Mend Your Midlife Metabolism | Weight Loss, Insulin Resistance, Fatigue, Metabolism, Cortisol Belly

Do you feel discouraged by weight gain in menopause and wonder why your body feels so unfamiliar? Have you started questioning whether your struggles are physical, spiritual—or both? Do you want to honor God with your health but feel confused about how to do that in midlife? In this episode, I’m joined by Alejandra Kottke for a faith-centered conversation about weight gain in menopause, metabolism, and what it truly means to walk worthy in this season of life. We talk honestly about how hormonal shifts impact weight, energy, and confidence, and why menopause weight gain is not a sign of failure, lack of discipline, or weak faith. Together, we explore the intersection of faith and physiology—why your body’s changing needs matter, how insulin resistance and stress can show up during menopause, and how striving harder often pulls us further away from peace. This conversation reframes midlife health as stewardship, not punishment, and invites you to listen to your body while staying rooted in truth. If you’ve been wrestling with guilt, confusion, or pressure around weight gain in menopause, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and hope. It’s a reminder that walking worthy doesn’t mean pushing harder—it means aligning your body, mind, and spirit with how God designed you to function in this season. If you’re ready to support your metabolism in a simple, sustainable way and want a clear place to start, be sure to download my free Jumpstart Your Metabolism Guide. It walks you through foundational steps to stabilize blood sugar, reduce metabolic stress, and help your body feel safe again in midlife. 👉🏼 Grab the free guide here: https://carrieswellnessrx.com 👉🏼 Join my free Facebook community for midlife women navigating metabolism and insulin resistance: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 💌 Questions or feedback? Email me at Menopause Weight Loss Plan Not Working? The Hidden Blood Sugar Connection You Might Be Missing Cortisol Belly: The Stubborn Belly Fat No Amount of Crunches Can Fix

Do you feel frustrated that weight loss resolutions never seem to work anymore in midlife? Have you started the New Year determined to “do better,” only to feel stuck, exhausted, or discouraged already? Does it feel like no matter how hard you try, your body just won’t respond the way it used to? In this episode, we unpack why weight loss resolutions so often fail women in midlife—and why it’s not a motivation or willpower problem. You’ll learn how insulin resistance quietly blocks fat loss, drives stubborn belly fat, and makes traditional dieting backfire after 40. We talk about why trying harder actually increases metabolic stress, why your body isn’t broken, and how understanding insulin can completely change your approach to weight loss in the New Year. This episode walks you through a simple 3-step metabolic reset rhythm focused on supporting insulin, gentle movement, and renewing your mind—without restriction, punishment, or extremes. You’ll learn why stabilizing blood sugar matters more than cutting calories, how small daily habits can turn fat burning back on, and why alignment with your physiology leads to sustainable results. If you’re tired of setting health resolutions that collapse by February, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a better way forward. If you’re ready to support your metabolism in a simple, sustainable way and want a clear place to start, be sure to download my free Jumpstart Your Metabolism Guide. It walks you through foundational steps to stabilize blood sugar, reduce metabolic stress, and help your body feel safe again—especially in this midlife season. 👉🏼 Grab the free guide here: https://carrieswellnessrx.com 👉🏼 Join my free Facebook community for midlife women navigating metabolism and insulin resistance: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community 💌 Questions or feedback? Email me at Menopause Weight Loss Plan Not Working? The Hidden Blood Sugar Connection You Might Be Missing Cortisol Belly: The Stubborn Belly Fat No Amount of Crunches Can Fix

