How to Get Rid of Bloating and Inflammation Over 40 | MMP Ep. 200

You're eating clean. You're moving your body. But you still feel bloated, puffy, inflamed—and the scale won’t budge.Sound familiar?In this episode, we break down why inflammation could be the hidden reason your body is holding onto weight—even when you're doing everything “right.”This is especially common for women over 40, when hormone shifts, gut stress, and metabolic slowdowns collide.👉 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your bloat isn’t just about food—it’s a hormonal signal- How inflammation impacts digestion, detox, and fat loss- The surprising role of estrogen, cortisol, and insulin in driving bloat- Signs your “healthy” habits might actually be fueling inflammation- 5 practical steps to reduce inflammation and finally move the needleThis isn’t about restriction or guessing—it’s about understanding the root cause so you can work with your body, not against it.🔥 Ready to ditch the bloat and finally burn fat this summer?Our Summer Slim Down is open—and it’s your chance to reset inflammation, rebalance hormones, and unlock real results.Get your meal plan, workouts, bloat-reducing blueprint, and coaching all in one.Join here: https://www.vitalityoet.com/offers/agzcEkijTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(00:43) - Overview of Bloating & Inflammation (+ Summer Challenge Announcement)(02:05) - What is Bloating?(04:09) - What is Inflammation?(08:37) - Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation(10:55) - What is causing Chronic Inflammation?(18:34) - Bloating vs Inflammation(20:20) - Why does this get worse with age? (and what the real problem is)(33:29) - What can you do to improve your inflammation & bloating?(45:31) - Final thoughts + reminders (link below)CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat🍴- what you should eat 🌮- exercise adjustments🏋🏽‍♀️- lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://forms.gle/4LMFxT7Jk23Yphq46‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Apply for coaching with us! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Our Website! -https://www.vitalityoet.com/‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ All other links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----© 2025 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET