Weight Loss With a Side of Grace I Food Freedom, Perimenopause Weight Gain, Busy Moms

Michelle Hill - Health and Fitness Coach for Moms 35+
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Hi, I’m Michelle, health and fitness coach by day, chauffeur and snack dealer to my three kids by night. If you’re a woman over 35 wondering why your body suddenly feels different,  you’re not alone. Maybe you know how to lose weight, but nothing seems to work anymore. You “eat good” all day, then lose it at night. You crave sweets constantly, feel exhausted, gain weight around your midsection, and wonder why the same things that worked in your 20s and 30s suddenly stopped working. You start over every Monday, live by food rules, and let the scale decide your mood. You avoid photos, wear the same “good enough” outfit, and feel frustrated because you’re trying so hard but still don’t feel at home in your body. If that’s you, I see you. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you do not need another extreme diet. You’re navigating real life, real stress, changing hormones, busy schedules, aging parents, growing kids, and a body that needs a different kind of support now. I know what it’s like to chase “perfect” eating and still feel out of control around food. For years I thought healthy eating had to feel restrictive and miserable. But what finally changed things wasn’t more discipline. It was letting go of food guilt, building realistic habits, learning how to fuel my body, and realizing you can eat the salad and the whoopie pie and still be healthy. Here you’ll learn how to: ✨lose weight during perimenopause without obsession ✨stop nighttime overeating ✨feel in control around sweets ✨build strength and support your metabolism as you age ✨create simple eating habits that work in real mom life ✨ditch all-or-nothing thinking for good We’ll talk: perimenopause weight gain strength training for women 35+ emotional eating food freedom realistic nutrition body confidence healthy habits for busy moms sustainable weight loss that actually lasts Because this season of life isn’t about becoming smaller at all costs. It’s about becoming stronger, healthier, more confident, and finally feeling peaceful around food and your body. Next Steps:  💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/ 📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A 🌐Visit my Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💌 Get added to my Weekly Newsletter: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/newsletter And connect with me here on the podcast for weekly grace-filled support.

  1. 3d ago

    26 | Losing Weight and Enjoying Vacation Can Go Together

    Do you ever feel like vacation completely throws off your weight loss goals? Do you find yourself dieting before vacation, eating everything once you get there, and then coming home feeling guilty, bloated, and ready to “start over”? Have you ever wondered if you can actually enjoy vacation food and still lose weight? In this episode, we’re talking about vacation, food freedom, and why losing weight and enjoying your trip can go together. I’m sharing how I used to restrict before vacation, overeat during vacation, and then feel disappointed when I got home, and what changed when I learned how to approach food with more freedom and less guilt. You’ll learn why vacation itself is not the problem, why the restrict-and-restart cycle keeps so many women stuck, and how to use simple anchors like protein, water, movement, and listening to your fullness so you can enjoy food without feeling out of control. This episode will help you stop treating vacation like a weight loss setback and start seeing it as a chance to practice trust, flexibility, and consistency in real life. Because food freedom means you can eat the dessert, order the salad, share the fries, enjoy the moment, and come home without punishing yourself. Next Steps: 📚 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A 💬 Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/ 🌐 Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

    14 min

  2. 6d ago

    25 | Who Are You Without Weight Loss (The Identity Shift Women Over 35 Need)

    Do you ever feel like you'll finally be happy when you lose the weight? Do you find yourself thinking, "I'll wear that when I'm smaller" or "I'll feel confident when I reach my goal weight"? Have you ever wondered who you would be if weight loss wasn't constantly on your mind? In this episode, we're talking about how weight loss can quietly become more than a goal. It can become an identity. I'm sharing my own experience of chasing smaller numbers on the scale, believing confidence was waiting on the other side of weight loss, and the freedom I found when I finally stopped letting a number determine how I felt about myself. We'll discuss: Why weight loss is a goal, not your identity How tying your confidence and happiness to the scale keeps you stuck The hidden cost of waiting to enjoy your life until you lose weight Why the healthiest women don't spend all day thinking about weight loss How to focus on becoming the person you want to be instead of obsessing over a number This episode will help you shift your focus from shrinking your body to building a life you actually enjoy living. If you're tired of constantly chasing the next weight-loss goal, struggling with body image, or feeling like confidence is always just out of reach, this conversation is for you. Next Steps: 📚 Apply for 1-1 Coaching: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A 💬 Join my free community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/ 🌐 Learn more: https://transformedhealthcoaching.com

