16 Jan Mexico, controversial cardiologists, fat loss truths & a sauna love affair
💌 Notes from Natalie
I just got back from Mexico. Zihuatanejo to be exact. And wow. Sun, water, my best friend, low stress days, long walks, journaling, daydreaming, thinking about possibility, and actually having space to create again. It was one of those trips that reminds you who you are when you’re not rushing from one thing to the next.
I really needed that kind of downtime.
I did do a workout reel with my best friend Allison (who is 62 years old by the way) and her dog Winston trained us (I AM SERIOUS). It was such a good reminder that strong has no age limit. You can find that video here:
Now I’m back home in the Phoenix, Arizona area as I write this. Not quite Mexican beaches, but honestly it’s a great time of year here. Sunshine, walks outside every day, and I’ll take that win because winter sunshine is basically free therapy.
So let’s catch up on what went down this week.
🎙 ON THE PODCAST
I sat down with a cardiologist. And if you’ve been around here long enough, you know I love learning, digging deep, and asking questions even when it’s a little controversial.
This was actually my second cardiologist interview, but this one had very different viewpoints than the first. He is not your typical traditional cardiologist. He is very focused on root cause, prevention, and understanding risk long before disease becomes a problem.
We talked a lot about heart disease prevention, how to truly assess risk, and yes, statins. I shared some of this on social media and that stirred up some opinions. Most comments were great, but a few said it was irresponsible.
I had to laugh 😂
To me, what’s irresponsible is not asking questions. Not learning. Not challenging what we’ve been told. Everything we believe and practice today has gotten us exactly where we are right now. If we want something different, we have to stay curious.
You can listen to that full episode here on Apple, here on Spotify, or watch the video version below.
I also shared a carousel about it on Instagram HERE if you want to grab popcorn and read the comments.
📱 WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED ON SOCIAL
I also shared a reel featuring my favorite Age Optimizing tool. The one I miss the most when traveling! You know I will never shut up about it. If I could have one age optimizing tool, it would absolutely be my Sunlighten sauna. My Sunlighten is my end of day wind down. It tells my nervous system we’re done. It’s how I relax, sweat, decompress, and transition out of the day. It is hands down the thing I miss most when I travel. Brooks made a cameo in that reel too, because of course he did. You can watch that one below.
🎤 FAT LOSS QUESTIONS EVERYONE IS ASKING ME RIGHT NOW
I was also interviewed on several other platforms this week, all about fat loss and why it stalls in midlife. And honestly, I think this topic is blowing up because it’s the new year and everyone is realizing that what used to work just doesn’t anymore.
Some of the questions I’ve been answering over and over include:
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Why fat loss stops working in midlife even when you’re eating clean and working out
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Why your body feels like it suddenly changed the rules in your 40s and 50s
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Why pushing harder, eating less, and doing extremes is usually the wrong move now
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How stress and cortisol quietly block fat loss and what to actually do about it
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Why muscle loss is one of the biggest reasons fat loss stalls and why the scale lies
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Why some women feel worse the harder they diet or exercise
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Why eating clean can still stall fat loss
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Why carbs became the villain and which types actually matter for your brain and mood
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Fats and seed oils and what the real issue actually is
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How chronic inflammation interferes with fat loss
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Why more cardio and high intensity training often backfires in midlife
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The ideal types of workouts for fat loss, longevity, and muscle building
If you’ve done Total Body Thrive before, you already know these answers. YOU GET IT! These questions are no longer a mystery to you! Honestly, some of you could teach it at this point because you’re getting results and people are already asking you how you’re doing it.
And yes, that makes me very proud.
💪 QUICK THRIVE UPDATE
I’m not doing a full live Total Body Thrive launch this January like I normally do, but I did open a few spots for women coming in from platforms I spoke on recently.
Because there is a small group going through right now, I am doing a few live calls to support them. If you are a CTT member do not worry, you will have access to these too!
If you’ve been on the fence, this is definitely your sign. You can jump HERE
🔥 SAUNA SALE ALERT
The Sunlighten sauna I love is currently on sale. Up to $1800 off for the month of January with code NATALIEJILL. If you’ve been thinking about it, don’t skip over this. This is the best time. You can get a free consult about one HERE.
Talk soon.
– Natalie Jill
