For Health & Happiness

IFBB Pro Hafid James

Welcome! With my experiences from a Professional Bodybuilder to a Health Coach, I want to offer my thoughts on health and fitness and how the two truly work together. Join me as I offer training tips, talk food myths, my weekly Women's Wellness Q&A, and so much more. I truly hope it is insightful and you can get something out of it to help you make happy and healthy! Be Happy. Be Healthy. 

Episodes

  1. Older & Stronger: Why Women Need Muscle & Mobility As They Age

    Jun 5

    Older & Stronger: Why Women Need Muscle & Mobility As They Age

    In this episode of For Health & Happiness, I sit down with Kim to discuss her health and fitness journey, the importance of strength training and mobility for women over 50, and why building muscle becomes even more important as we age. We talk about: • Strength training for women over 50 • Mobility and healthy aging • Building muscle after 50 • Improving quality of life through exercise • Confidence, consistency, and motivation • Starting your fitness journey later in life • Gym workouts and movement for longevity Kim shares how prioritizing her health helped her move better, feel stronger, gain confidence, and improve her overall well-being. This conversation is for anyone who feels like it may be too late to start exercising, improve mobility, or take control of their health. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve energy, reduce stiffness, or simply age better, this episode is a reminder that small consistent steps can create life-changing results. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs encouragement to start prioritizing their health, strength, and mobility. Don’t forget to follow the podcast for more conversations about fitness, longevity, nutrition, and healthy aging. 🎥 Watch the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AbD-Xy2qAWQ If you learn something new give us that 5 star review and send it to someone you think you can help. Not only will you be helping yourself and a friend but you'll also be helping the page grow! Come join Women Wellness Q&A live every Wednesday 12:30pm (Bermuda time)! Support the show Please follow me on my other social media platforms to see more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbprohtj/ YouTube Work Page: https://www.youtube.com/@ifbbprohtj YouTube Movie Review Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HafidTJames - This information is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. You should also consult your clinicians before making any changes to your medical conditions.

    28 min
  2. May 23

    Eating Less But Not Losing Fat? Here’s Why

    Fat loss, hormone health, tricep training, calorie deficit mistakes, and women’s fitness — in this episode of For Health and Happiness, IFBB Pro HTJ answers some of the most common fitness and nutrition questions people struggle with during their health and fitness journey. We break down why you may not be losing weight even while eating less, how stress hormones and insulin resistance affect fat loss, whether women should train during their menstrual cycle, and how to properly train your triceps for better muscle activation and arm growth. We also discuss cardio without losing muscle, workout recovery, hypertrophy training, hormonal health, gym mistakes, muscle building, calorie tracking, and sustainable fitness habits. If you're trying to build muscle, lose fat, improve your workouts, understand nutrition better, or stay consistent on your fitness journey, this episode is packed with practical advice and science-backed fitness tips to help you train smarter and feel better. Topics Covered: • Why you’re not losing fat in a calorie deficit • Best tricep exercises for lateral and long head growth • Women’s training during their cycle • Hormones and weight loss • Cardio without muscle loss • Stress, cortisol, insulin, and fat storage • Hypertrophy training tips • Leg extension myths and quad growth Watch more fitness content and subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@ifbbprohtj If you learn something new give us that 5 star review and send it to someone you think you can help. Not only will you be helping yourself and a friend but you'll also be helping the page grow! Come join Women Wellness Q&A live every Wednesday 12:30pm (Bermuda time)! Support the show Please follow me on my other social media platforms to see more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbprohtj/ YouTube Work Page: https://www.youtube.com/@ifbbprohtj YouTube Movie Review Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HafidTJames - This information is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. You should also consult your clinicians before making any changes to your medical conditions.

    33 min

About

Welcome! With my experiences from a Professional Bodybuilder to a Health Coach, I want to offer my thoughts on health and fitness and how the two truly work together. Join me as I offer training tips, talk food myths, my weekly Women's Wellness Q&A, and so much more. I truly hope it is insightful and you can get something out of it to help you make happy and healthy! Be Happy. Be Healthy.