Watch this Video if you’re a Women Over 40 Wanting to Get in the Best Shape of your Life Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally
Qualifications and Experience
Between me and my team (coaches) we have over 100 years of experience. Qualifications and not limited too.
Masters in Nutrition
Masters in psychology
Advanced degrees and certifications: NYU, GCNM, PN (integrative Nutrition)
Advanced specialisation in neurotransmitters, hormone balancing, and nutrition analysis.
Specialities in hormonal and auto-immune disorders
Pre/post rehabilitation from injury and illness
Certified personal training
With this extensive experience and expertise, we’ve helped over 1200 women over 40. Not including clients my coaches have helped outside of working for my company. It's the experience that sets us apart. After working with so many clients, we know that every approach is unique
DOES THIS WORK FOR WOMEN UNDER 40?
Yes, we often get women joining the program wanting to learn how to combat the difficulties menopause can bring. The sooner you start doing the right things you’re able to sustain for life, the easier it will be.
Client Testimonials
Lisa Osborne, 54 years young, 24lbs down in 3 months
Lisa Faulkner, 61 years young, losing her menopause belly after believing nothing would work!
Michele Vela, 62 years young, 16lbs in 6 weeks, by the end of 6 months of working together Michele lost 45lbs in 6 months transformation photo below
Amy, 57 years young, struggling with knee pain, back pain and having no energy, now feels amazing and 20lbs down
Lynn, 51 years young, tried IF, felt she was eating healthy, but was just continuing to gain weight, since working with us Lynn dropped from 132lbs to 118lbs in under 4 months
Kelly 54 years young. Gained 50lbs over 4-5 years. Was trying hard to lose the 50lbs for those 4-5 years with no luck, had tried lots of programs, tried other coaches but nothing worked. Since working with us Kelly is down 25lbs in under 3 months, feels strong, loves what she is eating and can see herself doing this for life.
Becs, 47 years young, busy professional mum of 2 - 11&12yo, 23lbs down 5 months
Cheryl, 59 years young, 29lbs down in 5 months
Jenny B, 52 years young, 24lbs down in under 4 months, 10inches off her stomach
Carmia, 58 years young, tried nutritionist, always been a runner but was piling on the pounds, since working with us Carmia has lost 20lbs and a total of 25inches in 2 months
Marion, 61 years young, after being in the health industry as a teacher her whole life it was frustrating that no matter what she did she couldn’t lose the 10lb menopausal weight gain. After working with us Marion dropped 15lbs (from 130 to 115) but was happy maintaining at 120lbs which she has done for the last year and half since leaving the program
Sherlyn 54 years young. Losing 23lbs in 4 months. Sherlyn was stuck, running 5-6 days a week, eating like a bird, no energy. We got Sherlyn eating more food, she’s gotten so much stronger, her energy levels have sky-rocketed and she’s no longer running. Strength training and doing our SIT training for optimal cardio in a short period of time.
Have you tried what feels like everything without results? Here are some common approaches and why they don’t provide sustainable and maintainable results
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Healthy eating is essential for overall well-being, but it doesn’t automatically result in weight loss. Here’s why:
Weight Loss Requires a Calorie Deficit: Even healthy foods like nuts, avocado, and whole grains are calorie-dense. Overeating them—even unknowingly—can lead to weight gain or stall progress.
Healthy is Individual: What’s healthy for one person may not be suitable for another, especially for women in menopause. Your body may need specific nutrients to support hormonal changes, and blindly following general “healthy eating” trends can leave gaps in your nutrition.
Hormonal Impact: Menopausal women often experience insulin resistance, making blood sugar regulation crucial. Foods like fruit smoothies or granola might seem healthy but can spike blood sugar and hinder fat loss.
Bottom Line: Healthy eating is important, but it needs to be tailored to your body, life stage, and goals. Otherwise, you may unintentionally sabotage your progress.
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Counting macros can teach you about food composition, but it has several drawbacks:
It’s Not Individualised: Macros don’t account for the specific nutrient needs of women over 40, such as balancing hormones, improving gut health, or reducing inflammation.
Not Sustainable: Most women don’t want to spend their lives playing “macro Tetris” at the end of the day, trying to fit in an extra 20g of protein while avoiding carbs. It’s tedious, frustrating, and impractical for long-term success.
Lack of Education: Many women lose weight with macros but don’t learn how to sustain their results without tracking.
Bottom Line: Counting macros can work short-term but fails to provide the intuitive, balanced approach needed for lifelong success.
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Personal trainers excel in exercise, but here’s why relying solely on them often falls short:
Exercise is Only 10%: While working out is important, nutrition accounts for 90% of your results. Many personal trainers lack the detailed nutritional expertise needed for transformative, long-lasting change.
Overtraining: Without a focus on recovery and hormonal health, excessive exercise can raise cortisol levels, leading to fat storage rather than fat loss.
Bottom Line: Training your brains out won’t create sustainable results without a comprehensive approach that prioritises nutrition and recovery.
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Most general coaches don’t understand the unique challenges of menopausal women:
One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Many coaches apply strategies that worked for them or for younger women, like high-intensity workouts or rigid calorie restrictions. These methods can backfire for women over 40.
The Wrong Tools for the Job: It’s like asking a second-grade teacher to lecture university students. A specialist is essential for addressing the hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and lifestyle demands women face during menopause.
