167 | Still Gaining Weight After 40? 5 Habits That May Be Slowing Your Metabolism
24/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Are you doing everything right—but still gaining weight after 40?
If you're eating healthy, exercising regularly, and trying to make all the "right" choices, yet you're still struggling with weight gain, bloating, low energy, and stubborn cravings, this episode is for you.
Many women in perimenopause and menopause assume their metabolism is broken. But often, the problem isn't a lack of willpower—it's a few everyday habits that may be increasing stress on the body and making weight loss harder.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✔ Why staying up late and scrolling may be affecting your metabolism more than you realize
✔ How eating your largest meals at night can impact blood sugar, energy, and weight loss
✔ The hidden effects of regular alcohol consumption on hormones, sleep, and metabolism
✔ Why believing your body is broken may be keeping you stuck
✔ How letting go of rigid food rules can help you lose weight and feel better after 40
You'll also hear the inspiring story of a client who was doing all the "healthy" things but continued to gain weight—until she stopped following generic advice and started working with her body instead of against it.
If you've been frustrated by menopause weight gain, perimenopause symptoms, stubborn belly fat, or a slowing metabolism, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to focus on instead.
Remember: Your body isn't broken. It's communicating. The question is—are you listening?
If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's tired of doing everything right and still feeling stuck.
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166 | How Michelle Lost 17 Pounds at 44 and Got Her 20-Year-Old Wardrobe Back
18/06/2026 | 21 mins.
What if losing weight after 40 didn't require extreme dieting, endless cardio, or giving up the foods you love?
In this inspiring client success story, you'll meet Michelle, a 44-year-old busy working mom, medical clinic owner, tennis player, and mom of three who was struggling with weight gain, bloating, fatigue, poor sleep, mood swings, and feeling disconnected from herself.
Despite being active and playing tennis multiple times per week, Michelle couldn't understand why she wasn't feeling her best.
Fast forward one year later, and everything has changed.
In this episode, Michelle shares how she lost 17 pounds, improved her sleep, increased her energy, reduced bloating, improved her mood, and even started fitting into clothes she wore in her 20s again.
Most importantly, you'll hear how she maintained her results long after completing the program.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ Why being active isn't always enough to lose weight after 40 ✔️ The simple morning habits that transformed Michelle's energy and metabolism ✔️ How eating more protein helped reduce cravings and stabilize energy ✔️ Why restrictive diets often fail women in perimenopause and menopause ✔️ The mindset shift that helped her create lasting results ✔️ How better nutrition improved her athletic performance and recovery ✔️ The surprising connection between sleep, stress, hormones, and weight loss ✔️ Why small, consistent changes create bigger results than extreme approaches
If you're experiencing perimenopause weight gain, low energy, bloating, poor sleep, stubborn belly fat, or feel like you're doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will give you hope and practical strategies you can start using today.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:
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🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm
165 | Nighttime Cravings After 40? It’s Not Lack of Willpower — It’s Your Body Doing This
10/06/2026 | 13 mins.
If you struggle with nighttime cravings after 40, sugar cravings at night, or feeling like you “lose control” around food in the evening — this episode will completely shift how you understand what’s happening in your body.
This is not about willpower or emotional eating.
In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 root causes of nighttime eating after 40, including:
Blood sugar imbalance from under-eating during the day — why skipping breakfast, running on coffee, or eating too little earlier in the day leads to intense nighttime hunger and sugar cravings.
The restriction–rebound cycle — how dieting, food rules, and “being good all day” actually backfire and increase overeating at night through dopamine and reward pathways in the brain.
The emotional and psychological layer of nighttime eating — how stress, overwhelm, perfectionism, and self-criticism show up at night when distractions fade, and why food becomes a form of regulation.
You’ll also learn simple, practical steps to start breaking the cycle today — including how to stabilize blood sugar, reduce cravings naturally, and respond differently when nighttime eating urges show up.
This episode is especially helpful if you’re navigating weight loss after 40, perimenopause or menopause changes, metabolism shifts, belly fat, or emotional eating patterns that feel harder to control than they used to.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:
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🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm
164 | Can't Lose Belly Fat After 40? 5 Signs Cortisol Is Slowing Your Metabolism
03/06/2026 | 12 mins.
Struggling to lose belly fat after 40—even though you're eating healthy and exercising?
One of the biggest reasons women gain weight around their middle during perimenopause and menopause has nothing to do with willpower.
In this episode, we're talking about how chronic stress can impact your metabolism, hormones, blood sugar, cravings, energy, sleep, and ultimately your ability to lose weight after 40.
If you've noticed stubborn belly fat, increased cravings, fatigue, poor sleep, bloating, brain fog, or feel like your body just isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
✔ 5 signs your body may be stuck in stress mode
✔ Why stress can make belly fat harder to lose
✔ How stress impacts metabolism and fat burning
✔ The connection between cortisol, cravings, and weight gain
✔ Why many women feel exhausted but wired at the same time
✔ How blood sugar imbalances contribute to stubborn weight gain
✔ A simple step you can take this week to help support your metabolism
Remember: your body is not broken. Many women struggling with weight gain, belly fat, fatigue, and hormone changes after 40 aren't lacking discipline—they're dealing with a body under chronic stress.
If you're ready to understand what's really driving your symptoms and learn how to support your metabolism during perimenopause and menopause, don't miss this episode.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:
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163 | Are You Eating Less After 40? Why It May Be Backfiring on Your Metabolism
20/05/2026 | 12 mins.
Are you eating healthy, cutting calories, and trying harder than ever… yet still gaining weight after 40?
In this episode, Lara breaks down why eating less after 40 can actually slow your metabolism, increase stress hormones, worsen cravings, and make weight loss harder — especially during perimenopause and hormonal shifts.
If you feel like:
your metabolism is slowing down
your body isn’t responding the way it used to
you’re exhausted, bloated, and frustrated
you’re doing everything “right” but still gaining weight
you’re constantly thinking about food or craving sugar
you feel stuck in a cycle of restriction and burnout
…this episode is for you.
You’ll learn:
why chronic dieting and under-eating can backfire metabolically
how stress and cortisol impact weight gain after 40
signs your body no longer feels safe
why nutrient deficiencies can affect thyroid health, energy, hormones, and blood sugar
how metabolism adapts during long-term restriction
why many women gain weight despite eating very little
how to support metabolism naturally after 40
the connection between nourishment, nervous system regulation, and sustainable weight loss
Lara also shares why healing your metabolism is about so much more than calories in/calories out — and how supporting your body properly can improve energy, sleep, cravings, mood, and your relationship with food.
If you’re struggling with belly fat after 40, slow metabolism, perimenopause weight gain, hormonal imbalance, exhaustion, emotional eating, or feeling stuck despite healthy habits, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening in your body.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:
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🌸 Step 2: Connect with me on Instagram
🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm
About Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat
About Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat
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!
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In health,
Lara Frendjian, RHN
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