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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2025 · 40 MIN

Your Body Isn't Broken: Weight Loss, Hormones, and Cortisol with Dr Shami

from The Not Drinking Alcohol Today Podcast · host Isabella Ferguson and Meg Webb

Dr. Shamistra Barathan breaks down the science of midlife weight gain and reveals the three missing pieces of the puzzle for women struggling despite diet and exercise changes. Some key points:Weight loss struggles are often tied to hidden hormonal imbalancesCalories-in/calories-out model outdated – it's about hormones telling your body to store or burn fatInsulin resistance can exist for years despite normal blood sugar readingsChronic stress creates cortisol patterns that tell your body to store fatMuscle loss accelerates after 40, reducing your ability to burn caloriesSimple habit changes like morning protein, standing breaks, and basic resistance exercises can create significant resultsPerimenopause accelerates these challenges as estrogen declinesTake back control of your health with these practical, science-backed strategies to address the root causes of midlife weight gain! MEGWeb: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/ ConnectAF group coaching: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching  BELLAWeb: https://isabellaferguson.com.au

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Dr. Shamistra Barathan breaks down the science of midlife weight gain and reveals the three missing pieces of the puzzle for women struggling despite diet and exercise changes. Some key points: Weight loss struggles are often tied to hidden hormonal imbalancesCalories-in/calories-out model outdated – it's about hormones telling your body to store or burn fatInsulin resistance can exist for years despite normal blood sugar readingsChronic stress creates cortisol patterns that tell your body to...

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