Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutriti

Lara Frendjian, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Midlife Weight Loss Coach, CPA, RCPC
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**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 Copyright Nutrition Her Way Inc. The information contained herein is for informational and educational purposes only, and should not, and in no way should, be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical, mental health, health care or nutritional advice. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by your own physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, therapist, counsellor, mental health practitioner, licensed dietitian or nutritionist, or any other licensed or registered health care professional. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read in our materials.

  1. 2d ago

    Are You Coming? The Metabolic Blueprint Workshop Is October 27

    SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT: 👉 https://nutritionherway.com/workshop Eating healthy but still gaining weight after 40? Struggling with stubborn belly fat, bloating, fatigue, cravings, or waking up at 3 AM? If you're in perimenopause or menopause and wondering why the healthy habits that worked in your 20s and 30s aren't working anymore, this episode is for you! You've tried eating less, exercising more, cutting carbs, or intermittent fasting, but the weight still won't budge. What if the answer isn't another diet? In this special bonus episode, I'm inviting you to my FREE Metabolic Blueprint Workshop on October 27, where we'll explore why your metabolism may feel stuck and what could be happening beneath the surface. We'll talk about how your hormones, mineral balance, digestion, stress, sleep, and insulin sensitivity are connected—and why understanding these systems matters for women over 40. You'll also discover my Stress Bucket concept and participate in a special LIVE exercise called Check, Check, Check, designed to help you recognize the signals your body may be sending. If you're tired of starting over every Monday and want to understand what's really contributing to your symptoms, I would love to see you there! SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT: 👉 https://nutritionherway.com/workshop Stop guessing. Start understanding your metabolism. See you October 27! In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN, RCPC Host of Master Your Metabolism After 40

  2. 4d ago

    181 | Still Not Losing Weight After 40? 3 Reasons Your Healthy Habits Aren't Working

    Still Not Losing Weight After 40? 3 Reasons Your Healthy Habits Aren't Working Are you eating healthy, exercising, increasing your protein, or trying intermittent fasting—but STILL not losing weight after 40? Maybe you've cut carbs, added supplements, or pushed yourself harder at the gym, hoping to finally lose stubborn belly fat. But instead, you're dealing with fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, sugar cravings, or a metabolism that just doesn't seem to respond the way it used to. What if the problem isn't that you're doing something wrong, but that you're doing the right things in the wrong order? In today's episode of Master Your Metabolism After 40, I'm sharing 3 reasons healthy weight loss strategies may not be working for women in perimenopause and menopause—and why doing MORE isn't always the answer. We'll explore: Why stubborn belly fat may not be where your weight loss struggles began—and the earlier symptoms you may have overlooked. Why intermittent fasting, low-carb diets, and intense exercise don't work for every woman over 40, especially when stress, sleep, and recovery are already concerns. Why trying to fix your hormones, gut health, blood sugar, and metabolism all at once can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. How one of my clients went from feeling exhausted, sleeping poorly, and struggling with her weight to experiencing better energy, improved sleep, and eventually losing 17 pounds—with a less-is-more approach. The First Domino Audit: A simple exercise to help you identify where to begin supporting your metabolism without starting another restrictive diet. If you're tired of trying everything to lose weight after 40 and wondering whether your hormones, cortisol, insulin resistance, or slow metabolism are to blame, this episode will help you think differently about your next step. Because you don't necessarily need more weight loss tips. You need to understand what YOUR body needs first. FREE LIVE WORKSHOP: THE METABOLIC BLUEPRINT Join me Tuesday, October 27, at 7 PM Eastern for my free live workshop, where I'll show you how to start identifying what's keeping you stuck with weight loss after 40 and how to approach your metabolism from a root-cause perspective. We'll explore the five metabolic systems that may be influencing your weight, energy, and overall health—and why the order in which you address them matters. This is a LIVE training, including an interactive exercise you won't want to miss! Save your free seat here: https://nutritionherway.com/workshop You don't have to keep guessing, restricting, or trying harder. It's time to understand your body and take the next right step. In health, Lara Registered Holistic Nutritionist | Life Coach | Host of Master Your Metabolism After 40

