The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
This is Why You Gain Weight as You Age
Did you know the diet tricks that worked in your 20s can actually add weight in your 40s?
Wondering why, despite sticking to all the “healthy” habits, your body feels heavier, more sluggish, and stuck with stubborn belly fat?
Could hidden hormonal shifts be quietly working against your efforts?
In this episode, I talk about how our bodies naturally change with age and share targeted steps to support real, lasting weight loss. Learn how to manage key hormones, keep stress in check, and boost gut health for a metabolism that supports you, regardless of age. Tune in for practical insights that help you feel your best again!
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- 00:00 – Episode Start
- 00:16 – Introduction
- 04:04 – Midlife Experience on Sudden Weight Gain
- 08:12 – The Two Key Hormones That Drive Your Metabolism
- 10:08 – Understanding Progesterone
- 10:49 – Estrogen’s Role in Fat Distribution
- 13:19 – How Progesterone Impacts Metabolism
- 14:59 – Estrogen and Insulin Resistance
- 20:12 – Gut Health as a Cornerstone of Metabolic Health
- 27:40 – How Stress Disrupts Hormonal Balance
- 30:18 – Practical Steps to Manage Weight Changes
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