Episode 49: When the Same Habits Stop Working: Midlife Nutrition Explained with Amanda Nighbert, RD

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian Amanda Nighbert to unpack the connection between hormones, metabolism, and nutrition in perimenopause and menopause. We explore why your body can feel so stubborn during this stage of life—why the same diet and exercise you’ve always done may suddenly stop working, or even lead to weight gain. Amanda explains how hormonal changes drive insulin resistance and increase risk for metabolic syndrome, what nutrients are most important to support bone and muscle health, and why overcomplicating nutrition is the biggest trap midlife women fall into. We also tackle common social media myths and the key mindset shift: stop collecting information and start putting change into action.Find Amanda Nighbert:Learn more about Amanda and her LEAN programFollow on Instagram: @amandanighbertrdAmanda's You Tube Channelthestartinggatepodcast.comEmail us with questions and topics you want us to cover at [email protected] us on social media @thestartinggatepodcastThe content in this podcast is for general reference and educational purposes only.  It is not meant to be complete or exhaustive, or to be applicable to anyspecific individual’s medical condition.   No information provided in this podcast constitutes medical advice and is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  This podcast does not create a physician- patient relationship and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please do not rely on this podcast for emergency medical treatment.  Remember that everyone is different so make sure you consult your own healthcare professional before seeking any new treatment and before you alter, suspend, or initiate a new change in your routine.