expert in body fat reduction, medication reduction, and lifestyle improvement. With a doctorate in health and physical education and a master’s in nutrition, Dr. Derek has spent over 30 years helping adults improve their health through body composition tracking, intelligent exercise, and nutrition strategies that support longevity. He owns Dr. Derek Health & Fitness in East Amherst, NY, and is the author of The Bermuda Triangle Diet, Lose Fat Forever, and The Promise Health and Fitness System.
A frequent media contributor, Dr. Derek has appeared on over 2,100 TV segments, 400 radio shows, and 250 podcasts, and is a health contributor for USA Today. He also hosts Live It Fit Now! on NBC Buffalo and NBC Cleveland. Dr. Derek is the founder and CEO of Strength Genesis, a supplement company dedicated to creating premium, natural products with sustainable packaging.
Connect with Dr. Derek Alessi
Strength Genesis Website: https://strengthgenesis.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/strengthgenesis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthgenesis/
If this episode resonated with you:
Share it with a friend who needs a mindset shift around food.
Hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Leave a review — it helps other midlife women find this support.
CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING
Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
Join the Conversation and Community:
Continue learning, talking, and getting support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community.
Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Thank you, my friend.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
This is not a sponsored episode. I provide links to my viewers for discounts. When you buy, I receive a small commission to help support my podcast and channel.
CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING
Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
SLEEP BETTER AND COOLER WITH COZY EARTH
Midlife makes me want the softest sheets and clothing! I know you get me. We need temperature controlled sheets for those evening sweats and no more scratchy clothes.
Get 40% off bamboo sheets and amazing sleepwear and loungewear.
Make sure to use the code EATS to get you discount at https://cozyearth.com/
114. Strength, Fat Loss, and Nutrition Truths for Women 40+ with Dr. Derek Alessi
Welcome to Episode 114 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
Get the FREE Tapping Video to Stop the Late Day Emotional Eating.
Click here: https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
The scale won’t budge no matter what you do. You're wondering how to actually lose fat, build muscle, and feel stronger in midlife. You see so many things online and feel confused. This episode will help you move in the right direction.
In this episode, I sit down with fitness and nutrition expert Dr. Derek Alessi to unpack the myths keeping midlife women like you stuck. He helps you narrow down what to focus on for true fat loss, muscle gain, and longevity.
Dr. Derek practically lays out the plan for you and shares where to start. We also discuss the importance of muscle as you age and the benefits of having more muscle. Listen to the facts about why the scale is not the best indicator of your health and longevity.
I even have Dr. Derek rate some of the fitness and nutrition trends you are hearing and seeing online.
This is a must-listen if you’re a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally feel confident and strong in your body.
Highlights
00:46 The #1 goal women 45+ ask Dr. Alessi for help with
01:41 The real difference between losing weight and losing fat—and why the scale lies
06:48 Visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat: why it matters for your health
09:17 Best tools for measuring body composition (DEXA, InBody scans, and more)
10:18 Does metabolism really slow down with age? The truth about muscle loss and calorie burn
12:24 Can you build muscle after 70? Yes—and here’s how
15:17 Strength vs. muscle: what to focus on and how often to train
19:52 Strength training, cardio, balance, and mobility: what really matters for midlife women
24:07 The biggest obstacle to changing your nutrition isn’t strategy—it’s mindset
29:44 What most midlife women are missing in their nutrition plan (hint: it’s not carbs)
33:16 MCT oil, good fats, and how to reduce cravings. Hear about Dr. Derek’s products
34:55 Why weighted vests, creatine, and collagen can support your midlife goals
39:45 Fasted workouts vs. fueled workouts: what’s best for fat loss and strength
46:43 The power of CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) for understanding blood sugar and fat loss
About Dr. Derek Alessi
Dr. Derek Alessi, PhD, is a leading expert in body fat reduction, medication reduction, and lifestyle improvement. With a doctorate in health and physical education and a master’s in nutrition, Dr. Derek has spent over 30 years helping adults improve their health through body composition tracking, intelligent exercise, and nutrition strategies that support longevity. He owns Dr. Derek Health & Fitness in East Amherst, NY, and is the author of The Bermuda Triangle Diet, Lose Fat Forever, and The Promise Health and Fitness System.
A frequent media contributor, Dr. Derek has appeared on over 2,100 TV segments, 400 radio shows, and 250 podcasts, and is a health contributor for USA Today. He also hosts Live It Fit Now! on NBC Buffalo and NBC Cleveland. Dr. Derek is the founder and CEO of Strength Genesis, a supplement company dedicated to creating premium, natural products with sustainable packaging.
Connect with Dr. Derek Alessi
Strength Genesis Website: https://strengthgenesis.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/strengthgenesis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strengthgenesis/
If this episode resonated with you:
Share it with a friend who needs a mindset shift around food.
Hit Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Leave a review — it helps other midlife women find this support.
CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING
Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
Join the Conversation and Community:
Continue learning, talking, and getting support around emotional eating, midlife women’s health, and menopause by joining the Emotional Eats Community.
