Episode 85: Why Weight Loss After 50 Isn’t About Willpower — It’s About Hormones & Metabolism with Lori Balue

If you’re over 50, eating healthy, staying active, and still gaining weight, this episode is for you.In Episode 85 of The Balanced Body Podcast, I’m joined by Lori Balue, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who lost 100 pounds naturally after 50 and now helps women rebalance their hormones, repair their metabolism, and achieve lasting weight loss without extreme dieting or medications.In this episode, we break down why weight loss after 50 isn’t about willpower — and what’s actually happening behind the scenes when your body feels stuck despite doing everything “right.”Before we dive in, if you’ve ever wondered why your weight won’t budge or your energy feels depleted, you can take my free Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to identify what may be slowing your metabolism and driving weight loss resistance: 👉https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouInside this conversation, we cover:Why women over 50 regain weight even on “healthy diets”The role of cortisol, insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, thyroid function, and bile flow in midlife weight gainHow stress and burnout quietly sabotage metabolismWhy traditional bloodwork misses key hormone and metabolic issuesHow functional lab testing (DUTCH, GI-MAP, HTMA, MRT, Fluids iQ) uncovers root causesLori’s Aging Adventurously™ method and how women reclaim energy, confidence, and their bodies after 50If you’ve ever thought “What is wrong with my body?” — this episode will connect the dots and give you clarity.🎧 Listen now to learn why trying harder isn’t the answer — understanding your hormones is.🔗 Lori's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loribalueweightloss/Website: https://www.loribalue.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn5_Po6BdVvjOjTI8MUYSRAEmail: [email protected] 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