In this episode, I interview Katherine, a 60-year-old massage therapist who had struggled with her body composition until deciding to get in stage shape as a birthday challenge. 

Even though she’s no stranger to fitness and had competed before, stress and lack of consistency caused her nutrition and training to suffer in recent years. 

So, she signed up for Legion’s one-on-one coaching and started working with a Legion coach, which gave her the know-how and accountability she needed to succeed.

In this interview, she offers her experience and best tips for sustainably getting leaner regardless of age, emphasizing why getting a customized plan and coach can make all the difference. 

Tune in to learn how Katherine achieved her ultimate goal—standing victorious on the 60+ bikini stage—proving you’re never too old to achieve ambitious fitness goals.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

3:42 - Starting Legion's coaching program and contest prep

6:10 - Tracking food and flexible dieting approach

8:33 - Getting very lean for the stage vs regular fat loss goals

11:35 - Dealing with hunger, cravings and off-plan eating

13:59 - Why Katherine experimented with the carnivore diet

17:45 - My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz

18:32 - Training focus and strategy for strength gains while cutting

23:30 - Peak week changes to training and cardio

25:42 - Show results - weight loss and body fat percentage

27:40 - No extended plateaus - why consistent hard work paid off

35:50 - Experience prepping in your 60s vs if you were 20 years old

36:41 - Mindset: solutions vs excuses

38:09 - Reverse dieting to put on more muscle in the off-season

40:41 - Having a coach as the ultimate shortcut

42:02 - Accomplishing goals through consistent hard work

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