    16 min

  3. May 28

    24 | Your Habits Aren't Random (But They Are Keeping You Stuck)

    Do you ever feel like you keep doing the very things that are getting in the way of your weight loss goals even when you KNOW better? Do you find yourself stress eating at night, scrolling for hours, drinking wine to unwind, or falling into habits you wish you could “just stop”? Have you ever wondered, “Why do I keep doing this?”   In this episode, we’re talking about the truth behind habits and why your habits are NOT random, even the ones that are keeping you stuck. Many habits around food, emotional eating, nighttime snacking, procrastination, scrolling, and even drinking are often serving a purpose like comfort, stress relief, escape, rest, or coping with overwhelm. In this episode, you’ll learn: why habits are often connected to emotional needs how stress, overwhelm, loneliness, exhaustion, and burnout can drive unhealthy habits how to identify what purpose your habits are serving practical steps to replace habits that no longer support your goals Next Steps: 📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/ 🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

    13 min

  4. May 25

    23 | Cycle Syncing: What Is It And Do Women Really Need It?

    Do you ever feel confused by all the advice online telling women they should completely change their workouts around their cycle? Have you wondered if you should avoid strength training or go easier during your period? Do you feel frustrated because some weeks workouts feel amazing, and other weeks everything feels heavy and exhausting? In this episode, we’re talking all about cycle syncing workouts, working out during your period, and whether women really need to follow all the fitness advice surrounding hormones and menstrual cycles. I’m sharing my own experience with unexpectedly strong lifting days during my period, why cardio feels completely different for me that week, and how women can start learning THEIR body instead of blindly following social media trends. We’ll also talk about why you do not need to stop working out during your period, how to adjust workouts without falling into all-or-nothing thinking, and why consistency matters more than perfectly timing every workout with your cycle. This episode will help you stop feeling afraid of your body changing and start learning how to work WITH your body instead of against it. If you’ve been trying to figure out how hormones, strength training, energy, and workouts all fit together in this season of life, this episode will help you approach fitness in a more realistic and empowering way. Next Steps: ✅ Apply for 1-1 Coaching, Grace Over Guilt Method here: https://forms.gle/N5owjRyg57zKqh2n8 🌐Visit Website for info on my Grace Over Guilt Method: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/

    14 min

  5. May 21

    22 | Perimenopause Makes Weight Loss Harder - But Not Impossible

    Have you thought "Well maybe this is just where my body is stuck because of where I am at in life now?" In this episode we’re talking about one of the biggest mindset shifts women need during perimenopause and weight loss after 35: learning how to stop feeling powerless in your body. If you’ve been struggling with: perimenopause weight gain stubborn belly fat feeling stuck with weight loss low energy and cravings starting over every Monday or feeling like “nothing works anymore” …this episode is for you. We talk about how blaming outside circumstances can quietly keep us stuck in our health journey. We dive into why perimenopause can absolutely make weight loss feel harder, but why harder does NOT mean hopeless. You’ll learn: why your body feels different after 35 the difference between awareness and helplessness how to stop giving your power away to the thought that you’re “stuck” simple habits that actually support your body in this season This episode is for busy moms and women over 35 who are tired of extreme dieting, all-or-nothing thinking, and feeling frustrated in their body. Because perimenopause may change the strategy, but you still have a say in the outcome. Next Steps: ✅ Apply for 1-1 Coaching, Grace Over Guilt Method here: https://forms.gle/N5owjRyg57zKqh2n8 🌐Visit Website for info on my Grace Over Guilt Method: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/

    15 min

  6. May 18

    21 | Perimenopause Hunger: Your Appetite Just Got Louder

    If you feel like you’re hungry all the time during perimenopause, constantly craving sweets at night, or wondering why weight loss suddenly feels so much harder after 40… this episode is for you. We’re talking about the difference between hunger and appetite, why your appetite may feel louder during perimenopause, and how stress, hormones, sleep, restriction, and emotional eating can all impact cravings and weight loss. You’ll learn: ✨ the difference between physical hunger and appetite ✨ why nighttime eating feels so hard to control ✨ how under-eating earlier in the day can backfire ✨ practical ways to reduce food noise and cravings ✨ how to support weight loss during perimenopause without strict dieting This episode is perfect for busy moms over 35 who are tired of starting over every Monday, obsessing over food, and feeling frustrated with their changing body. If you want sustainable weight loss, food freedom, realistic healthy habits, and a healthier relationship with food during perimenopause, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported. Next Steps: ✅ Apply for 1-1 Coaching, Grace Over Guilt Method here: https://forms.gle/N5owjRyg57zKqh2n8 🌐Visit Website for info on my Grace Over Guilt Method: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/