Click here to join: https://kimhynes.com/emotional-eats-community-sign-up
Connect with Kim:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimhyneshealth
Website: https://www.kimhynes.com
Podcast: https://kimhynes.com/podcast
If you like the Emotional Eats podcast, please subscribe, follow, and leave a 5-star rating and review. Tag us on social media—I would be so grateful. Thank you, my friend.
Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace working with your doctor, medical provider, or mental health professional. It is for conversation, information, and entertainment only.
This is not a sponsored episode. I provide links to my viewers for discounts. When you buy, I receive a small commission to help support my podcast and channel.
CLICK here for a FREE tapping video to STOP EMOTIONAL EATING
Use this short, powerful 7-minute tapping (EFT) session to help stop emotional eating after work, before dinner, or whenever the cravings hit hard.
https://kimhynes.com/late-day-emotional-eating-tapping-video
Free Guide – Stress Eating Tips: https://kimhynes.com/stress-eating-tips-optin
SLEEP BETTER AND COOLER WITH COZY EARTH
Midlife makes me want the softest sheets and clothing! I know you get me. We need temperature controlled sheets for those evening sweats and no more scratchy clothes.
Get 40% off bamboo sheets and amazing sleepwear and loungewear.
Make sure to use the code EATS to get you discount at https://cozyearth.com/
Testimonial
What They Say
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
“You have a unique and special way.”
The most significant thing that changed in my work with you was that my all consuming, soul-killing obsession with food was relieved through gentle healing and integration. I knew in my heart that you really cared about me and had my best interests at heart which helped me to re-connect with my own ability to love and support myself. When that part felt back in balance I think the food piece also re-balanced itself. Another incredible gift you offer is a super well resourced tool box! There was also plenty of deep diving into core wounding and reviewing old stories, all of which you skillfully guided me though and helped me to integrate in order to heal.
Thank you so much for everything.
E. K.
“It seems so simple now!”
Kim taught me to listen to my body. I now can slow down and find out what I really need…which is not always food. I also learned it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I struggled with dieting and then overeating. I have found a happy place where I can just be. She also taught me so much about food, reading labels and how good real food can be. Thank you.
M. B.
“I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me.”
My reason for hiring Kim is different as I already knew how to eat healthy and was already in great shape. I wanted to learn more about digestion and overall gut health which is super important for all aspects of life. She is amazing! Very easy to talk too and she made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me. She is very nice and definitely very knowledgeable! She was able to help me in every way I needed and then some! Anyone who needs any form of help that she offers because she is top notch and well worth the money and time!Could not be happier with the decision I made to hire her as my coach!
K. C.
“Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives.”
I feel an enthusiasm for embracing routines and habits that encompass not only my body, but spirit and mind. Kim is a beautiful, genuine person who is intuitive and kind.
Her support and positive perspective always turn around my attitude and help me see the favorable aspect to decisions I’ve made in a non-judgemental way.
Access to this type of reassurance is perpetual and brings peace of mind. Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives. Kim has been instrumental in bringing me home to my truest self.
M. C.
Testimonial
What They Say
Discover What My Clients Are Saying
“You have a unique and special way.”
The most significant thing that changed in my work with you was that my all consuming, soul-killing obsession with food was relieved through gentle healing and integration. I knew in my heart that you really cared about me and had my best interests at heart which helped me to re-connect with my own ability to love and support myself. When that part felt back in balance I think the food piece also re-balanced itself. Another incredible gift you offer is a super well resourced tool box! There was also plenty of deep diving into core wounding and reviewing old stories, all of which you skillfully guided me though and helped me to integrate in order to heal.
Thank you so much for everything.
E. K.
“It seems so simple now!”
Kim taught me to listen to my body. I now can slow down and find out what I really need…which is not always food. I also learned it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I struggled with dieting and then overeating. I have found a happy place where I can just be. She also taught me so much about food, reading labels and how good real food can be. Thank you.
M. B.
“I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me.”
My reason for hiring Kim is different as I already knew how to eat healthy and was already in great shape. I wanted to learn more about digestion and overall gut health which is super important for all aspects of life. She is amazing! Very easy to talk too and she made me feel very comfortable and I felt like I could tell her anything and she would not judge me. She is very nice and definitely very knowledgeable! She was able to help me in every way I needed and then some! Anyone who needs any form of help that she offers because she is top notch and well worth the money and time!Could not be happier with the decision I made to hire her as my coach!
K. C.
“Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives.”
I feel an enthusiasm for embracing routines and habits that encompass not only my body, but spirit and mind. Kim is a beautiful, genuine person who is intuitive and kind.
Her support and positive perspective always turn around my attitude and help me see the favorable aspect to decisions I’ve made in a non-judgemental way.
Access to this type of reassurance is perpetual and brings peace of mind. Kim is much more than a health coach. She is a tireless champion of holistic healing for those eager to initiate lasting transformation of their lives. Kim has been instrumental in bringing me home to my truest self.
M. C.
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