Casey Young, Dietitian/Trainer

Casey Young, Dietitian/Trainer Strength Training for Women 45+ đź’Ş
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My mom was diagnosed with osteopenia at 50.That is exactly four years from where I am right now. I do that math more tha...
09/01/2026

My mom was diagnosed with osteopenia at 50.
That is exactly four years from where I am right now. I do that math more than I want to admit.

If you've watched a mother or grandmother lose ground to osteoporosis, you know this quiet math too. It's not paranoia. It's a completely reasonable response to watching someone you love lose their independence to something that might have been preventable.

Here's what actually changes things: lifting weights, eating enough protein, and enough calories in general, getting sufficient calcium, Vitamins D & K and Magnesium; Limiting alcohol and to***co and taking estrogen.

I go deep on all of it in this week's podcast, including a decision I made for myself back in June that I haven't fully talked about until now.

Comment “podcast” and I’ll send you the link to the episode.

09/01/2026

You’re likely losing bone right now & you'd never know it. No pain or warning. Just one day, a fracture, & everything changes. Plus a decision I made 2 months ago I haven’t fully talked about yet. Comment PODCAST and I'll send you the link. 🎧

Two photos. Thirteen years apart. And honestly? The second one is the stronger woman.Left: me at 33. Fresh off the Chica...
08/31/2026

Two photos. Thirteen years apart. And honestly? The second one is the stronger woman.

Left: me at 33. Fresh off the Chicago Marathon finish line. Running, biking, more running. Zero lifting. Zero core work. Eating as little as I could get away with and calling it discipline.

I was proud of that race. I still am.

But I was also exhausted. Frustrated with my body. Always chasing a number on the scale I could never quite hold onto. Always one more mile, one less meal away from feeling like enough.

I didn’t know there was another way.

Right: me at 46. Navigating perimenopause in real time. Lifting heavy 3-4 days a week. Zero running. Eating to fuel - not to shrink.

I am not smaller than I was at 33. I am stronger. And I feel better in this body than I have in my entire adult life.

No, I’m not bulky. I’m Strong. Toned. Solid. Capable.

And here’s what I want you to hear: the shift wasn’t just physical. When I stopped training to get small and started training to get strong - something settled. The obsession quieted. The frustration lifted. My body started feeling like mine again instead of a problem I was trying to fix.

I see this same shift happen in my clients over and over. Women who spent decades doing cardio, cutting calories, and wondering why nothing was sticking - who pick up the weights and within weeks say “I finally feel like I know what I’m doing.”

Strong over skinny. Every single time.

If you’re still in the cardio queen era and something in this post is pulling at you - that’s worth paying attention to. 💛

And if you are ready to lift consistently - I welcome you to join us for 6 weeks of Fall Back to Fitness. Comment “fall” and I’ll show you the way.

08/31/2026

One small habit- lifting weights consistently- can get you out of the perimenopause funk!

Find a program that actually fits your life, show up consistently and you’re winning!

Join us for the Fall Back to Fitness Bootcamp. We start today! 🔥

Comment “fall” for details!

08/30/2026

Fall Back to Fitness kicks off TOMORROW!
Get stronger, more consistent & start feeling good about the woman in the mirror again. Comment "fall" for details.

Getting fit at 45 and beyond isn’t the same as it was in your 20s- and it’s definitely not just about losing weight.Let’...
08/30/2026

Getting fit at 45 and beyond isn’t the same as it was in your 20s- and it’s definitely not just about losing weight.

Let’s clear this up- Yes, weight loss happens when you eat fewer calories than your body needs. Create a calorie deficit, and the scale will move. Your body gets smaller. It’s a simple concept, and it works.

But getting FIT? That’s a whole different game.
It’s not just about shrinking. It’s about building muscle & strength.

âś… Seeing definition in your arms and legs
âś… Feeling stronger each week
âś… Watching your clothes fit differently-better
âś… Gaining confidence in and out of the gym

That doesn’t happen from dieting alone.
It takes strength training.

Lifting weights is essential if you want that toned, tight, sculpted look-and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Inside the Fall Back to Fitness Bootcamp I’ll show you exactly how to train for visible results-no matter your age or starting point.

*3 days a week
*30 -35 min workouts
* Using just dumbbells from home! No gym required. 
*Built to help you burn fat and build strength

This is for you if:

✔️ You're 45+ and you're ready to stop guessing and start working with your body intentionally

✔️ You've tried programs before that weren't built for where you actually are - and you're done modifying workouts designed for someone half your age

✔️ You're looking for structure and support - not another program to figure out alone

✔️ You want to walk into the holiday season feeling strong, confident, and proud of yourself

We start next tomorrow. You in?

✨ Comment “fall” for details to save your spot.

08/30/2026

Stop starting over.
Start building.
6 weeks. 3 workouts
a week. From home. Comment "fall" for the details.

08/28/2026

The most consistent women I coach aren’t the ones who never miss a workout. They’re the ones who don’t spiral when they do. Comment “podcast” to hear how they think about it. 

Nobody warns you that at 46 you will feel like a stranger moved into your body.The tired that sleep didn’t fix. The bell...
08/28/2026

Nobody warns you that at 46 you will feel like a stranger moved into your body.

The tired that sleep didn’t fix. The belly fat that showed up out of nowhere. The feeling that what you’re doing just isn’t working anymore.

So you pick up weights. Not to get smaller- to feel like yourself again.

And here’s what actually happens: the energy comes back first. Then you stop dreading the stairs. Then one day, the jeans you’ve been avoiding slide right on!

But the pant size was never the win. The win was walking up and recognizing the woman in the mirror again.

That is what building strength does in perimenopause. It’s not about chasing the body you had at 30. It’s about feeling strong and capable in the one you have right now.

If you are 45+ and your body stopped responding to everything that used to work- your approach needs to change.

The Fall Back to Fitness Bootcamp starts Aug. 31, and you need to join us. Comment “fall” for details!

Every August, my dear friend Katie and I have a tradition - a trip to the sunflower farm. It's become our time to laugh,...
08/28/2026

Every August, my dear friend Katie and I have a tradition - a trip to the sunflower farm. It's become our time to laugh, soak in the beauty around us, and take photos. You've seen many in my content!

This year, looking back at photos from 2022 through 2026, a couple of things stood out even more than the sunflowers: Katie's transformation and her consistency.

Since February 2023, she's used a GLP-1 as one tool in her toolkit. But here's what I admire most → she never stopped lifting. She never stopped prioritizing her strength. That consistency -protecting her muscle through every bit of it is a huge part of why her body has responded the way it has.

If you're on a GLP-1 and you're seeing changes, protect your muscle. Lift with us.

Fall Back to Fitness Bootcamp is a great place to build that routine and see it through. Link below for details.
https://inspirehw.com/fall-back-to-fitness

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