The Truth About Body Goals: Genetics, Exercise & Realistic Expectations

Diet Notes with Susie Burrell · Apr 19, 2026 · 21m

There’s so much pressure to “bounce back,” slim down, tone up, and somehow juggle it all at once - especially for women in midlife managing careers, kids, ageing parents, and everyone else’s needs before their own. In this honest and eye-opening episode of Diet Notes, we unpack the gap between social media body ideals and real life.We explore:Why comparing yourself to influencers and models can be deeply misleadingThe huge role genetics plays in body shape, waist size, and metabolismWhat it actually takes to achieve a very lean physiqueWhy many women feel like they’re “doing everything right”…