The "Eat Less, Exercise More" Trap: What Actually Works at 50+

Have you ever felt like you're doing "all the right things" - counting the calories, hitting the cardio, and staying disciplined - yet your body just isn't responding the way it did ten years ago? Trust me, you aren't crazy, and you aren't alone. In today's episode, I'm diving deep into why the "rules" we learned in our 30s and 40s simply don't apply once we hit midlife. Whether you're noticing new belly fat that seemingly appeared overnight or you're struggling with energy and sleep, the game has changed but that doesn't mean you can't win it! I'm sharing my personal journey of navigating these shifts at 60, including the lessons I've learned about why more isn't always better. We're moving away from the "starve and strain" era and moving into a season of intentional, hormone-supportive living. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on: Why your favorite workouts from a decade ago might actually be spiking your cortisol and holding you back. What resistance training looks like for me now (hint: it's not always heavy lifting!) and why it's non-negotiable. My recent spring break experience and what it taught me about the "order" of how we eat. Why I protect my sleep like it's gold and how progesterone changed the game for my 10-year battle with sleep. How simple breathing can do more for your waistline than an extra hour on the treadmill. I want to make this so simple and doable for you. I'm giving you a list of "action items," but I only want you to pick one to start with today. Let's stop negotiating with our bodies and start listening to what they actually need in this beautiful second act of life. Resources Mentioned: The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé Last Week's Episode: My Hormone Journey & HRT