The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

Lose Weight in Your 40s: No More Counting Calories

February 13, 2024 Louise Digby Season 1 Episode 51
Lose Weight in Your 40s: No More Counting Calories
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
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The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
Lose Weight in Your 40s: No More Counting Calories
Feb 13, 2024 Season 1 Episode 51
Louise Digby

Frustrated by the weight gain that seems to happen after turning 40 despite maintaining your usual routine?


Do the diets that once seemed like magic now fail to make any difference, leaving you feeling defeated?


Even with careful attention to your diet and consistent physical activity, it might feel like your efforts are in vain. You've experimented with various diets, yet none have lived up to the success stories you've heard.


It can be incredibly discouraging, but you're not alone in this struggle.


In today's episode, Louise Digby takes another look at the myth that calories are all that matter and explores the real reasons why weight loss can become more challenging after 40. We're moving past the era of restrictive eating and number crunching to explore the broader factors contributing to effective and lasting weight management.


Prepare to leave behind the cycle of frustration and finally achieve your health goals!


Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here:https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1


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00:00 - Episode start

02:10 - Debunking the myth that weight loss is solely determined by calorie deficit

03:38 - Exploring additional factors for efficient fat burning beyond the calorie deficit

05:20 - Retraining our bodies to prioritise fat-burning

07:07 - Understanding the role of metabolism in weight management

09:33 - Exploring how muscle mass fuels fat loss and maintains a healthy metabolic response

12:54 - Investigating the impact of hormones on weight gain, specifically during perimenopause.

16:26 - Examining the connection between gut health, inflammation, and brain function

19:35 - Discussing the effects of a high toxic load on hormone detoxification and weight gain

22:01 - Highlighting the dangers of a prolonged calorie deficit and how to use it strategically

27:57 - Choosing nutrient-dense foods and antioxidants for sustainable weight management

35:37 - Shifting our mindset towards a healthy relationship with food

41:42 - Embracing a holistic approach to weight loss, addressing the whole body rather than just dieting


If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-metabolism-weight-loss-beyond-diets/id1667816127.

Or reach Louise via the links below:


Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1

Show Notes

Frustrated by the weight gain that seems to happen after turning 40 despite maintaining your usual routine?


Do the diets that once seemed like magic now fail to make any difference, leaving you feeling defeated?


Even with careful attention to your diet and consistent physical activity, it might feel like your efforts are in vain. You've experimented with various diets, yet none have lived up to the success stories you've heard.


It can be incredibly discouraging, but you're not alone in this struggle.


In today's episode, Louise Digby takes another look at the myth that calories are all that matter and explores the real reasons why weight loss can become more challenging after 40. We're moving past the era of restrictive eating and number crunching to explore the broader factors contributing to effective and lasting weight management.


Prepare to leave behind the cycle of frustration and finally achieve your health goals!


Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here:https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1


--TOPICS COVERED–


00:00 - Episode start

02:10 - Debunking the myth that weight loss is solely determined by calorie deficit

03:38 - Exploring additional factors for efficient fat burning beyond the calorie deficit

05:20 - Retraining our bodies to prioritise fat-burning

07:07 - Understanding the role of metabolism in weight management

09:33 - Exploring how muscle mass fuels fat loss and maintains a healthy metabolic response

12:54 - Investigating the impact of hormones on weight gain, specifically during perimenopause.

16:26 - Examining the connection between gut health, inflammation, and brain function

19:35 - Discussing the effects of a high toxic load on hormone detoxification and weight gain

22:01 - Highlighting the dangers of a prolonged calorie deficit and how to use it strategically

27:57 - Choosing nutrient-dense foods and antioxidants for sustainable weight management

35:37 - Shifting our mindset towards a healthy relationship with food

41:42 - Embracing a holistic approach to weight loss, addressing the whole body rather than just dieting


If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple Podcasts, give this a follow, and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-metabolism-weight-loss-beyond-diets/id1667816127.

Or reach Louise via the links below:


Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss?

Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1