Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings

Ever wondered why belly fat seems to be a bigger challenge during menopause? In this episode, we’re exploring the hidden factors contributing to belly fat during this transitional time in life. Join us as we dive into the science behind it and offer practical advice for managing your weight.

What We’ll Cover:

• Hormonal Changes
• Insulin Resistance
• Stress and Cortisol
• Diet and Real Foods
• Movement 
• Strength Training
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Feeling stuck in your weight loss or health journey—even though you’re always busy?

In this episode, we dive into how busyness and procrastination can be a form of emotional buffering that keeps women over 40 from losing weight and getting healthy.

Learn about sneak ways this may be showing up for you. 

 

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Part 2: In this second part of our live coaching call, we go deeper into what’s really behind emotional eating and the stress that keeps us stuck. Because it’s not just about the food—it’s about what’s driving the habits.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• How to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of eating through them

• Simple tools to handle stress in the moment

• Stress eating

This is about learning to feel ...

Part 1: Feeling stuck or like you've lost your momentum? You're not alone. In this live coaching call, we dive into simple, doable steps to help you get moving again—physically and mentally—so you can start losing weight and feeling like yourself again.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• The mindset shifts that actually lead to lasting weight loss

• Easy ways to get your body moving again (even if you're tired or busy)

• How ...

Summer can feel like a whirlwind — vacations, busy schedules, and routines out the window. But that doesn’t mean your health goals have to take a backseat.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ideas to help you stay consistent without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.

Here’s what we cover:

• 💭 Mindset Matters: How to stop the “I’ll start over later” thinking and stay emotionally grounded

• 🏠 Home Routines: Why simple structur...

Wondering about the hormone changes that happen to women in their 40s and 50s? Today I have Dr. Cat on the show to break down what's happening and what you can do to support your body during this time of perimenopause and menopause.

Topics:

• What is menopause?
• When does perimenopause start?
• Symptoms of perimenopause
• The mindset of menopause: drop the dread
• Hormone changes for women over 40
• Changes in estrogen for women
• Lifestyl...

Trying to overhaul your whole life overnight? Yeah... that usually doesn’t work.

Today we’re talking about why tiny habits — the ones that feel “too small to matter” — are actually the key to real, lasting change (especially after 40).

 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 Why extreme plans fail (and what actually works) 👉 How to stop collecting new information and start doing 👉 Why "it’s not working" usually means "I gave up too ...

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between movement and exercise—and why both matter, especially for weight loss and energy after 40. 

You’ll learn:

• Why your daily step count matters more than you think

• How to balance strength training and movement without burnout

• Simple ways to increase movement that don’t feel overwhelming

• The key to making progress without going to extremes

If you’ve ever felt s...

In this episode, we’re talking about why doing it all alone—especially over 40—is one of the biggest reasons you might feel stuck with your weight loss or health goals.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• A personal story about thinking “I should be able to do this on my own”—and why that mindset wasn’t helping

• The truth: You’re not broken, you're just doing something really hard without support

• How small things you don’t even notic...

Today we're diving into a super common belief I hear all the time—“I’m too old to gain muscle.” If you’ve ever thought that, I want you to hang with me for this one because we are going to bust that myth wide open.

Here’s the truth—you are never too old to build muscle. I don’t care if you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond. Our bodies are incredible and can adapt to strength training at any age. Will it look different than when yo...

Think crunches are the key to a flat belly? Not so fast. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest mistakes women over 40 make when it comes to core training—and what to do instead if you want a stronger, flatter, more functional core.

Tune in to learn:

• Why your core is more than just your "six-pack" muscles

• How crunches and sit-ups might be making things worse (especially post-pregnancy)

• What diastasis recti is an...

Want to enjoy social time without derailing your health goals? In this episode of Healthy Beyond 40, we’re talking about healthy date ideas—whether it’s with your partner, friends, or kids. 

Here’s what we cover:

✅ Get Active Together – Fun ways to move while connecting:

• Walks in the park, hiking, or biking

• Yoga or fitness classes

• Line dancing or pickleball

• Exploring new areas on foot (botanical gardens, zoos, historic ...

Is stress making it harder for you to lose weight? In this episode, we’re diving into the connection between stress, cortisol, and weight gain—and, more importantly, how to reset your nervous system so your body can actually let go of weight.

I’ll walk you through why stress triggers cravings and stalled progress, plus simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system. We’ll cover:

✅ The Hand Model of the Brain (how stress hi...

Struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating, or feeling stuck in your weight loss journey? 

What you’ll learn:

• Why your brain gets stuck in unhealthy habits (and how to rewire it)

• How to manage cravings without willpower or restriction

• The key to staying consistent without feeling overwhelmed

It’s time to shift your mindset and finally lose weight in a sustainable way. Let’s do this together!

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If you feel like losing weight has gotten harder after 40, you’re not alone. It’s not just hormones—your mindset, habits, and brain wiring play a huge role in keeping you stuck.

In this episode, we’re diving into why your brain resists change, how past beliefs shape your weight loss struggles, and what you can do to finally break free.

 

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Do you find yourself eating just because food is there—or struggling to say no to sugar, even when you don’t really want it? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re talking about how to break the habit of mindless eating and stop sugar cravings without feeling deprived.

You’ll learn: ✅ Why sugar cravings feel so hard to resist (it’s not just willpower!) ✅ How to confidently say no to food—without guilt or awkwardness ✅ Simple mind...

Are your health goals still on track? This is the perfect time to check in and reset! In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Healthy weight loss for women over 40
• How to stay consistent with exercise and build strength for summer
• Cardio vs. strength training—what your body really needs
• Breaking free from sugar cravings and eating with intention
• How to improve endurance for longer hikes and outdoor activities

If you’ve fallen...

Meal planning doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or eating the same boring meals every week.

In fact, the simpler your plan, the easier it is to stay consistent—and that’s the key to lasting weight loss, especially for women over 40.

 

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Ever find yourself reaching for snacks when you're stressed—without even thinking about it? Emotional eating isn’t about willpower; it’s a learned response to stress. But the good news? You can rewire your brain and break the cycle.

In this episode, we’ll cover: ✅ Why stress triggers cravings for sugar and carbs ✅ The science behind emotional eating and how it keeps you stuck ✅ Identifying your biggest stress triggers before they l...