Personal Training With Lisa

Setting goals is a great first step, but let’s be honest—it’s not enough to simply write down what you want to achieve. If you’re in perimenopause and have been working hard to stay healthy and fit but aren’t seeing the results you’ve been hoping for, it might be because you’re stuck in the goal-setting stage without taking the right actions to make those goals a reality.

Many women in perimenopause struggle with achieving fat loss and building strength because they’re unknowingly working against their bodies. Doing endless cardio and undereating might feel like the right thing to do, but these habits can actually slow down your metabolism, lead to muscle loss, and keep you from reaching your goals.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire lifestyle—you just need to make intentional, strategic changes and take action on your goals. Here’s how:

3 Tips to Help You Take Action and See Results

1. Fuel Your Body Properly

One of the biggest mistakes women in perimenopause make is not eating enough food, especially protein and carbs. When you undereat, your body doesn’t feel safe and will cling to fat—especially in the midsection. By fueling your body with the right balance of macros (protein, carbs, and fats), you’ll support your metabolism, balance your hormones, and finally start to see results.

Action Step: Calculate your macros and ensure you’re eating enough calories to support your workouts and overall health. (Don’t know where to start? This is exactly what we do in the FASTer Way program!)

2. Shift Your Focus to Strength Training

If your exercise routine revolves around endless cardio, it’s time to make a shift. Cardio has its place, but strength training is where the magic happens—especially during perimenopause. Lifting weights builds muscle, boosts metabolism, and helps you tone up in ways cardio never will.

Action Step: Incorporate at least three strength-training sessions per week into your routine. If you are a beginning start with bodyweight exercises or light dumbbells, and progress as you get stronger.

3. Stop Overcomplicating Things

You don’t need to do all the things to see results. A simple, consistent routine that includes proper nutrition, strength training, and daily movement like walking is far more effective than overloading yourself with too many workouts and fad diets. Less really is more when it’s done strategically.

Action Step: Streamline your routine and focus on what matters most: eating enough, strength training, and getting consistent movement.

The Payoff: What Happens When You Take Action

When you shift from goal-setting to intentional action, everything changes. Women in my 6-Week FASTer Way to Fat Loss Program often report:
• More energy to power through their day.
• Improved sleep and better recovery.
• Visible fat loss, especially in stubborn areas like the midsection.
• Increased strength and confidence as they see their bodies transform.
• Freedom from food guilt and the ability to enjoy life without restrictive dieting.

This isn’t about a quick fix. It’s about building a sustainable lifestyle that works for YOU, even in the midst of perimenopause.

Ready to Take Action?

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real results, I invite you to join my 6-Week FASTer Way to Fat Loss Program . Not only will you learn exactly how to fuel your body and work out smarter (not harder), but you’ll also be surrounded by a supportive community to cheer you on every step of the way.

Click here to join now and take the first step toward achieving your goals. Your healthiest, strongest, and most confident self is waiting—let’s make it happen together!