Uplift with Chantal & Mario

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Want help resetting your energy systems? Let’s talk.
07/28/2025

Want help resetting your energy systems? Let’s talk.

Fatigue after 50 isn’t just “getting older” — it’s often a sign that your body doesn’t have the muscle it needs to suppo...
07/25/2025

Fatigue after 50 isn’t just “getting older” — it’s often a sign that your body doesn’t have the muscle it needs to support your daily energy demands.

Muscle isn’t just for strength or aesthetics. It drives your metabolism, stabilizes your blood sugar, protects your joints, and keeps you moving with ease.

The fix isn’t endless cardio or another round of dieting — it’s building and maintaining muscle through intentional strength training and fueling your body properly.

You don’t need to push harder. You need to train smarter.

💬 Comment STRONG if you’re ready for simple ways to start building the energy (and body) you deserve.

đŸ’ȘđŸ» Let’s see if my coaching style aligns with your goals.

Let’s talk about FOOD — and our relationship with food after 50.From the time we were little, food was a reward for bein...
07/24/2025

Let’s talk about FOOD — and our relationship with food after 50.

From the time we were little, food was a reward for being good, a comfort when we were sad, a way to celebrate, and even how love was shown. Those patterns run deep — so deep that fast food cravings and marketing still pull us in, keeping us stuck in habits we want to break.

And then, we learned the opposite extreme: restrictive dieting. Cut out everything, deny yourself, “be good.” But that cycle of deprivation doesn’t lead to freedom. It leads to yo-yo dieting, frustration, and burnout.

Here’s the truth: food isn’t the enemy — our mindset around food needs to evolve.

When we approach eating with balanced nutrition, small habit changes, and give ourselves grace instead of guilt, everything shifts. It’s not about punishment. It’s about healthy habits that last, mindful eating, and celebrating small victories that build momentum.

This is where lasting weight loss and true food freedom begin. And it feels really, really good.

So, what’s your F*** word story? Drop it in the comments — or DM me the word FUTURE and let’s chat about creating one that works for you.

📈 Almost 15% of Canadian adults are living with metabolic syndrome — a cluster of risks like high blood pressure, belly ...
07/23/2025

📈 Almost 15% of Canadian adults are living with metabolic syndrome — a cluster of risks like high blood pressure, belly fat, and blood sugar changes.

âšĄïžIf you’re in midlife and feeling stuck with weight gain, low energy, or shifting hormones, it may be your body asking for a new approach. That’s 1 in 7—and it doubles your risk of diabetes and heart disease.

đŸ”„The good news? With the right strategies for metabolic health, you can reclaim your energy, protect your heart, and age powerfully.

Comment ‘METABOLIC’ to discover three simple ways to reverse it.

You wore hunger like a badge.Skipped meals.Crushed cravings.Felt powerful walking past the fridge.You called it “control...
07/19/2025

You wore hunger like a badge.
Skipped meals.
Crushed cravings.
Felt powerful walking past the fridge.

You called it “control.”
But your body called it survival mode.

No one told you:
❌ Skipping meals crashes your metabolism
❌ Starving leads to muscle loss
❌ Constant restriction keeps you inflamed, bloated, and exhausted
❌ Your hormones can’t function without fuel

Back then, you thought less food meant more results.
Now I know better: more fuel = more strength, energy, and long-term fat loss.

I didn’t fail the diets — they failed me.
What I needed wasn’t more willpower.
What I needed was to stop fighting my biology and start feeding it.

And today?
I eat more, move smarter, and finally feel stronger than ever — in my 50s.

If you’re done punishing your body and ready to rebuild it the right way — drop the word FUTURE in the comments or DM me and let’s chat to see if my coaching aligns with your goals.
(And follow me so I can reach back — IG rules 😉)





Let’s clear something up — I love walking.It’s incredible for your mood, your joints, and your heart.But if you’re in yo...
07/18/2025

Let’s clear something up — I love walking.
It’s incredible for your mood, your joints, and your heart.

But if you’re in your 50s or beyond and relying on walking alone to manage weight, boost energy, or feel strong again


👉 You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re just missing the missing piece.

Because here’s the truth no one told you:

đŸ”č Menopause accelerates muscle loss.
đŸ”č Muscle is your metabolism’s best friend.
đŸ”č And walking doesn’t build it.

If you’re not lifting, pushing, pulling, or challenging your muscles 2–4x/week, you’re losing them — along with your ability to burn fat, stay mobile, and age powerfully.

This doesn’t mean training like an athlete.
It means moving like a woman who wants to stay strong, mobile, and sharp for the next 30+ years.

âšĄïž Less cardio. More muscle. Better results.

💬 Comment STRONG and I’ll send you a quick-start guide to building strength (without hours in the gym).

Or DM me and let’s chat to see if my coaching style aligns with your goals.

If you’re a midlife woman doing daily cardio to lose weight—but feeling puffy, bloated, tired, and stuck—listen up.Here’...
07/17/2025

If you’re a midlife woman doing daily cardio to lose weight—but feeling puffy, bloated, tired, and stuck—listen up.

Here’s what’s really happening:

Chronic cardio (think long, intense, daily sessions) keeps your cortisol high.
And when cortisol stays elevated?
👉 Your body holds onto belly fat
👉 Breaks down muscle (which slows your metabolism)
👉 Messes with your sleep and energy
👉 And leaves you feeling depleted

You might be working harder than ever

but feeling worse.

The fix isn’t to stop moving—movement is medicine.
But it’s time to shift how you move.

Here’s what actually supports fat loss, strength, and energy after 50:
✅ Short strength sessions 3–4x a week
✅ Daily walks (low cortisol, high benefit)
✅ Mobility or restorative movement
✅ A bit of strategic cardio (but not every day)

You don’t need more intensity.
You need more strategy.

Comment the word FUTURE if you want to chat about what kind of movement will actually serve your body now.
Let’s see if my coaching aligns with your goals.

Let that land for a moment.Because the truth is
Many women over 50 are still punishing themselves for the past.đŸ”č For the...
07/15/2025

Let that land for a moment.

Because the truth is

Many women over 50 are still punishing themselves for the past.
đŸ”č For the diets that didn’t work
đŸ”č For the times they stopped and started again
đŸ”č For “letting things go” while raising families or building careers

But what if you stopped seeing the past as your failure and started seeing it as your teacher?

What if the extra weight, the fatigue, the stiffness in your joints
 were simply signals showing you that it’s time to start doing things differently?

✹ The present is your gift.
You’re here. Right now.
Your body is still asking you to care.
Your future self is counting on you.

And no—you don’t need to go back to being your 30-year-old self.
You need to become the strongest, most energized version of who you are today.

That’s exactly what I help my clients do in the 6-Week Uplift Challenge.

Together, we uncover what your body actually needs at this stage of life:
✅ Strategic fasting that works with your hormones
✅ Food that fuels strength—not just weight loss
✅ Short, powerful workouts that build muscle and boost metabolism
✅ Mindset tools to finally stop sabotaging your progress

Because the future isn’t a dream.
It’s on the way.
And it’s yours to shape.

👉 Curious? Send me a DM and let’s chat to see if my coaching aligns with your goals.
Or simply drop the word “future” in my inbox—I’ll take it from there. (Make sure you follow me on IG so I can reply to your messages.)

The most consistent, vibrant women over 50 aren’t “disciplined” in the way diet culture taught us. They build routines t...
07/12/2025

The most consistent, vibrant women over 50 aren’t “disciplined” in the way diet culture taught us. They build routines they enjoy and want to stick to.

DM me “ROUTINE” and I’ll send you my top 3 consistency secrets.

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