Hormones and Weight Loss in Midlife: What Every Woman Needs to Understand | 52

Hormones and Weight Loss in Midlife: What Every Woman Needs to Understand | 52

Author: Jennifer Peeke | Certified Women's Coach | Expert in Weight Loss and Mindset March 9, 2026 Duration: 17:13
If you’re struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, this episode will help you understand why. Hormone levels shift after 35–40, and those changes directly affect metabolism, belly fat, cravings, sleep, mood, and energy. This isn’t about “trying harder.” It’s about understanding how cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, and testosterone influence fat loss after 40. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop fighting your body and start working with it. W...

If you're a woman navigating the changes of perimenopause and beyond, you've likely found that the old rules of diet and exercise just don't apply anymore. Weight Loss in Midlife is here for that exact reason, offering a realistic path forward when you feel stuck between hormonal shifts, endless responsibilities, and the goal of feeling strong in your own body. Hosted by certified women's coach Jennifer Peeke, this podcast moves beyond simplistic calorie counting to explore the interconnected roles of nutrition, mindset, and sustainable habits. You'll hear practical conversations about managing macros without obsession, structuring meal prep for a chaotic week, and shifting your focus from sheer weight loss to lasting energy and wellness. Each episode aims to untangle the complex mix of factors-from stress and sleep to metabolic changes-that impact fat loss during this specific life stage. The guidance here is grounded in the understanding that your time and energy are precious, so strategies are designed for integration into a busy life, not as an extra burden. Tune in for a compassionate yet direct resource that helps you build consistency, not through perfection, but through adaptable tools and a renewed perspective on health. This is where practical nutrition advice meets the psychological resilience needed to make it stick, creating a foundation for feeling capable and vibrant for the long term.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 66

Weight Loss in Midlife | perimenopause, health, energy, wellness, meal prep, macros, fat loss, nutrition
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