EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 12 MIN
Weight feel like a constant battle in your '40's? Here's why!
from The Vital Shift · host Sarah Wood
This week in The Vital Shift I’m addressing a common frustration I hear from women in their 40’s.And it goes something like this:I’ve always been fit and active, I eat healthy and for the most part I’ve been able to maintain a slim figure……but since I hit my ‘40’s I’ve stacked on the weight and it happened so quickly! I can’t understand it - I’m still active, I eat healthy but now I only need to look at food and I gain weight!Sound familiar? Listen to the full episode to learn: The 3 main drivers of stubborn weight gain in your ‘40’s The interventions that actually work Why it’s so important to focus on sustainable lifestyle solutions, including mindset - so you can STOP starting over!PLUS I share the details of my new FREE upcoming masterclass taking place on Tuesday March 3 at 8pm NZST:Fat Loss Secrets for Women 40+ see the link below to register. 00:00 Welcome to The Vital Shift + Today’s Midlife Weight Gain Question00:21 Why Weight Suddenly Creeps On in Your 40s01:10 Driver #1: Muscle Loss & a Slower Metabolism03:34 Can You Rebuild Muscle After 40? Strength Training Proof & Benefits04:55 Driver #2: The Stress & Demands of Midlife06:31 Driver #3: Perimenopause Symptoms, Sleep, Cravings & Calories09:19 The Fix: A Holistic Plan—Strength, Sleep, Protein & Mindset09:54 Real-Life Balance: Enjoying Treats Without Guilt (Maintenance Mindset)10:53 Invitation: Free Masterclass ‘Fat Loss Secrets for Women 40+’11:39 Q&A, Subscribe, Disclaimer & ClosingFREE Masterclass:Fat loss secrets for women 40+How to lose stubborn perimenopause weight even when nothing’s working Tuesday March 3rd 8pm NZSTRegister here
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