  3. Oct 16

    180 | Can't Lose Weight After 40? 5 Metabolic Blocks You May Be Missing

    Eating healthy, exercising, and still not losing weight after 40? If you're struggling with stubborn belly fat, unexplained weight gain, bloating, fatigue, sugar cravings, or poor sleep during perimenopause or menopause, your hormones may not be the whole story. You may be doing everything you think you're supposed to do—eating healthy, exercising regularly, and trying to make better choices—yet the scale won't budge. So what's really going on with your metabolism after 40? In this episode of Master Your Metabolism After 40, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Lara Frendjian explains 5 interconnected metabolic systems that may help explain why weight loss becomes more challenging for women over 40, even when they're eating well. You'll discover: Mineral Balance: Why minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc matter for energy, blood sugar regulation, and hormonal health. Hormonal Health: How perimenopause, menopause, estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones can influence weight, sleep, mood, and metabolism. Digestive Health: Why bloating, constipation, and poor digestion may be important clues when you're struggling with weight loss. Stress, Cortisol & Sleep: How chronic stress, poor sleep, under-eating, and inadequate recovery can affect your metabolism and energy. Insulin Sensitivity: How blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance can influence cravings, fatigue, and abdominal weight gain. You'll also learn why these five systems cannot be addressed in isolation—and why eating less, exercising more, or following another restrictive diet may not be the answer you've been looking for. If you're tired of blaming your age, your hormones, or your lack of willpower for stubborn weight gain, this episode will help you look at your symptoms through a different lens. FREE WORKSHOP: THE METABOLIC BLUEPRINT Ready to understand what may be holding your metabolism back? Join Lara on October 27 for her free live workshop, The Metabolic Blueprint, where you'll explore the signals your body may be sending and learn how a personalized, root-cause approach can help you identify your next steps. Save your free seat: https://nutritionherway.com/workshop It's time to stop guessing and start understanding your metabolism after 40.

  4. Oct 7

    179 | Still Gaining Weight After 40? It May Not Be “Just Your Hormones”

    Are you eating healthy, exercising and trying harder than ever—but still gaining weight after 40? You may assume your hormones, perimenopause or a slow metabolism are entirely to blame. But what if hormonal changes are only part of the story? In this episode of Master Your Metabolism After 40, you’ll learn why perimenopause may be the tipping point rather than the beginning of stubborn weight gain, belly fat, fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, anxiety, sugar cravings and 3 a.m. wake-ups. Lara explains the Stress Bucket: how years of chronic stress, dieting, undereating, intermittent fasting, skipping breakfast, drinking coffee on an empty stomach, overexercising, poor sleep, digestive problems and blood-sugar instability can accumulate. When the hormonal changes of perimenopause add further pressure, the bucket may overflow—and that may be when your symptoms become impossible to ignore. You’ll also discover: Why minerals and hormones have a two-way relationship How magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc and selenium support normal hormone and metabolic function Why your hormones may affect how your body manages minerals Why eating less and exercising more may add pressure instead of helping Why weight gain may not have been your body’s first signal How to stop judging your body and start investigating its story Your practical takeaway is to create a simple Stress-and-Symptom Timeline. You’ll look at when your poor sleep, anxiety, bloating, constipation, fatigue, cravings, cycle changes and weight gain first appeared—and what was happening in your life at that time. Your body is not broken. It may be sending you connected signals that nobody has taught you how to read. Follow the show and return next Wednesday, when Lara will introduce the map that helps organize these clues and reveal what may deserve your attention first. Topics: weight loss after 40, perimenopause weight gain, menopause belly fat, slow metabolism, hormone balance, mineral imbalance, stubborn weight, bloating, fatigue, poor sleep, 3 a.m. waking, stress and cortisol, insulin resistance, blood-sugar balance, women’s nutrition and metabolic health.

  5. Sep 17

    178 | Can't Stop Eating Sugar? 3 Reasons You're Craving It & What to Do Today

    Do you feel like you can't stop eating sugar—especially in the afternoon or after dinner? If you're constantly craving chocolate, cookies, sweets or other sugary foods, it may not be a lack of willpower. Sugar cravings can be a signal that your body is asking for something else. In this episode of Master Your Metabolism After 40, Lara Frendjian explores 3 possible reasons you're craving sugar and two simple strategies you can try today. We’ll look at how hydration, minerals, blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, gut health, stress, digestion and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can all play a role in cravings, energy and your ability to lose weight after 40. In this episode, you'll learn: Why sugar cravings aren't always about needing sugar How dehydration and electrolyte/mineral needs may contribute to cravings Why minerals such as magnesium and potassium are important for energy and metabolic health The connection between blood sugar, insulin and sugar cravings Why eating protein-forward meals with approximately 30–40g of protein per meal can help support satiety and more stable blood sugar How stress and hormonal changes after 40 can increase the body's nutritional demands Why women in perimenopause and menopause may experience changes in appetite, cravings, energy and metabolism The connection between nutrient deficiencies and metabolic health Why a craving for chocolate may sometimes be worth looking at from a magnesium and nutrient perspective How gut health and digestion may be part of the bigger picture Why constantly trying to “control” sugar cravings may be missing the real issue Two simple things you can try today to support your body and reduce cravings The bigger message? Instead of asking: “How do I stop eating sugar?” Try asking: “What is my body actually asking me for?” If you're struggling with weight gain after 40, belly fat, sugar cravings, fatigue, low energy, bloating, hormonal changes, perimenopause weight gain or menopause weight gain, there may be more going on than simply eating too much. This is why I focus on root-cause nutrition and metabolic health rather than another restrictive diet. Inside my customized Metabolic Mastery coaching program, we look at your individual symptoms, nutrition, digestion, stress, sleep, hormones, nutrient and mineral status, blood sugar and lifestyle to understand what Ready to take the next step? ✨ Step 1: Learn more about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: Metabolic Mastery Or schedule a free 15-minute call to see if the program is right for you. https://nutritionherway.com/call 🌸 Step 2:  Join my FREE community of like-minded women: Nutrition Her Way Community 🔥 Step 3:Connect with me on Instagram: @nutritionherway In health, Lara

