Nikkiey Stott - Strength, Muscle and Food for Perimenopause, Menopause and Life!

Nikkiey Stott, founder of Warrior Babe, shares her journey from growing up in a divorced family to becoming a successful bodybuilder and fitness coach. She discusses the challenges women face during menopause and how her company helps them through nutrition, strength training, and mindset shifts. Nikkiey emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body with the right food and debunking the myth of getting bulky from lifting weights. She encourages women to focus on self-discipline rather than relying on motivation and to keep the promises they make to themselves. Nikkiey's ultimate goal is to empower women to achieve their fitness goals and live a healthy, balanced life. Takeaways: Nourishing the body with the right food is key to overall health and achieving fitness goals. Strength training is essential for building lean muscle, boosting metabolism, and improving bone density. Developing self-discipline is more important than relying on motivation to stay consistent with fitness and nutrition. Women should focus on increasing their protein intake to support muscle growth and hormonal balance. Overcoming the fear of getting bulky from lifting weights and embracing the benefits of strength training is crucial for women's health and longevity. 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:58 Dealing with a Cease and Desist and Rebranding 06:18 Preparing for Perimenopause and Menopause 08:54 The Importance of Rest and Overcoming Guilt 09:31 Challenges Faced by Women in Menopause and How to Overcome Them 14:47 Creating a Supportive All-Female Community 19:05 Changing the Narrative Around Food and Body Image 25:45 Addressing the Fear of Getting Bulky from Lifting Weights 29:45 Starting from Scratch: Nutrition, Strength Training, and Mindset 35:04 The Power of Self-Discipline in Achieving Goals You can find Nikkiey at https://warriorbabe.com/ If you have any questions about nutrition, training, or of course Menopause, please reach out as it is always a pleasure to hear from you. hatty@realmenopausetalk.com Thanks for listening and I look forward to seeing you in the next episode. xoxo