Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat

117 | Are Your Supplements Causing You to Gain Weight? 4 Things to Check Right Now

Could your daily supplements be secretly making you gain weight? In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down the top 4 supplements that may be working against your metabolism, especially for women over 40 navigating perimenopause, belly fat, and stubborn weight gain.
You’ll learn: ✅ Why rancid fish oil can increase inflammation and trigger fat storage ✅ How too much zinc disrupts your mineral balance and raises your risk for weight gain ✅ The hidden dangers of iron overload, anemia myths, and the critical role of copper and vitamin A in weight loss and energy ✅ Why synthetic B vitamins in cheap multivitamins can fuel cortisol, cravings, and belly fat
If you’ve been taking supplements hoping to boost energy, balance hormones, or burn stubborn fat — but feel like nothing’s working — this episode is for you.
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN
 
 
 

116 | 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.
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN
 

115 | Feeling Anxious, Wired & Exhausted? Here’s How to Get Out of Burnout for Good — With Shan Wright

If you’ve been feeling anxious, wired, exhausted, and like your body is working against you after 40 — this episode is for you.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Shan Wright, a registered nurse and burnout recovery coach, we’re breaking down exactly what you can do to get out of burnout, calm your anxious mind, balance your mood, and start feeling like yourself again.
We’ll talk about the signs of burnout most women over 40 miss, how it’s connected to weight gain, sleep issues, hormone imbalances, and why you might be mistaking burnout symptoms for ADHD.
Shan shares simple, practical tools you can start using today to stop the cycle of anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and energy crashes — so you can reclaim your energy, improve your sleep, and finally feel calm, focused, and in control again.
If you’ve been googling “Why am I so tired after 40?” or “How to stop feeling anxious all the time” — don’t miss this one.
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN
 

114 | Anxious, Irritable & Gaining Weight After 40? It Could Be Burnout - With Shan Wright

Feeling anxious, irritable, and noticing stubborn weight gain after 40? You’re not alone — and it might not be “just stress” or hormones. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Nurse and burnout recovery expert Shan Wright to unpack the sneaky signs of burnout most women miss.
Shan opens up about her own burnout journey, the mistakes she made while chasing quick fixes for anxiety and exhaustion, and how it impacted her weight, mood, and focus. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s burnout, perimenopause, or even ADHD — you need to hear this conversation.
We’ll cover:👉 How to recognize burnout beyond feeling ‘tired’👉 The connection between anxiety, irritability, and midlife weight gain👉 Practical tools to start identifying burnout in your own life
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive into simple, practical steps you can take to finally get out of burnout and calm your anxiety from the root.
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN
 

113 | Why Weight Loss Won’t Fix Your Metabolism (And What Actually Will)

If you’ve ever thought “If I could just lose weight, I’d feel better” — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking the big mistake women over 40 keep making when it comes to weight loss, metabolism, and long-term health.
Weight loss and health are not the same thing. You can shed pounds and still struggle with fatigue, bloating, belly fat, hormone imbalances, and low energy. I’m breaking down a real client story of how extreme dieting and fasting led to temporary weight loss — but left her dealing with constipation, anemia, hot flashes, and blood pressure issues.
We’ll dive into:👉 Why weight loss alone won’t fix your metabolism👉 How restrictive diets can trigger fatigue, perimenopause symptoms, and nutrient deficiencies👉 The key markers you should track daily to support your energy, digestion, hormones, and mood👉 A simple tool I use with clients to reconnect with their bodies and build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle after 40
Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or just trying to lose stubborn belly fat and boost energy naturally, this episode will give you the truth about what your body really needs — and how to finally break the cycle of yo-yo dieting for good.
 
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Would love to see you there!
In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN

112 | How to Feel Confident in Your Clothes Again After 40 with Heather Riggs

If your closet feels like it’s working against you these days, you are not alone. One of the biggest struggles women face in perimenopause and menopause is watching their body — and waistline — change, and feeling like nothing in their wardrobe fits or flatters the same way it used to.
In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Riggs, host of the Her Style Podcast, image consultant, and certified color specialist. We’re talking about how hormonal changes, weight gain after 40, and shifting body shapes can affect your personal style and confidence — and what you can actually do about it.
We cover:✨ How to feel confident in your clothes again after 40✨ Simple, doable tips for rediscovering your personal style in midlife✨ Why knowing your best colors makes a big difference for perimenopausal and menopausal women✨ How to start a capsule wardrobe (even if you’re super busy)✨ Style advice for weight fluctuations, belly fat, and midlife body changes✨ Confidence-boosting hacks for date night, brunch, or just your everyday leggings look
If you’ve been craving a little wardrobe refresh or just want to feel more like you again in this season of life, this conversation is going to leave you inspired.
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Would love to see you there!
In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN

