The Body Reset: How Women Should Eat & Exercise for Health, Fat Loss, & Energy

**Mel Robbins** (0:00)
Hey, it's your friend, Mel, and welcome to The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Okay, I have a confession. I just learned, I'm almost embarrassed to tell you this, that for the last 40 years of my life, I've been exercising all wrong. And I bet you or someone that you love have too. And I just want to break this down because the conversation that I just had with the expert that you're about to meet, who is on the faculty at Stanford, has a PhD, 107 peer-reviewed research studies, she is gonna break down all of the mistakes that women are making when it comes to nutrition and exercise. I mean, this is going to blow your mind. After learning everything that she's about to share with you based on all of her research, I, as a woman, I feel like I've been gaslit by bro science and the male fitness industry, for real. Like literally, all of the things that I've been doing that work for guys don't work for women. And you need to understand this. I mean, this is one of the most life-changing conversations I have had since I started this podcast over two years ago. Starting tomorrow, I am a different person because I understand why my husband can do certain things. Next thing you know, he looks great. I do him, nope. And have you ever heard that saying? Abs are made in the kitchen. That's not true if you're a woman. So if you're wondering why all the cardio in the world isn't working, why the nonstop yoga and hit classes are just not hitting, it's because you're exercising like a dude. It's time that you wake up and realize, like our expert says, women are not small men. Women have fundamentally different biology. In fact, even our muscular structure is different. And so she is going to take you and me down the list of all the things that we have been told to do that are actually backfiring. That cold plunge, you and I are doing it wrong. The reps you're doing with all those weights, doing them wrong. Intermittent fasting, probably not for you. And if you, like me, have worked out on an empty stomach, you're never going to do that again. You're about to learn how to get better results in less time and less effort, working with your female body, not against it. It's time for you and me and every single woman in your life to start exercising like a woman needs to. April 15th is right around the corner. And if you're feeling that little nudge, like, oh yeah, I got to get my taxes done. Well, I have some good news. Intuit TurboTax has your back. With TurboTax full service, you don't have to do a thing. Seriously. You get matched with an expert. They take care of all of it. They'll file your taxes for you from start to finish as soon as today. No second guessing, just real experts making sure it's done right. So what does that mean for you? More time to focus on living your life. Don't stress this tax season. Get matched with an expert and file today with TurboTax. Get a TurboTax live expert now on turbotax.com. Experts only available with TurboTax Live. Amika is an incredible sponsor of The Mel Robbins Podcast and they are also our exclusive insurance partner. There's a reason why. Amika representatives care. There, that's the reason. They take the time to get to know you. They want to know your needs. So you get a policy that gives you both coverage and peace of mind. Amika representatives are real, caring people who are always there to help you. As a trusted partner to their customers, Amika representatives understand that insurance is about protecting the life you've built. So go to amika.com and get a quote today.
Hey, it's your friend Mel, welcome to The Mel Robbins Podcast. I am absolutely thrilled that you're here. I feel so excited about what we're talking about today. It is gonna be liberating. It's such an honor to spend time with you, to be together with you, but especially when we're gonna have a conversation that is gonna light you on fire and make you feel both mad and empowered, let's fricking go. And if you're a new listener, I wanna take a moment and just welcome you. Welcome to The Mel Robbins Podcast family. And boy, have you picked a winner of a conversation to listen to. Because you made the time to listen to this particular episode, here's what I already know about you. You're the type of person who values your health. You want the facts, you want the science, you want results, and that's what you deserve. And if someone sent this to you, that's really cool. It's because they care about you, and they want you to have the science and the facts and the correct information so that you can take better care of yourself too. I cannot wait for you and I to learn from Dr. Stacy Sims today. Now, Dr. Sims is a globally recognized expert in women's health, exercise physiology, and nutrition science. She has a PhD in exercise physiology and nutrition science. She's on the faculty at Stanford, teaching about lifestyle medicine, and at Auckland University of Technology, teaching sports medicine. She is a renowned researcher and has directed research programs at Stanford, Auckland University of Technology, and the University of Waikato. And she has published, check this out, 107 peer-reviewed research papers, which in normal person speak, is a ton. Her research has revolutionized how women, women approach fitness, especially during menopause and hormone changes. She's the author of two groundbreaking books, Roar and The Next Level. She also has a daughter, and just like me is in her mid-50s, juggling a big career, a marriage, motherhood, and hormone changes. She has so much to teach you today. And we are going to go straight for the bro-science. We are going to tell you the mistakes and the lies that you've been told. We're going to tell you the truth based on the research about what works for women and what doesn't. We're going to teach you why the things that you've been doing have been backfiring. It's because you have been exercising like a dude. And it is time for you to exercise like a woman. I am so fired up for you to be here. I am fired up to learn with you. And I am fired up for all of the women and the young women in your life that you're going to share this with. So please help me welcome Dr. Stacy Sims to The Mel Robbins Podcast. Dr. Stacy Sims, I am so thrilled that you're here in our Boston studios. I've been waiting a long time to be able to sit down, meet you and learn from you. I'm just thrilled that you're here.