After years of focusing on weight loss and chasing a smaller number on the scale, Estelle discovered that training for strength—not skinny—changed everything. Today, she shares the exact habits, workouts, nutrition strategies, and peptide insights that helped her build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient body.
We discuss why so many women are afraid of strength training, the truth about peptides, why protein is often the missing piece in modern diets, how to improve long-term health, and the importance of questioning the health advice we're given.
If you've ever felt frustrated with dieting, struggled to maintain results, or wondered whether strength training and peptides are right for you, this episode is packed with practical insights.
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In this episode, we discuss:
âś… Why Estelle stopped training for weight loss and started training for strength
âś… How strength training transformed her physique
âś… Why women shouldn't fear lifting weights
âś… The truth about peptides and how they actually work
âś… Common mistakes people make with GLP-1 medications
âś… The importance of protein for body composition and health
âś… How to improve recovery and performance
âś… Building sustainable nutrition habits
âś… Why curiosity is essential for better health
âś… How to think critically about health products and marketing
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⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Why Estelle started sharing her health journey online
05:43 – Building an authentic health platform
12:39 – The mindset shift from skinny to strong
16:59 – How Estelle structures her workouts
20:23 – What HYROX training is really like
24:57 – Recovering from injuries and peptide therapy
25:23 – Peptides explained
28:54 – The truth about GLP-1 medications
30:50 – Why protein matters more than most people realize
35:06 – Understanding food cravings
39:28 – Mental health, aging, and longevity
43:19 – The biggest health changes people should make today
48:15 – Where to find Estelle
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