    17 min

  7. May 14

    20 | I Turned a Fitness Compliment Into an Insult in Under 30 Seconds

    Have you ever taken a fitness compliment and turned it into proof that what your doing isn't working? In this episode of Weight Loss With A Side Of Grace, we’re talking about the mindset behind body image, weight loss, perfectionism, and why compliments about your progress can still leave you feeling uncomfortable, unseen, or “not good enough.” If you struggle with negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking, food guilt, or constantly moving the goalpost in your health journey, this episode will help you break that cycle. Perfect for busy moms navigating weight loss, confidence, changing bodies, and learning how to feel good in their body again without obsession. Next Steps: 🌐Visit Website for info on my Grace Over Guilt Method: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/

    11 min

  8. May 11

    19 | Is Stress Causing You to Go into Starvation Mode

    Is stress causing your weight gain or is that just what social media wants you to believe? If you’re a woman over 35 who feels constantly busy, overwhelmed, and stuck with your weight, especially around your midsection, you’ve probably heard that cortisol, stress, or “fight or flight” is the reason nothing is working. But what’s actually true? In this episode of Weight Loss with a Side of Grace, we’re breaking down stress and weight gain, how stress impacts your body, and what’s really happening when it comes to cortisol, metabolism, digestion, and energy levels. You’ll learn: How stress affects weight gain and belly fat (especially after 35) What “fight or flight” really means and what it doesn’t How stress impacts digestion, metabolism, and cravings Why you’re not “stuck” or broken because of stress Simple, realistic ways to support your body (without overhauling your life) If you’ve been feeling like your body is working against you or that stress is ruining your progress, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on and how to start working with your body instead of fighting it. Because you don’t need a completely different plan. You need simple habits that support your body in the life you’re already living.  Next Steps: 🌐Visit Website for info on my Grace Over Guilt Method: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/

    13 min
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Hi, I’m Michelle, health and fitness coach by day, chauffeur and snack dealer to my three kids by night. If you’re a woman over 35 wondering why your body suddenly feels different,  you’re not alone. Maybe you know how to lose weight, but nothing seems to work anymore. You “eat good” all day, then lose it at night. You crave sweets constantly, feel exhausted, gain weight around your midsection, and wonder why the same things that worked in your 20s and 30s suddenly stopped working. You start over every Monday, live by food rules, and let the scale decide your mood. You avoid photos, wear the same “good enough” outfit, and feel frustrated because you’re trying so hard but still don’t feel at home in your body. If that’s you, I see you. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you do not need another extreme diet. You’re navigating real life, real stress, changing hormones, busy schedules, aging parents, growing kids, and a body that needs a different kind of support now. I know what it’s like to chase “perfect” eating and still feel out of control around food. For years I thought healthy eating had to feel restrictive and miserable. But what finally changed things wasn’t more discipline. It was letting go of food guilt, building realistic habits, learning how to fuel my body, and realizing you can eat the salad and the whoopie pie and still be healthy. Here you’ll learn how to: ✨lose weight during perimenopause without obsession ✨stop nighttime overeating ✨feel in control around sweets ✨build strength and support your metabolism as you age ✨create simple eating habits that work in real mom life ✨ditch all-or-nothing thinking for good We’ll talk: perimenopause weight gain strength training for women 35+ emotional eating food freedom realistic nutrition body confidence healthy habits for busy moms sustainable weight loss that actually lasts Because this season of life isn’t about becoming smaller at all costs. It’s about becoming stronger, healthier, more confident, and finally feeling peaceful around food and your body. Next Steps:  💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/ 📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A 🌐Visit my Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com 💌 Get added to my Weekly Newsletter: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/newsletter And connect with me here on the podcast for weekly grace-filled support.

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