105 | Weight Gain, Sugar Cravings, and Waking at 3AM? What Your Metabolism’s Trying to Tell You
Are you waking up at 3AM, craving sweets like crazy, and feeling like you gain weight just looking at food? You’re not imagining it — your metabolism is trying to tell you something.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on with your metabolism after 40 and how it’s connected to those frustrating symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, sweet cravings, and those middle-of-the-night wake-ups.
We’ll talk about a concept called metabolic flexibility — your body’s ability to switch between burning carbs and burning fat for fuel. Most women over 40 get stuck in what I call the “carb-burn lane” and lose the ability to tap into fat-burning, which leads to stubborn belly fat, low energy, perimenopause weight gain, and those nagging sugar cravings.
This is one of the core issues I help my clients fix inside my Metabolic Mastery program — and in today’s episode, you’ll learn why restoring metabolic flexibility is the key to lasting weight loss, better sleep, and boosting your energy naturally.
Hit play now and tune in for part one of this two-part series. Then, be sure to come back for Friday’s episode where I’ll give you 3 simple, actionable steps to start fixing your metabolism today!
Want to take the next step? Here’s how:
👉 Step 1: Join the FREE community: nutritionherway.com/community
🔥 Step 2: Learn about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm
In health,
Lara Frendjian, RHN
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104 | How Michelle, 43, Lost Weight, Boosted Energy, and Improved Sleep Without Dieting
Tired of feeling exhausted, bloated, and stuck — no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the inspiring story of Michelle, a 43-year-old busy mom of 3 and medical office manager, who turned her health around without extreme dieting or over-exercising.
After struggling with stubborn weight gain, poor sleep, low energy, and the frustrating signs of perimenopause, Michelle discovered a better way to boost her metabolism, balance her hormones, and finally lose weight after 40. And spoiler alert — it wasn’t cutting more carbs or doing longer workouts.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
✅ Why traditional weight loss advice stops working in your 40s
✅ The simple nutrition and lifestyle changes that helped Michelle lose weight and improve sleep
✅ How to stop chasing quick fixes and start supporting your metabolism naturally
✅ The importance of balanced hormones for fat loss, energy, and better sleep
✅ How Michelle lost her first 5 pounds (after years of being stuck) while still enjoying the foods she loves
If you’ve been searching for answers about weight loss, metabolism, menopause belly fat, and how to regain your energy after 40, this episode is for you.
🎉 And don’t forget — you can still join my free 2-day workshop, Master Your Metabolism After 40!
Learn how to lose weight, balance hormones, and boost energy without dieting or over-exercising.
Save your seat now at nutritionherway.com/workshop — replays available if you miss it live!
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103 | LIVE TRAINING: Master Your Metabolism After 40: Day 1 of 2-Day Workshop (April 29, 2025)
In this episode, we dive deep into why your metabolism slows down after 40, how hormones impact weight gain during menopause and perimenopause, and what you can do to stop weight gain now.
Join me for my FREE 2-day metabolism workshop on April 29–30 at nutritionherway.com/workshop
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102 | How Maria Lost 20lbs, Balanced Hormones & Beat Hot Flashes at 46—Without Cutting Carbs
Struggling to lose weight, manage hot flashes, or get your energy back after 40? You’re not alone—and this episode is proof that change is possible.
Today, I’m sitting down with Maria, 46, a client inside my Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40 program. When she first joined, Maria was dealing with relentless hot flashes, night sweats, low energy, and belly fat that wouldn’t budge—no matter what she tried.
Fast forward 9 months…
She’s lost 20 pounds, gone from having hot flashes every hour to just the occasional one, no more night sweats, and her energy is back. Her clothes fit better, she feels lighter, stronger, and finally vibrant again.
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, feeling tired all the time, bloated, and frustrated with your metabolism, you’ll love hearing how Maria made small, sustainable changes that led to big results—without extreme dieting or cutting out all her favorite foods.
👉 Want to follow the same fat loss blueprint Maria used?
Join me for my FREE 2-day metabolism workshop on April 29–30 at nutritionherway.com/workshop.
You’ll learn how to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and balance your hormones naturally—with healthy meals, the right nutrition, and simple steps that work with your lifestyle.
Can’t make it live? No worries—I’ll send you the replay!
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101 | How Sharon, 63, Beat Bloating & Fatigue to Lose 15lbs and Sleep Better (Post-Menopause Weight Loss)
Can you really lose weight after menopause without dieting or cutting out your favorite foods?
At 63, Sharon had been trying everything to lose weight—eating “healthy,” walking every day, doing it all on her own—and the scale barely moved for 5 months. Sound familiar?
Fast forward to today: Sharon’s down 15 pounds, hasn’t had a single gallbladder flare-up, her bloating and burping are gone, she’s sleeping through the night, and waking up with real energy again.
🎧 In this episode, Sharon shares her journey inside the Metabolic Mastery program—how she finally got her metabolism working, balanced her hormones, and started to lose belly fat without starving herself, cutting carbs, or doing anything extreme.
If you’re in menopause or perimenopause and you’re tired of feeling fatigued, bloated, and stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like yours… this episode is for you.
👉 We talk about:
Why nothing was working before—and what changed
How Sharon’s approach to healthy meals actually helped her lose weight
What she did to improve her digestion, sleep, and energy naturally
The simple shifts that made weight loss at 63 totally doable
💥 Want to use the same method Sharon followed?
Join my FREE 2-day metabolism workshop on April 29–30. You’ll learn the exact steps to balance hormones, boost metabolism, and lose weight without dieting—even after 40.
👉 Sign up now at nutritionherway.com/workshop
Can’t join live? No worries—you’ll get the replay!
About Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat
**TOP 1.5% GLOBALLY RANKED NUTRITION PODCAST FOR WOMEN **
Does it seem impossible to lose those last 5 stubborn pounds, despite doing your best to eat well?
Do you constantly feel tired, bloated, and rely on caffeine to get you through the 3 PM slump?
Do you find yourself reaching for convenience food or going through the drive-thru again, because developing healthy eating habits seems out of reach?
You’re in the right place! Welcome to Master Your Metabolism After 40, where you’ll find practical tools to help you shed the unwanted weight that creeps up during peri- and post-menopause, regain your energy, and feel like yourself again as you navigate your 40’s and beyond.
I’m Lara, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Life Coach with over 10 years of experience helping women achieve their health and weight loss goals. Everything was going smoothly for me until I hit my 40s, and it felt like my body changed overnight. Suddenly, I went from feeling healthy and energetic to anxious, bloated, and sleep-deprived. I found myself turning to food for comfort, and snacking constantly, and I couldn’t understand why my usual habits weren’t working anymore.
It wasn’t until I realized there was a root issue causing this sudden change that things started to click. I delved into the world of women’s hormones and discovered the key to unlocking my vitality in my 40s. By making adjustments to my nutrition, exercise, stress management and supplement routine, everything shifted. I began to feel amazing again, shedding stubborn weight, improving my digestion, and reclaiming my joy and sense of calm. And now, I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you!
If you’re ready for simple, easy, and quick nutrition and lifestyle solutions to help you experience more energy, fat loss, improved mood, and better sleep - then you’ve come to the right place. Together, let’s embrace this transformative journey and reclaim our health and vitality!
Grab your infused water because it’s time to dive in!
Want to take the next step? Here’s how:
👉 Step 1: Join the FREE community: nutritionherway.com/community
📅 Step 2: Schedule a FREE 15-min call: nutritionherway.com/call
🔥 Step 3: Learn about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm
In health,
Lara Frendjian, RHN
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