204 | The Truth About High Cortisol, Recovery, and Weight Loss After 40

210 | 3 Protein Mistakes That Keep Women From Losing Weight

Are you eating healthy but still struggling to lose weight after 40? The missing piece might not be another workout or cutting more carbs—it could be protein. If you've been frustrated by stubborn belly fat, low energy, cravings, or watching muscle disappear despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about one of the biggest game changers for women in perimenopause and menopause: protein. I'll explain why your body needs more protein than it did in your younger years, what anabolic resistance means, and the three protein mistakes I see women making every day that can quietly stall fat loss and muscle building. We'll also talk about how protein supports blood sugar, helps reduce cravings, preserves lean muscle, and why nourishing your body is far more powerful than trying to eat less. My prayer is that by the end of this episode you'll stop asking, "How little can I eat?" and begin asking, "How can I best support my body today?" If you're ready for simple, step-by-step coaching that helps you lose belly fat, build muscle, and feel strong again after 40, come join us inside the Belly Fat Breakthrough Membership [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership]. I'd love to coach you there! FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full article and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode: 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/build-muscle-how-much-protein-women-over-40 [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/build-muscle-how-much-protein-women-over-40] 💜 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, wondering why your body isn't responding the way it used to, or trying to figure out midlife weight loss on your own... Join The Belly Fat Breakthrough Membership. Inside you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership] 💌 GET WEEKLY FAT LOSS TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Want practical, hormone-friendly fat loss tips delivered straight to your inbox each week? Join my newsletter and get encouragement, coaching insights, simple strategies, and podcast updates designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter] 💪 WANT A PERSONALIZED PLAN? If you've been trying to lose weight, balance hormones, or get your health back on track but aren't sure what's missing, let's talk. Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris] CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.getyourtrimon.com [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn [https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn] Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

209 | Why Eating Less May Be Causing More Belly Fat

Have you ever wondered why your old weight-loss strategies suddenly stopped working after 40? If you're eating healthy, exercising, and trying harder than ever, yet the belly fat keeps showing up, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about one of the biggest frustrations women face during perimenopause and menopause: doing all the things that used to work and seeing little to no results. The truth is, your body isn't broken, and your struggle isn't a lack of willpower. As estrogen declines, muscle mass decreases, stress impacts your body differently, and traditional weight-loss advice often backfires. That's why so many women experience stubborn belly fat, hormone imbalance symptoms, low energy, and increasing frustration. In this episode, I'll explain what's really happening inside your body and share a simpler, more effective approach built around Protein, Plants, and Power. You'll learn why nourishing your body works better than punishing it and how small, strategic changes can help you lose weight, support your hormones, and feel strong again. Friend, this season requires a new strategy—not more struggle. Ready for support and coaching as you implement it? Join us inside the Belly Fat Breakthrough Membership [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership], where I'll help you create sustainable habits that work with your body, not against it. FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full article and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode: 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/why-eating-less-may-be-causing-more-belly-fat [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/why-eating-less-may-be-causing-more-belly-fat] 💜 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, wondering why your body isn't responding the way it used to, or trying to figure out midlife weight loss on your own... Join the Belly Fat Breakthrough Membership. Inside you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership] 💌 GET WEEKLY FAT LOSS TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Want practical, hormone-friendly fat loss tips delivered straight to your inbox each week? Join my newsletter and get encouragement, coaching insights, simple strategies, and podcast updates designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter] 💪 WANT A PERSONALIZED PLAN? If you've been trying to lose weight, balance hormones, or get your health back on track but aren't sure what's missing, let's talk. Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris] CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.getyourtrimon.com [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn [https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn] Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

208 | The Secret to Weight Loss Has Nothing to Do With Willpower with Lizzie Merritt

Have you ever wondered why you know exactly what to do to lose weight… but still struggle to follow through? If you're a woman over 40 trying to lose weight while navigating stress, hormone changes, and the challenges of midlife, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I sit down with certified life coach, bestselling author, and weight loss expert Lizzie Merritt to talk about the missing piece many women overlook: the connection between mindset, high cortisol, nervous system regulation, and sustainable weight loss. We dive into why willpower isn't the problem, how chronic stress can keep you stuck in old patterns, and what happens when you stop approaching weight loss through shame, restriction, and self-criticism. Lizzie shares practical tools to help you work with your brain instead of constantly fighting against it. If you've ever thought, "I know what to do, so why can't I just do it?" this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface—and why lasting change begins with curiosity, not punishment. Ready to stop starting over and finally create consistency in midlife? Join us inside the Midlife Thrive Tribe [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership], where we combine simple nutrition, strength training, mindset coaching, and community support to help women lose weight, reduce belly fat, and feel strong again. CONNECT WITH LIZZIE MERRITT Lizzie Merritt is a certified life coach and bestselling author who helps women over 40 lose weight for good without relying on willpower, restriction, or endless dieting. As a former middle school science teacher, she combines brain science, practical tools, and a refreshing dose of honesty to help women understand why lasting change feels so difficult—and how to finally make it easier. Website: http://www.confidentbody.coach/ Books: • LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G94BRJQ4] • You Are A Miracle [https://0176ede8.streak-link.com/C6jpgIUoqKp5aOOd-w1aSBlS/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BHF5S89B] Instagram: @coachlizzie.merritt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachlizzie.merritt Podcast: The Confident Body Podcast [https://0176ede8.streak-link.com/C6jpgIIAANnhZ5X0sgKrWqgj/https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-confident-body-podcast-weight-loss-coaching-for-moms-psychology-brain-hacking%2Fid1660747704] FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full blog and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode: 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/why-you-cant-lose-weight-after-40 [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/why-you-cant-lose-weight-after-40] 💜 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, wondering why your body isn't responding the way it used to, or trying to figure out midlife weight loss on your own... Join Midlife Thrive Tribe. Inside you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/membership] 💌 GET WEEKLY FAT LOSS TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Want practical, hormone-friendly fat loss tips delivered straight to your inbox each week? Join my newsletter and get encouragement, coaching insights, simple strategies, and podcast updates designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter] 💪 WANT A PERSONALIZED PLAN? If you've been trying to lose weight, balance hormones, or get your health back on track but aren't sure what's missing, let's talk. Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris] CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.getyourtrimon.com [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn [https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn] Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

