You’re eating healthy, moving your body, cutting back on sugar, and maybe even tracking your food yet the belly bloat, puffiness, and extra weight around your middle just won’t budge. Here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or eating “too much.” Your body might actually be protecting you.

In this episode, Kylie shares three hidden reasons women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond hold on to belly fat (even when they’re doing everything “right”) and the exact habits that help your body feel safe enough to let it go naturally.

You’ll learn:

• How you can regulate your body
• How stress hormones like cortisol drive fat storage (and how to reset your levels)
• The gut–belly fat connection and how to calm inflammation
• The surprising role of insulin resistance (even with “normal” labs)
• Small, doable steps that make your body feel safe enough to release weight

Timestamps:
0:00 – Understanding Belly Fat and Its Causes

02:19 – The Role of Stress and Cortisol

03:57 – Dysregulated Cortisol and Its Impact

08:38 – Improving Gut Health

10:37 – Insulin Resistance and Its Prevention

12:33 – Belly Fat as a Signal, Not a Flaw

15:21 – Practical Steps for Improving Belly Fat

Ready to go deeper?

Apply for 1:1 coaching → https://aproaihffa9.typeform.com/to/JkpTBEVm

Meet Kylie

Kylie Ivanir, MS, RD, is a globally recognized dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women worldwide achieve optimal wellness by focusing on gut health, hormone balance, autoimmune healing, fertility, and sustainable weight loss. Kylie’s mission is to replace “quick fixes” with personalized, biology-aligned health strategies that truly work.

Credentials:

• B.S. in Physiological Sciences, UCLA
• M.S. in Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center
• Registered Dietitian, Columbia University

If you’ve been skipping the bread, passing on fruit, loading up on protein, and doing everything “right” to feel lighter, but your body still feels tired, bloated, and stuck, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re having the conversation most women never get to hear, but desperately need. One that explains what’s really happening under the surface when you go low carb (or no carb), why your metabolism might be slowing down instead of speeding up, and how to actually nourish your body back to balance without fear, shame, or obsession.

You’ll also hear real client stories, like Elisa’s, who was stuck in a cycle of “eat less, lose more” that wasn’t working and what happened when we gave her the one thing she was afraid of: carbs.

You’ll Learn:

• Why low-carb diets often feel “good” at first but backfire for many women
• What happens to your thyroid, cortisol, gut microbes, and cravings when you go too low on carbs
• How to test your personal carb tolerance and metabolic flexibility
• What a healthy, hormone-supportive carb actually looks like (hint: fruit is not the enemy)
• How to support your metabolism and digestion without cutting more
• Simple, sustainable shifts you can start this week to feel better in your body

Timestamps:

0:00 Understanding the Struggles with Low-Carb Diets

2:25 Daily Struggles on a Low-Carb Diet

3:21 The Impact of Long-Term Low-Carb Diets

6:23 The Role of Blood Sugar and Metabolic Flexibility

9:23 Testing Carb Tolerance and Long-Term Strategies

11:05 Practical Tips for a Healthier Approach

17:01 Addressing Confusion and Overwhelm

Want personalized support?

Apply for 1:1 coaching → https://aproaihffa9.typeform.com/to/JkpTBEVm

Meet Kylie

Kylie Ivanir, MS, RD, is a globally recognized dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women worldwide achieve optimal wellness by focusing on gut health, hormone balance, autoimmune healing, fertility, and sustainable weight loss. Kylie’s mission is to replace “quick fixes” with personalized, biology-aligned health strategies that truly work.

Credentials:

• B.S. in Physiological Sciences, UCLA
• M.S. in Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center
• Registered Dietitian, Columbia University

Have you been doing all the right things like eating clean, loading up on protein and fiber, and taking the right supplements, but still feel tired, snacky, bloated, and stuck with your weight?

If you’re wondering “What else can I possibly do?” this episode is for you.

Kylie pulls back the curtain on one of the most common client struggles: doing everything "right" and still not seeing results.

In this episode, she shares the top 3 overlooked reasons you may feel sluggish, low-energy, and frustrated with your metabolism, even when your meals are technically “healthy.”

And the best part? After each reason, you’ll get one simple action step to try this week.

You’ll Learn:

• Why eating healthy is not the same as eating enough, and how under-eating can stall fat loss and increase cravings
• How your morning routine (like coffee on an empty stomach) might be setting you up for blood sugar crashes
• The surprising ways your gut microbiome can drive sugar cravings, low energy, and mood swings
• How to shift your mindset from “What should I cut?” to “What does my body need to feel safe and supported?”
• Easy, doable strategies to nourish your body, balance blood sugar, and support your metabolism without more restriction

Timestamps:

00:00 Eating Healthy but Feeling Unwell?

00:58 Reason 1: Not Eating Enough of the Right Nutrients

03:48 Action Step 1: Tracking Meals for Better Insight

05:16 Reason 2: Morning Routine Affects Entire Day

07:33 Action Step 2: Starting the Day Right with Hydration and Protein

08:44 Reason 3: Gut Microbiome Influence on Cravings and Energy

11:11 Action Step 3: Adding Gut-Friendly Foods to Diet

13:15 Conclusion and Encouragement

Want personalized support?

Apply for 1:1 coaching → https://aproaihffa9.typeform.com/to/JkpTBEVm

Meet Kylie

Kylie Ivanir, MS, RD, is a globally recognized dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women worldwide achieve optimal wellness by focusing on gut health, hormone balance, autoimmune healing, fertility, and sustainable weight loss. Kylie’s mission is to replace “quick fixes” with personalized, biology-aligned health strategies that truly work.

Credentials:

• B.S. in Physiological Sciences, UCLA
• M.S. in Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center
• Registered Dietitian, Columbia University