111 | My #1 Non-Negotiable for Weight Loss and Hormone Balance After 40

Are you over 40 and feeling stuck with weight gain, low energy, mood swings, or stubborn belly fat? In this episode, I’m sharing the one non-negotiable habit that completely changed my health, balanced my hormones, and helped me finally feel like myself again after 40.
We’ll talk about why having one simple, grounding daily habit is essential for weight loss, hormone health, reducing stress, and boosting energy — especially in perimenopause and menopause. I’ll also share a powerful story about one of my clients who discovered her own non-negotiable and how it transformed her relationship with food, cravings, and emotional eating.
If you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, belly fat, perimenopause symptoms, or weight loss resistance — this episode will help you identify the one thing that anchors your health and makes everything else easier.
Hit play to learn:
The exact daily habit I won’t skip for weight loss and hormone balance
How your morning routine affects your metabolism, cravings, and stress levels
Why finding your personal non-negotiable is critical after 40
A client story you’ll relate to if you struggle with emotional eating or staying consistent
 
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN

110 | Is Your Weight Gain After 40 Really About Hormones — Or Are You Just Eating Too Much?

Is your weight gain after 40 really just about hormones — or are you eating too much? 🤔 In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest myths about midlife weight gain and uncovering the truth about what’s actually happening inside your body during perimenopause and menopause.
You’ll learn how hormonal changes like declining estrogen and rising cortisol levels affect your metabolism, increase belly fat, trigger cravings, and mess with your energy, sleep, and mood. But that’s only half the story. The other half? The sneaky eating habits and lifestyle patterns that creep in during this season of life and make those hormone-driven symptoms even worse.
If you’ve been struggling with belly fat, menopause weight gain, fatigue, cravings, emotional eating, or weight loss resistance after 40, this episode is for you. I’ll share the exact midlife weight loss strategies I teach inside my Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40 program — including simple, research-backed tips you can start using this week to balance hormones, boost metabolism, and finally feel like yourself again.
✨ Topics we cover in this episode:
The real reason women gain weight in perimenopause and menopause
How hormonal shifts affect metabolism, hunger, cravings, and fat storage
Common eating habits that sneak in and sabotage midlife weight loss
How to balance your hormones naturally without dieting
The best foods and habits to boost metabolism after 40
Why focusing on mindset, stress, and sleep is just as important as what you eat
Simple, doable lifestyle changes to reduce belly fat and increase energy
🎙️ Whether you're dealing with stubborn weight gain, bloating, low energy, or unpredictable cravings, you’ll walk away from this episode feeling empowered and ready to take back control of your health.
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Would love to see you there!
In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN

109 | Is Emotional Baggage Wrecking Your Metabolism? Why Your Body Feels Stuck

If you’re a woman over 40 dealing with low energy, stubborn weight gain, menopause symptoms like hot flashes and bloating, or just feeling emotionally exhausted — this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m shifting gears and addressing these menopause and perimenopause symptoms from a different angle. We’re digging into how unhealed trauma, chronic stress, and emotional wounds fill your stress bucket and silently affect your metabolism, weight loss efforts, and energy levels.
I’ll be sharing what Scripture says about how worry, fear, and unforgiveness can manifest as disease in the body — yes, even things like fatigue, belly fat, and digestive issues. If you’ve been trying to boost your metabolism, lose weight after 40, and feel like yourself again but nothing seems to stick, this might be the missing link you didn’t realize you needed.
We’ll also talk about how trauma physically impacts your hormones, nervous system, and weight loss resistance, plus how to start releasing it through faith, mindset work, and simple habits that support your health during menopause and beyond.
Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:
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Would love to see you there!
In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN

108 | Which Stress Phase Are You In? The 3 Stages of Adrenal Dysfunction (And How to Fix It)

Ever feel like stress hits you differently now that you’re over 40? One minute you’re snapping at everyone, the next you’re crying in your car… and then you’re just numb, barely getting through the day. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
In Episode 108: Which Stress Phase Are You In? The 3 Stages of Adrenal Dysfunction (And How to Fix It), we’re diving deep into adrenal dysfunction (aka adrenal fatigue) — what it is, how it wrecks your metabolism and hormones, and how to know which phase you’re in right now. I’ll break down the three stages of adrenal fatigue:➡️ The Fighter (Overstimulation)➡️ The Escape Artist (Overload)➡️ The Freeze (Exhaustion)
You’ll learn the exact signs and symptoms of each phase, from belly fat, brain fog, and sugar cravings to chronic fatigue, depression, and hormone imbalance. Plus, I’ll give you simple, practical steps you can start today to balance your cortisol, support your adrenal glands, and boost your energy naturally.
If you’re dealing with stress, weight gain around your belly, low energy, sleep problems, or perimenopause and menopause symptoms, don’t miss this one — it could be the missing piece to finally start feeling like yourself again.
Tune in now and find out which adrenal stress phase you’re in… and what to do about it.
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In health,Lara Frendjian, RHN