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E108 | Metabolic Shifts After 35: Why Your Old Diet Doesn't Work
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Have you been feeling frustrated that the weight loss strategies that used to work in your twenties and early thirties suddenly seem ineffective? You're not imagining things—your body has fundamentally changed, and it's time to update your approach.
Lindsey and Laken hit this one on the head in today's show. For women over 35, biology shifts in ways that demand a complete rethinking of fat loss strategies. Hormonal fluctuations, declining muscle mass, and increased insulin resistance create a perfect storm that makes traditional diet approaches not just ineffective, but potentially counterproductive. The good news? Understanding these changes is the first step toward creating sustainable results.
- We break down the five non-negotiable habits for fat loss after 35 that actually work with your biology instead of against it.
- Blood sugar stability through strategic protein timing becomes crucial as insulin sensitivity decreases.
- Strength training emerges as true "medicine," preserving precious muscle tissue that directly impacts your metabolic rate.
- Nervous system regulation through simple practices like morning sunlight exposure and daily walking helps manage the cortisol-insulin connection that drives stubborn belly fat.
- Proper mitochondrial support through nutrition and supplements counteracts age-related energy decline.
- Finally, minimizing environmental toxins, especially alcohol, supports optimal hormone metabolism.
The harsh truth is that many women are stuck in patterns that worked for their 25-year-old bodies while expecting the same results in their current physiology. It's not about willpower or trying harder—it's about working smarter with your changing biology. No more fad diets, detoxes, or excessive cardio sessions that leave you exhausted and frustrated.
Ready to align your approach with your body's new rulebook? This episode provides the roadmap for predictable, sustainable, and empowering fat loss that works with your biology rather than against it. Your best body composition doesn't require perfection—just consistency with the right strategies.
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Chapters
1. Weight Loss After 35: Wake-Up Call (00:00:00)
2. Blood Sugar Stability: Breaking Insulin Cycles (00:06:27)
3. Muscle is Medicine: Strength Training Essentials (00:11:16)
4. Nervous System Regulation: Managing Chronic Stress (00:16:13)
5. Protein Timing and Mitochondrial Support (00:21:58)
6. Environmental Toxins and Lifestyle Changes (00:25:18)
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