What I Never Ask My Clients To Do To Lose Weight in Perimenopause

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

What if everything you've been taught about weight loss is actually sabotaging your efforts? As a Perimenopause Naturopath and Weight Loss Nutritionist, I'm pulling back the curtain on the five common weight loss approaches that I refuse to recommend to my perimenopausal and menopausal clients.
The outdated practice of counting calories completely misses what matters most—food quality and how different foods affect inflammation and blood glucose. Similarly, starvation tactics don't work; they throw your body into survival mode where it clings desperately to resources. Women going through hormonal transitions need proper nourishment, not deprivation. And contrary to popular belief, flogging yourself with intense workouts can actually block weight loss by raising cortisol and inflammation levels. A simple brisk walk after meals does far more for fat burning than exhausting HIIT sessions.
I've seen countless women transform their bodies and health when they stop guessing about nutrition and start addressing the real blockers to weight loss. Scientific approaches eliminate the frustrating trial and error, while proper stress management techniques help regulate the nervous system—a critical but often overlooked aspect of weight management during perimenopause and menopause. Simple practices like mindful breathing, nature walks, or engaging in activities you love can dramatically impact your body's ability to burn fat efficiently.
This episode distills decades of clinical experience into practical, evidence-based strategies that support women through midlife transitions. Whether you're struggling with stubborn weight gain or simply want to optimise your approach to health, these insights will help you navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence. Follow the Ageless and Awesome podcast for weekly episodes dedicated to helping you thrive in your 40s, 50s and beyond with great health, positive mindset, and outrageous confidence.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Ageless and Awesome Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Five Weight Loss Don'ts Revealed (00:01:34)

3. Stop Starving and Overexercising (00:04:11)

4. No Guesswork in Weight Management (00:07:27)

5. Stress Management: Key to Breaking Plateaus (00:09:54)

6. Creating a Fantastic Life Forward (00:13:57)