The Secret to Making the FASTer Way Work in Midlife? Trust Your Body...

This morning, I chose leg day over HIIT (what was on the plan)...

Now, if you're familiar with the FASTer Way, you know Mondays are typically reserved for high-intensity interval training. But today, my body was clearly asking for something different. My cortisol felt elevated, and I knew that pushing through a HIIT workout wasn’t going to serve me.

So I listened.

I pivoted.

And that, right there, is what this journey is truly about—learning to listen to your body instead of blindly following a plan.

The FASTer Way Is a Template—Your Intuition Is the Guide

I adore the FASTer Way to Fat Loss method. It has changed so much for me—my relationship with food, my energy levels, my strength, and most importantly, my self-awareness.

But I don’t treat it like a rigid rulebook.

I treat it like a powerful framework—a wellness template that removes the guesswork and helps you learn what works for your body.

I coach my clients the same way as you progress. Yes, we follow the FASTer Way pillars (in the first 6 weeks as close to plan as possible), but then I guide you in personalizing it to your energy, your lifestyle, and your intuition. Because your body is not static. Your hormones shift, your needs shift, your seasons shift. And your plan should shift with it.

What Are the Pillars of the FASTer Way?

There are five main pillars that make this method so effective. And when you learn how to listen to your body within this structure, you unlock something powerful.

1. Macro Tracking: Awareness Over Perfection

Macros are a game changer for me. Once I understood how protein, carbs, and fat each played a role in my midlife body, everything clicked. I packed away my containers and started focusing on macros and specifically protein. Tracking helped me become aware of what I was actually eating—and how it was impacting my strength, energy, and cravings.

The FASTer Way app makes this super simple, and it’s one of the biggest reasons I’ve stayed consistent since March. I love the app!!

But again—it’s not about obsessing. It’s about learning. This awareness lets you make empowered choices and fine-tune what’s best for your body.

2. Carb Cycling: Fueling Smarter, Not Harder

Another pillar is carb cycling, which means rotating your carbohydrate intake throughout the week. On Mondays and Tuesdays, we go low-carb and high-fat, allowing the body to tap into fat for fuel. The rest of the week, we fuel with healthy carbs to support strength and recovery.

Truth? I resisted carb cycling at first. My ego said, “Here we go again—another trend.” But once I tried it, I noticed real results. Not just physically, but mentally too. I felt more clear, grounded, and in control.

Right now, I’m loving turkey bacon, coconut yogurt with almond butter and raspberries for breakfast on Mondays and Tuesdays and I look froward to it because it feels like a treat—it’s high-fat, high-vibe, and nourishing. That’s the goal: Whole foods that nourish you and feel delicious.

3. Whole Foods Nutrition: Your Body Craves Real Food

Over the last few months, I’ve become more and more committed to eating meals that feel like both fuel and joy.

That’s what whole foods nutrition is all about. No chemical laden bars or shakes—just real, vibrant food that supports your hormones, metabolism, digestion, and energy. Yes you can find bars and shakes that are whole foods based btw.

While the FASTer Way encourages gluten- and dairy-free eating during the 6-week round (because both can be inflammatory), I help clients personalize that after first actually testing it out. For example, I’ve learned I feel significantly better without gluten. I also notice Greek yogurt doesn’t sit well with me, even though I used to love it. That’s the kind of nuance and self-trust I help my clients cultivate.

4. Strategic Workouts: Strength Meets Intuition

Our workouts are strategically aligned with our macro cycle. On low-carb days (Monday + Tuesday), we do low-impact workouts like HIIT or lighter movement. On regular macro days (Wednesday through Sunday), we lean into strength training and rest days.

Today, I did a leg workout instead of HIIT—not because I was being lazy, but because I was listening to what my body actually needed. It was still intense. It still challenged me. But it didn’t push me into burnout. That’s the difference.

It’s not about rigidly sticking to a schedule. It’s about tuning in and making aligned choices as you get to know your body, become massively self aware and more intuitive through your fitness and nutrition.

5. Intermittent Fasting: Rest + Reset

And then there’s intermittent fasting—something I completely dismissed until I experienced the benefits myself.

As a Human Design Projector, rest is essential for my energy. Fasting gives my digestion time to reset and my body space to repair. It’s not about restriction—it’s about rhythm.

Some days I fast for 14 hours. Some days it’s 12. Some days 16. I flow with my life, my energy, my needs. And that’s what I help my clients learn too.

PS: I bring in energy to the mix when you work with me because energy is everything!! I tie in Human Design for this.

The Missing Piece Most Women Overlook

The real secret to making all of this work?

🌀 Intuition.

🌀 Self-awareness.

🌀 Honoring your body as it evolves.

🌀Emotional intelligence

🌀Tuning in to your mind, body and soul

So many women fall off because they treat wellness like a rigid plan. But true transformation comes when you shift your mindset. When you learn to trust your body. When you see this process as a journey—not a quick fix.

That’s what I’ve done. I’ve tweaked, tested, and kept showing up. I’ve used the FASTer Way not just to change my body—but to deepen my self-trust.

And now? That’s what I get to help other women do too!

How I Support You Inside My 6-Week StrongHER Activation

If you're nodding along and feeling that little nudge, here’s how my 6-week activation works:

✨ You get the full FASTer Way framework, education and app

✨ Daily coaching emails from me (because you’re not doing this alone)

✨ 2x weekly private check-ins so we can tailor everything to you

✨ A private group chat for connection and support (if that’s your vibe)

✨ Access to the larger FASTer Way community for big-picture energy

Whether you’re brand new to fitness or you’ve been in the game a while, this program meets you where you are—and helps you become the woman who knows what her body needs and trusts herself enough to follow through.

Final Thought: You Are the Blueprint

You don’t need to copy anyone else.

You don’t need another trendy plan or crash diet.

What you need is a guide to help you remember how powerful you are when you’re aligned with your body’s wisdom.

You are your own guru.

You are the blueprint.

You get to create the lifestyle that works for you.

And I’d love to walk beside you as you do that.

If you’re ready to tune in, trust your body, and finally create sustainable wellness that feels like freedom—reach out. I’ve got a spot saved for you.

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If you already know you're ready to go, join my next StrongHER Activation (where I've partnered with the FASTer Way) here!

Smiles,

Kelly