If you feel like your body has changed overnight and no matter what you do, the belly fat just won't budge, you are not alone.
In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reasons why fat storage shifts during and after menopause, why your old strategies aren’t working anymore, and, most importantly, what you can do about it.

We’ll talk about:

• The hormonal changes that make fat more “sticky” in your 40s and 50s
• Why traditional weight loss plans (even those ‘for women over 40’) often backfire
• The key systems and root causes I assess with my clients to get results
• What it actually looks like to work with your body—not against it—for lasting fat loss

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If you’re tired of guessing and want a step-by-step framework to start shifting stubborn weight without dieting or overexercising, join my Metabolism Reset 5-Day Challenge.

It’s designed to help you:
✅ Reignite your metabolism
✅ Understand your hormonal blockers
✅ Start seeing results without relying on willpower

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💬 Want personalised support?

If you’re ready for expert guidance, functional testing, and a tailored plan built around your body, not a generic programme, book a free discovery call to learn more about The Nourish Method.

On the call, we’ll explore:

• What’s actually going on for you beneath the surface
• Why your current efforts aren’t working
• Whether one of my programmes is the right next step for you

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🔗 Links & Resources:

• Read more about The Nourish Method here
• Follow me on Instagram for daily tips and real talk → https://www.instagram.com/louisedigbynutrition/
• Got a question or want to share your story? DM me—I’d love to hear from you.

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In this powerful client interview, I'm joined by Bernardett, one of the incredible women in the Nourish Method programme, who has released 16kg without counting a single calorie, cutting carbs, or stressing over workouts.

Instead, she focused on healing her metabolism, balancing her hormones, and rebuilding trust with her body. In this raw and inspiring chat, she shares how her physical and emotional health have transforme, and what it really took to get there.

⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Bernardett
A warm welcome and a quick introduction to her journey before the Nourish Method.

03:12 – “I was doing all the right things… but nothing was changing”
Bernardett opens up about her life before the programme—low energy, weight gain, and emotional eating patterns.

08:45 – Rebuilding trust with her body
What changed when she stopped dieting and started nourishing her metabolism.

13:30 – The emotional shifts that came with physical change
From people-pleasing and low confidence to setting boundaries and feeling free.

17:58 – What she’s doing differently now
Her day-to-day habits, meals, and mindset—plus how she’s maintaining momentum.

22:44 – What surprised her most
Spoiler: It wasn’t just the weight loss—it was how much better she felt overall.

27:05 – Words of wisdom for anyone feeling stuck
Bernardett shares her honest advice to women over 40 who feel like nothing is working.

31:00 – Final reflections
We wrap up with a celebration of how far she’s come—and what’s possible when you finally listen to your body.

✨ Links & Resources:
💻 The Nourish Method Programme – Learn more about the approach Bernardett used to reclaim her health: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/nourish-information

Register For My Upcoming Webinar: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/meno-belly

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Louise sits down with a former bariatric nurse and weight loss specialist who thought she knew everything about metabolism, fat loss, and health, until her own body started fighting back.

Despite years of experience helping others lose weight, she found herself stuck, exhausted, and bloated. Her GP told her everything was “normal.” But her symptoms said otherwise. That’s when she discovered The Nourish Method, and the functional testing that would change everything.

👉 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The shocking gap between NHS blood tests and functional testing
• How “normal” results were hiding deep imbalances that were blocking her fat loss
• What happened when she started working with a nutritionist and got real support
• The surprising link between her gallbladder removal and stubborn weight
• Why she now believes this kind of testing should be the starting point for any woman struggling with her health
• Her honest take on the cost, commitment, and why it’s been worth every penny
• This is a raw, real, and inspiring conversation about what happens when someone in the system wakes up to what’s missing—and takes control of her own body.

🔗 Mentioned in the episode:

The Nourish Method – Our signature 6-month programme

If you’ve ever been told “your tests are fine” but still don’t feel fine, this episode is for you.

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