Why I Was Exercising More and Still Gaining Weight

Why are so many women eating better, exercising more, and still gaining weight in midlife? After cutting back on wine, adding Pilates, yoga, and strength training, I expected the scale to move in the right direction. Instead, I gained weight. So I handed my food journal and exercise log to nutrition coach and body transformation expert Sara Frenza and asked her to tell me what I was missing. The answer was not what I expected. In this episode, Sara reviews my real nutrition and exercise habits and explains some of the most common mistakes women make when trying to lose weight during perimenopause and midlife. Together we discuss: • Why eating "healthy" doesn't always lead to weight loss • The nutrition mistakes that can quietly stall progress • How metabolism, hormones, and body composition change in midlife • Why exercise alone is often not enough • The role of strength training, protein, and recovery • What sustainable weight loss actually looks like after 40 Sara also shares her own experience overcoming chronic dieting and significant weight gain before developing a more sustainable approach to body composition, metabolic health, and long term wellness. If you've ever found yourself asking, "I'm doing everything right, so why isn't anything changing?" this conversation may help explain why. Sara has been published in top fitness magazines such as Strong Fitness magazine, Inside Fitness magazine, D'Fyne Fitness and Muscle and Health magazine, and has graced the covers multiple times.    Tune in!