Bottom Line: You need a coach who specialises in helping women over 40 with tailored solutions, not recycled advice from a younger demographic.
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These programs focus on points or “syns,” which oversimplify nutrition:
Focus on Restriction: Plans often cap calories at extremely low levels (e.g., 1,200 calories), which can harm your metabolism and lead to muscle loss.
No Nutritional Education: You learn to follow the system, not to understand food or how to eat intuitively.
Lack of Individualisation: Points don’t account for hormonal balance, recovery needs, or specific goals.
Bottom Line: Counting points or syns doesn’t teach sustainable habits or consider the unique needs of women over 40.
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Herbalife is centered around meal replacements and supplements:
Short-Term Solution: Meal replacements aren’t a sustainable way to live. You can’t drink shakes forever.
Nutrient Deficiencies: Replacing real food with shakes often leaves gaps in key nutrients.
Expensive and Limiting: It’s not practical, enjoyable, or budget-friendly for most people.
Bottom Line: Herbalife may lead to short-term weight loss but fails to address long-term lifestyle changes.
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The ketogenic diet emphasises high fat, low carb intake:
Hormonal Impact: Women in menopause often need balanced carbs for hormonal health and energy. Cutting carbs too low can disrupt thyroid function and lead to fatigue.
Not Sustainable: Avoiding entire food groups, like carbs, is difficult to maintain and can lead to bingeing once the diet ends.
Gut Health: The lack of fiber in keto can negatively impact digestion and gut health.
Bottom Line: Keto may work short-term but often harms hormonal health and isn’t sustainable for most women.
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Fasting focuses on restricting eating to specific windows:
Raises Cortisol: Prolonged fasting can stress the body and raise cortisol levels, leading to fat storage in menopausal women.
Not Individualised: Fasting doesn’t address unique nutrient needs or support a sustainable lifestyle.
Leads to Overeating: Many women overeat during eating windows, negating the calorie deficit.
Bottom Line: Fasting is a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t address the complexities of a woman’s body post-40.
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Juicing is often seen as a “detox” or quick fix:
Lack of Protein and Fiber: Juices are high in sugar and low in essential nutrients like protein and fiber, leading to energy crashes and hunger.
Short-Term Results: Weight loss from juicing is mostly water weight and muscle loss, not sustainable fat loss.
Unsustainable: You can’t juice forever—it’s impractical and leaves you craving real food.
Bottom Line: Juicing is not a sustainable or balanced approach to health or weight loss.
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Extreme calorie restriction is unfortunately common:
Damages Metabolism: Severe calorie cuts slow your metabolism and make it harder to lose weight long-term.
Muscle Loss: Without proper nutrition, your body burns muscle instead of fat, leaving you weaker and with a slower metabolism.
Rebound Weight Gain: Starvation leads to bingeing, creating a yo-yo cycle that’s hard to break.
Bottom Line: Starving yourself is not only ineffective but also harmful to your body and health.
Many conventional diet and exercise programmes fail to deliver sustainable results, particularly for women over 40, because they rely on generic solutions and overlook the unique needs of this stage of life. These one-size-fits-all approaches often neglect the physiological changes and lifestyle demands that come with ageing, making them ineffective or even counterproductive.
Why Generic Approaches Fall Short
Lack of Personalisation:
Standardised programmes don’t take into account the hormonal fluctuations, metabolic shifts, and specific nutritional needs that women face during menopause and beyond. This oversight can leave you feeling frustrated when the same strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s no longer produce results.
Unsustainable Practices:
Many diets promote restrictive eating patterns or excessive exercise routines that are impossible to maintain long-term. This often leads to cycles of weight loss and regain, leaving your metabolism and confidence in worse shape.
Inadequate Support:
Without tailored guidance and accountability, it’s easy to fall off track when life gets busy, stressful, or unpredictable.
The Importance of Personalisation
At Shane Smith Fit, we specialise in women’s health post-40. We understand that this stage of life requires a completely different approach one that works with your body, not against it. Here’s how we provide the personalised care and expertise you need:
Tailored Nutrition Plans:
We don’t believe in blanket advice or calorie-cutting fads. Instead, we create a nutrition strategy that supports your unique hormonal balance, metabolism, and lifestyle. We teach you how to nourish your body intuitively, so you feel energised and satisfied while working towards your goals.
Customised Exercise Programmes:
We design fitness routines specifically for women over 40, focusing on strength, recovery, and sustainability. Whether you can commit to 2–3 workouts a week or prefer more frequent sessions, we ensure your plan is effective and enjoyable.
Ongoing Education and Support:
Our approach goes beyond just telling you what to do. We empower you with the knowledge to understand your body and develop habits that last a lifetime. With daily communication and one-on-one coaching, we’re here to guide you through obstacles, celebrate your wins, and keep you on track.
Why It Works
Unlike generic programmes, we take the time to understand your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re struggling with menopausal weight gain, energy dips, or finding a routine that fits into your busy life, our personalised approach ensures you’re not just following a plan—you’re building a lifestyle.
When you work with us, you’ll finally feel heard, supported, and equipped to achieve long-term results that you can maintain intuitively. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about creating a sustainable, balanced approach to your health and fitness—tailored specifically for you.