  6. Sep 9

    177 | Want to Get Back on Track After Summer? 4 Steps to Help You Lose Weight After 40

    Summer is over, the kids are back to school, and you're ready to get back into a healthy routine — but you're struggling to get started. If you've been eating more sweets, drinking more, indulging on vacation, skipping your usual workouts, or simply feeling out of sorts this summer, you may be wondering: Why is it so hard to get back on track? In this episode of Master Your Metabolism After 40, we’re talking about why getting back to healthy habits after summer can feel harder than expected — and why it has very little to do with willpower. When you're trying to lose weight after 40, your cravings, metabolism, hormones, emotions, habits and daily routines can all influence how easy or difficult it feels to make changes. And when you add guilt, frustration, or the belief that you need to “go on a diet” to get back on track, change can feel even harder. I’m breaking down the physical, emotional and spiritual reasons you may feel stuck and sharing four simple steps to help you move forward: ✨ Notice the pattern without judging yourself ✨ Get curious about the emotions underneath your cravings ✨ Pay attention to how you feel after eating ✨ Go back to the basics: protein, balanced meals, hydration, movement and sleep You don't need another restrictive diet or extreme reset. You don't need to punish yourself for what happened over the summer. You need to learn how to make your next choice a supportive one. If you're a woman over 40 struggling with weight loss, cravings, metabolism, perimenopause symptoms, or getting back into healthy habits, this episode will help you approach change from a completely different perspective. You don't need a fresh start. You need a next step. Listen now and learn how to get back on track after summer — without dieting, deprivation or beating yourself up. Ready to take the next step? ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: Nutrition Her Way Community 🌸 Step 2: Connect with me on Instagram: @nutritionherway 🔥 Step 3: Learn more about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: Metabolic Mastery Or schedule a free 15-minute call to see if the program is right for you. https://nutritionherway.com/call In health, Lara

  7. Sep 3

    176 | Struggling to Lose Weight After 40? 5 Proven Steps to Kickstart Your Weight Loss

    If you’ve hit your 40s and suddenly noticed stubborn belly fat, weight gain that won’t budge, low energy, and restless sleep — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I did consistently for a full year that completely transformed my body, metabolism, and energy after 40. And here’s the twist — it involved doing less than I used to… because what I thought was “healthy” was actually contributing to my weight gain. If you’re ready to: ✅ Lose weight after 40 without dieting ✅ Melt away stubborn belly fat ✅ Boost your metabolism naturally ✅ Improve your sleep, energy, and mood ✅ Balance hormones without expensive gimmicks …this episode is for you. I’ll share the exact changes I made to reclaim my health, reset my metabolism, and finally feel like myself again — and how you can start doing the same today. ✨ Links & Resources Mentioned: 👉 Cellerciser (my go-to mini rebounder): https://shop.cellercise.com/HERWAY 👉 Episode 15: Master Your Metabolism After 40 Listen here Ready to take the next step? ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: Nutrition Her Way Community 🌸 Step 2: Connect with me on Instagram: @nutritionherway 🔥 Step 3: Learn more about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: Metabolic Mastery Or schedule a free 15-minute call to see if the program is right for you. https://nutritionherway.com/call In health, Lara

  8. Aug 26

    175 | Struggling to Lose Belly Fat After 40? 4 Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making

    Are you fed up with that stubborn belly fat that refuses to budge no matter how “clean” you eat or how hard you work out? You are not alone. This is the #1 complaint I hear from women over 40, and I was right there with you. In this episode, I’m breaking down why belly fat is so hard to lose after 40 — and the four sneaky mistakes you might be making right now that are sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about calories or crunches. It’s about your hormones, metabolism, and the habits that unknowingly keep your body in fat-storage mode. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why belly fat gets worse in perimenopause and menopause ✅ How insulin resistance and high cortisol make midsection weight gain inevitable (unless you fix them) ✅ The worst things you can do for belly fat over 40 (that you might be doing right now) ✅ Simple, doable swaps to finally start seeing results If you’re tired of guessing, dieting, and spinning your wheels — this episode is your permission slip to ditch what’s not working and finally address what’s going on underneath. Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in: Ready to take the next step? ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: Nutrition Her Way Community 🌸 Step 2: Connect with me on Instagram: @nutritionherway 🔥 Step 3: Learn more about Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: Metabolic Mastery Or schedule a free 15-minute call to see if the program is right for you. https://nutritionherway.com/call In health, Lara

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**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 Copyright Nutrition Her Way Inc. The information contained herein is for informational and educational purposes only, and should not, and in no way should, be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical, mental health, health care or nutritional advice. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment that can be provided by your own physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, therapist, counsellor, mental health practitioner, licensed dietitian or nutritionist, or any other licensed or registered health care professional. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read in our materials.

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