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Send us Fan MailEverything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong | Ailsa Hitchens on Insulin, Protein, Sleep & MetabolismIn this High Tea with Lady V year-in-review episode, the host revisits a conversation with UK menopause nutritionist and coach Ailsa Hitchens about her book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. They challenge the “eat less, move more” approach and discuss menopause weight gain as a metabolic and hormonal issue involving insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes, inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health. Hitchens emphasizes protein-rich breakfasts, fewer snacks and proper meal spacing, food order to blunt glucose spikes, and lifestyle basics like planning, strength training, and guided meditation to reduce stress. They also cover risks beyond weight—cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s—plus the role of estrogen/progesterone balance, detox via regular bowel movements, and practical habit-building tools like journaling.00:00 Welcome and Season Tease01:12 Menopause Weight Loss Myths02:29 Why the Book Hits Home03:27 Glucose Spikes and Prediabetes05:42 Medical Advice Gone Wrong06:54 Why She Wrote This Book09:10 Midlife Weight and Health Risks12:39 Making Change Stick16:00 Calories Myth and Protein17:57 Breakfast and Food Noise23:31 Stop Grazing Start Resetting27:13 Metabolic Health and Longevity32:13 Gut Bacteria and Fiber35:25 Food Variety and Journaling39:19 Seasonal Mood Triggers40:30 Rewriting Your Health Rules42:35 Cycle Syncing Food Exercise45:00 Estrogen Balance And Gut46:49 Everyday Detox Basics50:29 Self Care Without Guilt55:18 Stress Metabolism Explained59:27 Meditation And HRV Tracking01:04:01 Testing Versus Basics01:06:57 Sleep Planning Tipping Points01:12:02 Protein Breakfast For Stability01:14:21 Wrap Up Resources Disclaimerwww.AilsaHichens.comThanks for listening! What topics do you want to delve into? Let us know at [email protected] High Tea with Lady V on Instagram Follow High Tea with Lady V Podcast on Facebook Follow High Tea with Lady V on Facebook group Follow High Tea with Lady V on Twitter Watch this episode on YouTube