Do you feel bloated, off your routine, or discouraged after the holidays? Have you started worrying that you “ruined everything” with holiday eating? Does weight gain feel harder to bounce back from in midlife than it used to? In this episode, we unpack why holiday weight gain feels worse in midlife—and why it’s not a willpower problem. You’ll learn how hormonal shifts, slower insulin response, disrupted sleep, and stress all combine to make weight gain show up faster and stick around longer during this season. We talk about why one holiday season does not create insulin resistance, why your body isn’t broken, and how a simple metabolism reset can help restore balance quickly and gently. This episode walks you through a 3-day metabolism reset focused on blood sugar support, gentle movement, and sleep—without dieting, restriction, or shame. You’ll learn why protein-first meals matter, how simple daily movement helps lower blood sugar, and why eating too close to bedtime can block fat-burning hormones and lead to weight gain overnight. If you’re feeling discouraged, stuck, or afraid to step on the scale after the holidays, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and practical next steps. If you’re ready to support your metabolism in a simple, sustainable way and want a clear place to start, be sure to download my free Jumpstart Your Metabolism Guide. It walks you through foundational steps to stabilize blood sugar, reduce metabolic stress, and help your body feel safe again—especially after the holidays. 👉🏼 Grab the free guide here: https://carrieswellnessrx.com 👉🏼Join my free Facebook community for midlife women navigating metabolism and insulin resistance: Midlife Metabolism Community 💌 Questions or feedback? Email me at Menopause Weight Loss Plan Not Working? The Hidden Blood Sugar Connection You Might Be Missing Cortisol Belly: The Stubborn Belly Fat No Amount of Crunches Can Fix            

Do you feel exhausted even when you’re eating “healthy” and trying to do all the right things? Are you dragging through the afternoon, relying on coffee just to get through the day? Have you started wondering if this constant lack of energy is just part of midlife? In this episode, we unpack why lack of energy in midlife is often a metabolism problem — not a motivation problem. You’ll learn how chronic stress and elevated cortisol quietly slow metabolism, drain energy, and keep your body stuck in survival mode. We talk about why fatigue often shows up before weight gain, why fixing female hormones alone doesn’t work if stress isn’t addressed, and how cortisol acts as a master hormone that influences energy, insulin, and overall metabolic function. This episode also walks you through three simple, non-diet lifestyle shifts that help calm cortisol and begin restoring energy — including gratitude, intentional pauses, and daily moments of fun. If you’ve been feeling worn down, overwhelmed, or discouraged by your midlife body, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and practical next steps. If you’re ready to begin supporting your metabolism in a simple, sustainable way and want a clear place to start, be sure to download my free Jumpstart Your Metabolism Guide. It walks you through foundational steps to support blood sugar, reduce metabolic stress, and help your body feel safe again. 👉🏼 Grab the free guide here: https://carrieswellnessrx.com 👉🏼Join my free Facebook community for midlife women navigating metabolism and insulin resistance: Midlife Metabolism Community 💌 Questions or feedback? Email me at Menopause Weight Loss Plan Not Working? The Hidden Blood Sugar Connection You Might Be Missing Cortisol Belly: The Stubborn Belly Fat No Amount of Crunches Can Fix

Are you eating healthy, exercising, and doing everything “right,” yet the scale refuses to budge… especially in menopause? Do you feel those afternoon crashes, constant cravings, or that stubborn midlife belly that will not move no matter what you try? Have you ever wondered why your body seems to be working against you? In this episode, we uncover the deeper reason most weight-loss plans fail midlife women: blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance. You’ll learn why menopause makes this more common, how stress and nutrition affect your metabolic health, and the simple steps you can begin today to steady your energy, reduce cravings, and finally see your body respond again. This conversation is for every woman who feels frustrated, confused, or stuck — and needs clarity, hope, and a starting point. If you are ready to start putting these strategies into action and want a simple way to begin balancing your blood sugar, calming cravings, and getting your energy back… have you downloaded my free Jumpstart Your Metabolism Guide yet? It walks you through the exact first steps to stabilize blood sugar and support your midlife metabolism. 👉🏼 Grab the free guide here: https://carrieswellnessrx.com 👉🏼Join my free Facebook community for midlife women navigating metabolism and insulin resistance: Midlife Metabolism Community 💌 Questions or feedback? Email me at Cortisol Belly: The Stubborn Belly Fat No Amount of Crunches Can Fix The #1 Habit Sabotaging Weight Loss in Midlife