Weight Loss in Midlife - Strategies, Support and Empowerment
About this episode
Jessica Valant discusses effective and sustainable weight loss strategies for women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's changes and supporting it rather than fighting against it.
Most women are told that weight loss in midlife requires extreme dieting or pushing themselves harder than ever. But what if that approach is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant breaks down the real science behind weight changes in midlife—and why “eat less, exercise more” often backfires. She validates our desires for strategies that are effective and sustainable, while explaining the science behind why we gain weight in midlife. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, exhausted, or disconnected from your body, this episode will help you shift out of that cycle and into a way of supporting your body that actually works. You’ll learn: How your nervous system directly impacts weight, hormones, and overall health The role of estrogen in fat distribution, metabolism, and stress response Why strength training and daily movement matter more than ever in midlife The importance of realistic, personalized goals that fit your life This conversation goes beyond weight loss—it’s about feeling strong, safe, and at home in your body during a time of change. If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, this episode will give…
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