Why Less is More: Sustainable Weight Loss After 50: A Conversation with Lisa Swanson

In this episode of The Menowave Lounge: Hot Flashes and Cool Conversations, hosts Robin Duke and Janette Blissett sit down with Lisa Swanson, fitness and weight loss expert with over 35 years of experience helping women over 50 achieve sustainable, stress-free weight loss.

From crushing gym intimidation to rethinking metabolism, Lisa brings clarity, compassion, and practical wisdom to a topic so many women struggle with in silence. Her holistic approach — blending aligned nutrition, progressive strength training, and mindset support — is helping postmenopausal women reclaim energy, confidence, and joy in their bodies again.

Spoiler alert: If you’ve been trying to “eat less and move more,” you might be doing too much — and stressing your system into shutdown.

In This Episode, We Cover:

🔥 Why your metabolism is more like a stress barometer than a calorie calculator
🧠 The power of “baby step beliefs” — and how they rewire self-trust and motivation
💪 Why strength training matters more than cardio after 50
🧘‍♀️ The overlooked role of rest, recovery, and emotional stress on weight loss
👟 Walking, yoga, silence, and other gentle ways to reset cortisol
🌿 How to approach weight loss from wisdom, not punishment

Lisa also shares the truth about scale obsession, the myth of "starting over," and how to shift from overwhelm to empowerment with small, sustainable changes.

Ready to reclaim your metabolism and reframe your mindset? You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience.