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Corinne Olsen Coaching

Helping women 50+ feel strong & confident in their bodies again (without deprivation or spending hours at the gym)!

Hi, I'm Corinne Olsen, founder of Beyond Strong. My mission is to help women 50+ feel strong and confident in their bodies again so they can live an active, healthy life as they age!

07/30/2026

Eating clean.
Exercising regularly.
Trying to make healthy choices.

And yet the scale won't budge.

If that's you, I want you to know you're not crazy—and you're definitely not alone.

What I often see is that women are focusing on the right things, but one or two pieces of the puzzle are missing.

Maybe portions have slowly crept up and those healthy foods are adding more calories than you realize.

Maybe you've ditched the weights and are relying mostly on cardio, making it harder to maintain the muscle that keeps your metabolism working for you.

Or maybe you're simply not drinking enough water, which can affect everything from energy and digestion to hunger and cravings.

The good news?

None of these things require a complete overhaul.

Sometimes it's not about trying harder.

It's about taking an honest look at what's actually happening and making a few small adjustments.

Because progress rarely comes from doing everything perfectly.

It usually comes from identifying the one thing that's holding you back and fixing it.

And that's often much simpler than we think. 💛

07/29/2026

One of the things I love most about strength training has nothing to do with how I look.

It's moments like this.

Getting out on my paddleboard, going for hikes, trying new things, and knowing my body is capable of keeping up.

I hear so many women say,
"I guess this is just what getting older feels like."

And I don't believe that has to be our story.

Yes, our bodies change.

We need to train differently, recover differently, and fuel ourselves differently than we did in our 30s.

But growing older doesn't automatically mean becoming weak, tired, or giving up the things we love.

A few years ago, I wasn't feeling like myself either. I had less energy, was frustrated with the changes happening in my body, and had to rethink what I was doing.

The biggest shift?

I stopped chasing skinny and started building strength.

Little by little, I felt stronger.
More energized.
More confident.

Not overnight...but consistently.

That's why I'm so passionate about helping women build muscle.

Not because I want you to spend hours in the gym.

Because I want you to be able to paddleboard, hike, travel, play with your grandkids, garden, carry your groceries, and say yes to the things you love for years to come.

If you've been wanting to start strength training but aren't sure where to begin, I'd love to invite you to try one of my Virtual Workouts.

Just comment CLASS or send me a message, and I'll send you the details. 💛

07/27/2026

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https://pages.corinneolsen.co/free-mealplan

07/23/2026

I knew something had to change when I stopped recognizing my own body.

This was me in my 40s.

The weight had slowly crept on over the years, and no matter what I tried, what had always worked before...just wasn't working anymore.

Maybe you've felt that way too.

As a personal trainer, it was incredibly frustrating. I remember trying on outfit after outfit before leaving the house because nothing felt comfortable anymore. I started wondering if this was just part of getting older.

Thankfully, it wasn't.

What I didn't understand then was that my body had changed, and it needed a different approach.

The answer wasn't eating less or exercising harder.

It was learning how to support my body differently.

I started focusing on building muscle instead of just burning calories.

I made protein a priority.

I stopped chasing quick fixes and got back to the basics.

Little by little, my body responded.

Not overnight.

But consistently.

Today, at 55, I feel stronger, healthier, and have more energy than I did a decade ago.

That's exactly why I'm so passionate about helping women through this stage of life. I know how discouraging it can feel when your body changes and nothing seems to work anymore.

The good news?

It doesn't have to stay that way.

I put together a free guide called Midlife Metabolism Reset for Women 50+ that shares the simple shifts that made the biggest difference for me.

If you'd like a copy, click the link below, and I'll send it your way. 💛
https://pages.corinneolsen.co/midlife-metabolism-reset

07/21/2026

Want to know why I still work out on the days I don't feel like it?
Because I have those days too.

Days when I'm tired.

Busy.

Distracted.

Not motivated.

I don't wake up every morning excited to exercise.

The difference is, I've stopped waiting until I feel motivated.

I've learned that the workout isn't really about burning calories or checking a box.

It's about keeping the promise I made to myself.

Every time I show up, I'm building trust in myself.

And that carries into every part of my life.

I have more energy.

More patience.

More confidence.

I show up better for my family, my clients, and the people I care about.

That's why I keep going.

Not because I'm perfect.

Because I know the version of me that takes care of herself is happier, healthier, and more present than the version that doesn't.

Work on yourself, for yourself.

Not because someone else expects it.

Because you deserve to feel your best.

07/20/2026

If I could only give you three pieces of advice to help you lose weight after 50...this would be it.

Not the latest supplement.

Not detoxes.

Not cutting out carbs.

