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If you’re a Trim Healthy Mama who’s hit midlife and can’t seem to get your energy—or your waistline—back on track, I see you.
Maybe you’ve been skipping your E meals because “carbs = weight gain,” right?
Well, not so fast.

In this post, we’re breaking down why your body actually needs those energizing, carb-anchored meals in perimenopause and menopause, how to build them the Trim Healthy way, and how to make meal planning easy, balanced, and totally stress-free.

Why Trim Healthy Meal Planning with Carbs Helps You Lose Weight in Midlife

We’ve been told for years that cutting carbs is the secret to weight loss. And yes—cutting out packaged, processed carbs helps. But whole-food, low-glycemic carbs are a completely different story.

During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen begins to decline, and that affects everything: your energy, your mood, your thyroid, and especially your blood sugar.
When your blood sugar becomes unstable, your cor...

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If you’re in midlife and feel like your hormones, weight, and energy are all out of whack, you’re not alone. I hear from so many women who say, “I don’t even feel like myself anymore.” Between hot flashes, brain fog, stubborn belly fat, and unpredictable moods, it’s easy to think your best days are behind you.

But friend, that’s not true. You can feel strong, clear-headed, and vibrant again. In fact—you can feel even better than before. The key is learning how to support your hormones with simple, practical tools that work in this season of life.

Today I’m sharing five powerful Trim Healthy-inspired strategies that will help you balance hormones, lose weight, and show up for your life with energy and confidence.

Tool #1: Build Every Meal on Protein + Plants

If you’ve followed Trim Healthy Mama for a while, you know that protein is the anchor of every meal. But in midlife, it becomes non-negotiable. Every meal should include at least ...

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If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “Just tell me what to eat!”—you’re not alone.
So many of the women I coach in midlife feel stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed when it comes to meal planning. You’ve tried staying on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, you’ve read all the recipes, maybe you’ve even meal-prepped like a champ on Sunday afternoon…yet you’re still not seeing the scale move, or your belly fat won’t budge.

Here’s the truth: in perimenopause and menopause, your hormones shift, your metabolism slows, and what used to work in your 30s just doesn’t cut it anymore. But that doesn’t mean weight loss is impossible. It simply means you need a strategy that fits this season of life.

Today, I want to show you the 7 biggest meal planning mistakes I see midlife women make—and how to fix them so you can lose weight, balance your hormones, and finally feel confident in your body again.

Mistake #1: Skipping Breakfast

I hear this one all the time: ...

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You weren’t meant to live stuck in a body that feels foreign.
If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or midlife weight gain with frustration and fatigue, I want to invite you into a new way—one that honors your hormones and your faith.
Join me September 29-October 1 for the Beat the Belly Fat Workshop → Click here to register.

If you’re like most women I coach, you’ve probably said something like, “I’m starting Monday, and this time I’m really going to do it.” You set your Trim Healthy Mama meals, maybe even meal prep, and you feel motivated. But then… life happens. By Thursday you’re tired, stressed, and craving something quick. Suddenly, you’re off plan, frustrated, and telling yourself you’ll “start again next week.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing: it’s not that you don’t want to lose belly fat, or that you lack willpower. What you really need isn’t more trying—it’s learning new skills. Skills that help you shift your m...

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If you’ve been following Trim Healthy Mama faithfully for years but hit menopause and suddenly feel like nothing is working anymore—you are not failing. Your hormones have shifted, your metabolism has slowed, and your body is simply in a new season. That means your Trim Healthy strategy has to shift, too.

I know how frustrating this feels because I’ve been there. You’re doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your belly feels fluffier, and your energy is tanking. Friend, it’s not about willpower—it’s about learning to partner with your hormones so Trim Healthy works for you again. Let’s unpack why Trim Healthy can stall in menopause and how you can fix it with confidence.

The Hormone Shifts That Change Everything

In your 40s and 50s, estrogen starts to decline, progesterone drops, and testosterone often follows. These shifts trigger a cascade of changes in your body:

• Less estrogen makes you more insulin resistant,...

