Why Weight Loss Stops Working at Midlife — A Doctor Explains What Changes

Doctors know nutrition. So why do women gain weight at midlife, and what is it so hard — or seemingly impossible — to lose?In this episode of the Thriving Doctors Podcast, Dr. Vicki Rackner sits down with Heather Awad, MD, a family physician and certified coach who helps professional women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and midlife weight gain.Together, they explore:Why eat less, move more often fails after midlifeThe role of insulin resistance in sudden weight gainEmotional eating doctors don’t recognize as emotional eatingWhy restriction backfires — even for disciplined physiciansHow GLP-1 medications compare to a nutrition-based approachSmall, practical shifts that lead to sustainable weight lossThis is not a diet episode. It’s a physician-level conversation about hormones, metabolism, identity, and compassion — for ourselves and our patients.Here's how you can reach Dr. Awad and take advantage of her free giftsVibrant Menopause Weight Loss WebsiteVibrant-MD PodcastInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeFree Gift Link: info.vibrant-md.com/breakfastFor more tips and strategies about how to get more of what you want--and less of what you don't.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrivingdoctors/Youtube: @ThrivingDoctors