Ever feel like everyone else drops weight with a snap while you grind for every centimetre? This week on the podcast, I dig into the real reasons midlife weight loss can look easier for other women and map out a kinder, smarter path that actually works for a changing body. As hormones shift through perimenopause and menopause, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass and stress responses change the rules, so two women doing the same things can see wildly different results. We break down what’s really happening—rising cortisol, low-grade inflammation, gut imbalances—and how each one can quietly stall progress even when you’re eating well and moving often.

We talk through the leverage points you can control. Strength training becomes non-negotiable for preserving muscle and lifting your basal metabolic rate. Protein timing and fibre-rich whole foods help stabilise blood sugar and appetite. Practical stress strategies—breathwork, short walks, sleep boundaries—dampen cortisol’s impact. We also spotlight gut health: regularity, the estrobolome’s role in oestrogen metabolism, and why chronic constipation or diarrhoea is a signal to act, not a quirk to ignore. Small, consistent shifts across these areas compound into energy, better sleep and a body that feels like yours again.

Finally, we explain why personalised support beats willpower. Coaching provides clarity, accountability and course correction that rigid, one-size-fits-all plans lack—especially after 40. If comparison has you stuck, try my simple journaling prompts to spot your most important next step and replace self-criticism with curiosity. Ready to trade comparison for a plan that fits your life? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more women find evidence-based support.

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