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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 26 MIN

Episode 21: Doing Everything Right...and Still Gaining Weight? Here's Why

from YOU in Balance · host Jen Alsman, FDN-P, Owner of Younique Balance

Episode 21: Doing Everything Right… and Still Gaining Weight? Here’s WhyIf you feel like you’re eating well, working out, and still gaining weight… this episode is for you.In midlife, your body isn’t broken — it’s adapting. And weight gain isn’t just about calories… it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.In this episode, we break down the real physiology behind midlife weight gain and why your body may be resisting fat loss — even when you’re doing everything “right.”You’ll learn how stress, blood sugar, thyroid function, sleep, inflammation, and hormones all play a role in your metabolism… and what your body actually needs instead.This is not a weight loss episode — it’s a metabolism clarity episode.In this episode:Why “calories in, calories out” isn’t the full pictureHow cortisol and chronic stress impact your metabolismThe role of insulin and blood sugar in fat storageWhy muscle loss, sleep, and inflammation matter more in midlifeEveryday habits that may be silently slowing your metabolismWhere to start to support your body (without doing more)Key takeaway:You don’t need to lose weight to get healthy.You need to support your body so it can lose weight.—Ready to stop guessing and start supporting your metabolism?Book a free discovery call to learn more about personalized testing + 1:1 coaching: https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOt

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