Women Over 40: Cracking the Code on Weight, Hormones & Energy

After 40, it can feel like your body rewrote all the rules overnight. The weight seems harder to lose. Energy feels elusive. And your hormones? They’re suddenly calling the shots. But what if it didn’t have to be so confusing?

In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast by Heald, Personal Trainer for 50+ & Best Selling Author, Igor Klibanov joins us to decode the changes women face after 40. With a knack for blending science, strategy, and a touch of humor, Igor breaks down what’s really happening inside your body and how to work with it, rather than against it.

We cut through the myths and noise to bring you real, practical solutions. No fad diets. No magic pills. Just the honest truth about how to feel like yourself again, stronger, more energetic, and more confident than ever.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

● Why hormonal shifts can make weight management feel impossible, and how to tip the balance back in your favor

● The surprising link between sleep, stress, and stubborn fat

● How to eat in your 40s and beyond without feeling restricted or overwhelmed

● Why strength training is more important now than ever before

● Small, consistent habits that create big results over time

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, struggling with low energy, or simply wondering how to keep your health on track, this conversation will give you clarity and actionable steps to take control of your wellness journey.

Igor’s perspective is refreshingly real and unexpectedly quirky, proving that health over 40 doesn’t have to feel like a battle. With the right approach, it can be an opportunity to reset, refocus, and thrive.

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