The Truth About Popular Diets and Why They Don’t Work for Women Over 40

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

For women over 40, finding a path to lasting wellness isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.

There’s so much advice out there—whether it’s cutting carbs, trying detoxes, or logging hours of cardio—that it can feel overwhelming to figure out what actually works.

In this episode of The Thriving Metabolism, I’ll break down the biggest myths around weight loss and share why popular methods often don’t deliver the results they promise. We’ll explore how changes in hormones, emotional eating, and a slower metabolism can affect your goals, and most importantly, what you can do instead to find a balanced, realistic approach that truly supports your body.

You’ll also get a preview of my upcoming eBook, Reignite Your Metabolism, and hear some actionable tips you can start using today.

Let’s dive in and discover how to build habits that help you feel great—inside and out.

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Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

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00:00 - Episode start

02:09 - Why fad diets seem appealing but don’t last

02:35 - The problem with cutting carbs completely on keto

03:39 - Why extreme calorie cuts backfire as we age

05:16 - Hidden harms of detoxes and cleanses

07:09 - Risks of overexercising, especially after 40

08:24 - How ageing impacts metabolism

09:28 - Why muscle loss affects weight loss methods

10:15 - The harmful combination of calorie restriction and stress

11:20 - The impact of emotional eating on weight loss

13:41 - How emotions shape our relationship with food

14:14 - Breaking free from emotional eating habits

16:31 - A sustainable way to boost your metabolism naturally

18:01 - Aligning with your body’s rhythms for lasting weight loss

18:38 - Three steps for a natural metabolism boost

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