Episode 114: Why Healthy Habits Aren't Working Anymore: The Truth About Stress, Hormones & Fat Loss for Women Over 40 with Kerri Hallman

Have you ever wondered why the healthy habits that used to work suddenly aren't anymore?You're eating well, exercising consistently, trying to manage your stress, yet your energy is low, your weight won't budge, and you feel like your body has changed overnight.In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika sits down with hormone coach Kerri Hallman to uncover why so many women—especially after 40—find themselves feeling stuck despite doing all the "right" things.Together, they explore how chronic stress silently impacts your hormones, metabolism, sleep, and ability to lose weight, why traditional weight loss advice often falls short, and how functional testing can help uncover the root causes that standard approaches may overlook.In this episode, you'll learn:• How chronic stress changes your metabolism and hormone health• Why healthy habits may stop producing results over time• The biggest myths keeping women stuck in the weight loss cycle• Why "eat less and exercise more" isn't the full answer• The importance of testing instead of guessing when it comes to your health• How personalized data can help you finally understand what your body needsIf you've ever been told your blood work is "normal" but you know something still isn't right, this conversation will help you look beyond the surface and start making sense of what your body has been trying to tell you.Connect with Monika EvaReady to uncover what's really preventing your body from releasing weight, balancing hormones, and restoring your energy?Start with my free Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment and discover the hidden stressors that may be keeping you stuck.Then come say hi on Instagram @monikaeeva and let me know your biggest takeaway from today's episode.Connect with Kerri Hallman📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrihallman🌐 Website: https://kerrihallman.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerriHallman🎁 Free Fat Loss Over 40 Guide:https://kerri-hallman.aweb.page/fat-loss-over-40Thanks for listening. Please rate & review so we can reach more women with this very important information. Share with a friend whom you know would benefit from listening to The Balanced Body Podcast.Follow your host, Monika Eva, on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeevaTake my FREE Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to find out what's blocking you from releasing the weight & being energized here:https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouLearn more about working with Monika here:https://www.monikaeva.com