In this episode, I’m walking through 3 signs your hormones are stopping you from losing weight, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

If you feel like you’re doing everything right—eating less, trying to be “good,” staying consistent—and the weight still isn’t moving… this might be why.

Because after 40, weight loss isn’t just about calories anymore. Your body becomes much more sensitive to things like blood sugar, stress, and hormonal shifts—and those signals can either support fat loss… or block it.

These are patterns I see all the time with the women I work with.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common signs your hormones may be interfering with weight loss
• Why hunger, cravings, and belly fat often increase after 40
• What your body is actually responding to (it’s not just what you’re eating)
• Why eating less can sometimes make things worse

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is working anymore, this will help you understand what’s really going on.

If this resonates with you, make sure to follow the show for more content on weight loss after 40, perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic health.

You’re not broken—your body is responding to the signals it’s getting. The key is learning how to work with it, not against it.

To take the free quiz to determine if you're experiencing 1 of 3 weight loss resistance patterns (and what to do about it) please visit my bio.

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Why low carb diets don’t work for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause is something I see all the time with women I work with.

If you're a woman over 40 having a tough time losing weight and you try reducing or cutting carbs in an effort to lose weight, but you're frustrated because it's not working - there's a reason.

Carbs are essential for fat loss especially as a woman in perimenopause and menopause.

Many women over 40 turn to low carb thinking it’s the answer—eat less, cut carbs, be “good”… and the weight should come off. And sometimes it does at first.

But then something shifts.

Energy drops.
Cravings increase.
And the weight—especially around the belly—stops moving.

In this episode, I explain why low carb diets often stop working during perimenopause and menopause, and what’s actually happening in your body.

During this stage of life, our body becomes much more sensitive to things like stress, blood sugar, and hormonal changes. And when carbs are too low, it can actually send signals that make fat loss harder—not easier.

This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s not about eating less.

It’s about understanding how your metabolism is responding.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why low carb diets can appear to work at first
• The impact of cortisol and stress on weight loss after 40
• How blood sugar affects hunger, cravings, and fat storage
• Why restricting carbs can backfire for many women
• What your body actually needs to feel safe enough to lose weight

If you’re struggling with perimenopause weight gain, menopause belly fat, or feeling like nothing works anymore, this will help you understand why—and what to focus on instead.

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Why do I feel hungrier during perimenopause?

Many women notice that during perimenopause their appetite suddenly increases, cravings become stronger, and it feels harder to control hunger.

If you’ve been wondering “why am I always hungry during perimenopause?” or “why do my cravings feel stronger after 40?”, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I explain why hunger increases during perimenopause and what hormonal and metabolic changes may be influencing your appetite.

During this stage of life, fluctuations in estrogen, changes in blood sugar regulation, and increased stress hormones can all affect hunger signals and cravings.

Many women assume that feeling hungrier during perimenopause means they are eating too much or losing willpower.

In reality, hunger during perimenopause is often connected to hormonal changes, metabolism shifts, and blood sugar instability, not simply lack of discipline.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why women feel hungrier during perimenopause
• How hormonal changes affect appetite and cravings
• Why blood sugar balance becomes more important after 40
• Why eating less can sometimes make hunger worse
• What may help stabilize appetite during perimenopause

If you’re struggling with perimenopause hunger, menopause weight gain, or changes in appetite after 40, this video will help you understand what’s happening in your body.

00:00 Why hunger increases during perimenopause
01:40 Hormonal changes affecting appetite
04:00 Blood sugar and cravings after 40
06:10 Why eating less can increase hunger
08:00 Supporting metabolism during perimenopause

If you found this helpful, follow the show for more episodes about perimenopause weight gain, metabolism after 40, and women’s hormonal health.

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