Just three simple habits that work.

✔ Eat enough protein.

✔ Move your body every day.

✔ Drink more water than you think you need.

That's it.

Would adding strength training, better sleep, and paying attention to portions help too?

Absolutely.

But I've learned over the years that most women don't need more information.

They need to stop trying to change everything at once.

Start with the basics.

Build confidence.

Then keep adding to those habits over time.

It doesn't have to feel overwhelming to work.

Small habits, repeated consistently, really do change your health.

One step at a time. 💛

07/16/2026

If you'd told me 10 years ago that lifting weights would change my body more than hours of cardio...I wouldn't have believed you.

For years, I thought the answer was to exercise more and eat less.

Sound familiar?

Then menopause hit, my body changed, and suddenly what had always worked...didn't.

That's when I stopped chasing calories burned and started focusing on building muscle.

I began strength training 3 times a week, following a structured plan that challenged me a little more over time.

Not every day.

Not for hours.

Just consistently.

Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I made for my health.

Not just because I lost the weight.

Because I feel stronger.

I have more energy.

My joints feel better.

And I know I'm doing something that will help protect my bones, my muscles, and my independence as I get older.

That's why I teach strength training to women over 50.

Not because I want you to spend your life in the gym.

Because I want you to build a body that lets you keep doing the things you love for years to come.

If you've been thinking about giving strength training a try, I'd love to invite you to one of my Virtual Workouts.

Just comment 💪 or send me a message, and I'll send you the details.

07/14/2026

Confession...even health coaches have days like this. 🙋‍♀️

This morning I skipped breakfast without even meaning to...

I had my coffee, got busy working, skipped breakfast, worked right through lunch, and by 3 o'clock I was standing in the kitchen wondering why I suddenly wanted to eat everything in sight. 😅

Sound familiar?

The difference is, instead of thinking, "Well, I've blown it now," I knew exactly what my body needed.

I had a protein-rich snack, planned a balanced dinner, and carried on with my day.

No guilt.
No "I'll start again tomorrow."
No eating everything because I'd already gone off track.

One meal doesn't make or break your progress.

Neither does one busy day.

It's what you do next that matters.

That's exactly why I created my Midlife Metabolism Reset Guide. It walks you through the simple habits that help support your energy, appetite, and metabolism, without restrictive diets or complicated rules.

If you'd like a copy, click the link below, and I'll send it your way. 💛
https://pages.corinneolsen.co/midlife-metabolism-reset

07/09/2026

Heart disease is still the #1 killer of women.

Not breast cancer.
Not osteoporosis.

Heart disease.

And while we can't control everything, we can control some things—like what ends up on our plate most days.

The foods you eat don't just affect your weight.

They affect inflammation, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and overall heart health.

That's one reason I encourage women to include more foods like:

❤️ Salmon
❤️ Leafy greens
❤️ Berries
❤️ Avocado
❤️ Walnuts
❤️ Dark chocolate

These foods are packed with nutrients, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and compounds that support both heart health and healthy aging.

Most women don't wake up one day with heart disease.

It's the result of thousands of small choices made over years and decades.

The good news? The same is true in the other direction.

Every walk.
Every strength workout.
Every meal built around whole foods.

It all counts.

And those little choices have a way of adding up.

07/08/2026

😃Yep, not gonna lie, sometimes the advice I give can be a little controversial…

👉But the one thing I tell my clients that gets me the most raised eyebrows is when I say… "You need to eat MORE, not less, to lose weight after 50."

Not more chips, and convenient processed snacks that keep your blood sugar crashing and cravings high, but MORE real, whole, high-protein, high-fiber foods.

And it’s crazy, but when my clients start to build their meals this way, it looks like a LOT of food! And it is, compared to how many of them were eating before.

👉People lose their minds because that's the exact opposite of what they've been taught their whole lives.

A piece of toast and coffee for breakfast, a small salad for lunch…a way of eating that is not sustainable and keeps you stuck starting over and over again.

A piece of toast and coffee for breakfast, a small salad for lunch…a way of eating that is not sustainable and keeps you stuck, starting over and over again.

Your body is holding onto every calorie because it thinks you're in starvation mode, in between periods of eating where anything goes!

👉My client Jackie is 60 and had "tried so many different diets" but kept gaining weight back plus more.

When we increased her calories to a place where she could be consistent and focused on the right macros, she lost over 40 pounds and now feels "set free" from restrictive dieting.

I've put my most helpful (and very doable) strategies in my FREE Guide: The Midlife Metabolism Reset For Women 50+: 5 Simple Shifts To Lose Weight Without Dieting.

Comment below, and I’ll send you my free guide👇

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Armstrong, BC

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