571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP

571: Why Women Gain Weight in Midlife (And What Actually Works) | Cynthia Thurlow, NP

April 29, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

Cynthia Thurlow discusses the challenges of weight gain in midlife and offers science-backed nutritional strategies.

Why hunger spirals, why fat loss feels harder—especially in midlife—and the simple, science-backed ways to regain control using protein, satiety, and smarter nutrition, with Cynthia Thurlow, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut . This episode is proudly sponsored by: Wildgrain slow-fermented sourdough and fresh pastries go from freezer to bakery-level perfection in under 25 minutes. Yum! Get $30 off your first box and free croissants in every box at Wildgrain.com/MAX or use code MAX at checkout. Momentous holds its products to rigorous quality and purity standards set by the NFL and NBA. I use their creatine and protein regularly. Head to livemomentous.com/genius or use code GENIUS for 35% off your first subscription.

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