157 | Why You Can’t Lose Weight After 40 (Even When Your Bloodwork Is “Normal”)
About this episode
Lara Frendjian discusses why women over 40 may struggle with weight loss despite normal bloodwork and offers insights into metabolic health.
If you’ve been told your bloodwork is “normal”… but you’re still gaining weight, exhausted, not sleeping well, and feel like your body is off — this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: “normal” lab results do not always mean optimal — especially when it comes to metabolism, hormones, and weight loss after 40. In this episode, Lara breaks down why so many women in perimenopause and menopause feel stuck despite doing everything right — eating healthy, exercising, and following their doctor’s advice — yet still struggling with stubborn weight gain, low energy, and brain fog. You’ll learn how to start looking at your bloodwork differently, and why subtle imbalances in key markers can impact fat loss, insulin resistance, and overall metabolic health — even if they fall within standard ranges. This episode will help you connect the dots between your symptoms and what may be happening beneath the surface. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “normal” bloodwork doesn’t always mean your metabolism is healthy The connection between blood sugar, insulin, and weight gain after 40 What fasting glucose and fasting insulin may reveal about fat storage How triglycerides can signal…
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