207 | How To Reclaim Your Mindset In Midlife And Trust God For The Results

What if the reason you're stuck isn't your food plan... but the direction you're following? In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful lesson that came to me while watching my son play baseball—one that has everything to do with your mindset, your faith, and the way you navigate challenges in midlife. So many women are trying to lose weight, improve their health, balance their hormones, and create lasting change, yet they feel exhausted from trying to figure everything out on their own. We want the entire roadmap before we take the next step. But what if God never intended us to carry that burden? In this encouraging conversation, I explore a simple but profound picture of what it means to live with daily dependence on Christ instead of relying on self-protection, self-direction, and striving. If you've been wondering how to change your mindset, quiet the pressure, and move forward with more peace and confidence, this episode is for you. You'll walk away encouraged to trust God with the next play instead of trying to control the entire game. Ready for support from women walking a similar journey? Join us inside the Midlife Thrive Tribe [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open], where faith, health, community, and sustainable transformation come together. FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full article and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode: 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/how-to-change-your-mindset-after-40 [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/how-to-change-your-mindset-after-40] 💜 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, wondering why your body isn't responding the way it used to, or trying to figure out midlife weight loss on your own... Join Midlife Thrive Tribe. Inside you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/midlifethrivetribe [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open] 💌 GET WEEKLY FAT LOSS TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Want practical, hormone-friendly fat loss tips delivered straight to your inbox each week? Join my newsletter and get encouragement, coaching insights, simple strategies, and podcast updates designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter] 💪 WANT A PERSONALIZED PLAN? If you've been trying to lose weight, balance hormones, or get your health back on track but aren't sure what's missing, let's talk. Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris] CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.getyourtrimon.com [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn [https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn] Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ [https://www.purple-planet.com/]

206 | 5 Strength Training Myths Keeping Women Over 40 Stuck

Have you been overcomplicating strength training after 40? If you've ever wondered whether you're doing the "right" workout, lifting heavy enough, following the perfect program, or spending enough time in the gym, this episode may be exactly what you need to hear. A major new research review from the American College of Sports Medicine looked at 137 studies involving more than 30,000 people and came to a surprisingly simple conclusion: the biggest difference isn't between workout program A and workout program B. The biggest difference is between doing nothing and doing something. In this episode, I'm breaking down what the latest science says about strength training, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how strength training to lose weight can be much simpler than you've been led to believe. We'll talk about the best approach to building muscle, supporting hormones, improving metabolism, and using strength training as one of the most effective belly fat loss exercises available to women in perimenopause and menopause. Friend, your body doesn't need perfection. It needs participation. FULL BLOG + SHOW NOTES Read the full article and grab the resources mentioned in today's episode: 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/best-belly-fat-loss-exercise-after-40 [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/best-belly-fat-loss-exercise-after-40] 💜 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, wondering why your body isn't responding the way it used to, or trying to figure out midlife weight loss on your own... Join Midlife Thrive Tribe. [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open] Inside, you'll get weekly coaching, done-for-you menus, exercise plans, accountability, and the support you need to stay consistent long enough to see real results. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open] 💌 GET WEEKLY FAT LOSS TIPS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 Want practical, hormone-friendly fat loss tips delivered straight to your inbox each week? Join my newsletter and get encouragement, coaching insights, simple strategies, and podcast updates designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/newsletter] 💪 WANT A PERSONALIZED PLAN? If you've been trying to lose weight, balance hormones, or get your health back on track but aren't sure what's missing, let's talk. Book a free Discovery Call and we'll discuss where you are, what's keeping you stuck, and the fastest path toward your goals. Sometimes one personalized conversation can save months—or years—of frustration. 👉 https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/work-with-kris] CONNECT WITH ME Website: https://www.getyourtrimon.com [https://www.getyourtrimon.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn [https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn] Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com/ [https://www.purple-planet.com/]