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Why You’re Gaining Belly Fat Even When You’re Eating Clean and Following THM

You're Not Crazy—You're Hormonal (But That’s Not the Whole Story)

If you’re doing everything “right”—following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, skipping sugar, working out, eating clean—and you’re still gaining belly fat, this post is for you. I talk to midlife women every single day in my coaching programs, in my free Menopause Makeover community, and on discovery calls—and I hear the same frustrations on repeat.

“I feel like I’m gaining weight on air.”
“My doctor says my hormones are fine, but I can’t lose a pound.”
“I’m doing everything and the scale won’t move.”

If that’s you, take a deep breath, friend. You're not alone—and you're not broken. You're just believing a few common hormone lies that keep women stuck in midlife. Let's call them out and replace them with the truth that actually moves the needle on fat loss, energy, and healing—without burnout.

Li...

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The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Hitting Your Midlife Protein Goals

If you’ve ever muttered, “I know I need more protein, but I’m tired of dry chicken and complicated meal prep,” this one’s for you.

Because when you’re in perimenopause or menopause, juggling energy dips, hot flashes, and a metabolism that’s gone rogue, protein can feel like one more overwhelming task.

But here's the truth: getting enough protein is one of the simplest ways to support your hormones, burn belly fat, and feel full all day long—without obsessing or overhauling your entire life.

Let’s make protein easy, doable, and dare I say…lazy-girl approved.

Why Protein Matters So Much in Midlife

If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know I talk about protein a lot. And that’s because in midlife, protein is your secret weapon.

Here’s why...

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If you’ve been gaining weight in perimenopause—especially around your belly—even though you're eating healthy and trying to stay on plan… I want you to know: you are not crazy and you are not alone.

This season of life can feel like a curveball. What used to work just isn’t cutting it anymore.
You’re doing Trim Healthy Mama, watching your carbs, maybe even exercising more… but the scale? Stuck. Or worse, creeping up.

Let’s talk about why that’s happening—and most importantly, what you can do about it.

Perimenopause Changes the Rules

If it feels like your body hit the brakes on fat loss after 40, it’s not your imagination. Perimenopause brings big hormonal shifts—estrogen drops, cortisol climbs, insulin resistance creeps in, and your metabolism doesn’t hum along like it used to.

The good news?
With the right plan and a few strategic shifts, you can absolutely get your body back into a fat-burning rhythm—without punishing workouts or restr...

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Welcome to The Menopause Makeover—where we talk Trim Healthy Wisdom, hormones, fitness, and real-life wins (and struggles) in midlife. Let's look at the five sneaky reasons your weight won’t budge—even when you're eating healthy, exercising, and doing “all the right things.”

If you’re a midlife mama who feels like your belly fat has a mind of its own, you're not crazy—and you're definitely not alone.

Let’s get into it.

Why Midlife Fat Loss is Different

You’re not broken—your body is just different now. In perimenopause and menopause, everything from your muscle mass to your metabolism is shifting. But here’s the real kicker:

It’s not your hormones causing fat gain.

Hormones are symptoms of deeper imbalances. When estrogen declines, cortisol rises, and insulin gets cranky, your body starts shifting fat to your belly and holding onto weight like it’s prepping for winter.

And what used to work… doesn’t.

Sneaky Sabotage #1: You’...

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Ladies, let’s be honest.

Meal prep sounds great in theory. But by the time Sunday night rolls around, you're exhausted, brain-fried, and the last thing you want to do is chop a pile of vegetables while your to-do list stares you down. And yet, you know that if you don’t prep, your Trim Healthy Mama plan tends to derail by Wednesday, and you find yourself grabbing whatever is easy. Sound familiar?

If you're a busy midlife mama trying to burn fat, lose weight, and balance hormones, meal prep can feel like one more mountain you don’t want to climb. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, I'm breaking down how you can meal prep in a way that actually works for your real life, your real energy levels, and your real hormones.

Why Meal Prep Feels So Hard in Midlife

First, let’s just name it: meal prep feels overwhelming because your life is already full. And when you hit perimenopause or menopause, your brain doesn’t always have the same b...