Well Beyond 40

S3E830 - Why You’re Not Losing Weight, Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

Published: January 12, 2026

Duration: 20:21

What are the real reasons why women struggle to lose weight in midlife?


I see this pattern constantly: women doing all the “right” things and still feeling stuck, frustrated, and blamed by their own bodies. In this episode, I break down why the old weight-loss rulebook stops working in midlife and what’s actually driving fat loss after 40. Once you understand how muscle, protein, blood sugar, stress, hormones, and gut health interact, you can stop fighting your metabolism and finally start working with it.


What you’ll learn:


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