Lara Frendjian, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Midlife Weight Loss Coach, CPA, RCPC

Master Your Metabolism For Weight Loss After 40! | Menopause, Lose Weight, Bloating, Perimenopause, Balance Hormones, Nutrition, Healthy Meals, Fatigue, Belly Fat

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**TOP 1.5% GLOBALLY RANKED NUTRITION PODCAST FOR WOMEN **Does it seem impossible to lose those last 5 stubborn pounds, despite doing your best to eat well? Do you constantly feel tired, bloated, and rely on caffeine to get you through the 3 PM slump? Do you find yourself reaching for convenience food or going through the drive-thru again, because developing healthy eating habits seems out of reach? You’re in the right place! Welcome to Master Your Metabolism After 40, where you’ll find practical tools to help you shed the unwanted weight that creeps up during peri- and post-menopause, regain y...

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Lara Frendjian, Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Midlife Weight Loss Coach, CPA, RCPC

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

119 | 5 Signs Cortisol Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss After 40 09.07.2025

 Struggling to lose belly fat, dealing with intense cravings, or waking up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep? It might not be your diet — it could be your cortisol. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky signs cortisol is sabotaging your weight loss after 40 and what most women completely miss about how stress hormones affect fat storage, cravings, energy crashes, and sle...

118 | How to Retrain Your Metabolism to Burn Fat, Not Store It — Even After 40 02.07.2025

Struggling to lose weight after 40? Feeling like no matter how clean you eat or how much you exercise, the scale won’t budge — especially around your belly? You’re not imagining it. Your metabolism does change in perimenopause and menopause, but the good news is: you can retrain it. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how your metabolism works after 40, what metabolic flexibility is (and wh...

117 | Are Your Supplements Causing You to Gain Weight? 4 Things to Check Right Now 25.06.2025

Could your daily supplements be secretly making you gain weight? In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down the top 4 supplements that may be working against your metabolism, especially for women over 40 navigating perimenopause, belly fat, and stubborn weight gain. You’ll learn: ✅ Why rancid fish oil can increase inflammation and trigger fat storage ✅ How too much zinc disrupts your miner...

116 | Struggling to Lose Belly Fat After 40? 4 Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making 18.06.2025

are you fed up with that stubborn belly fat that refuses to budge no matter how “clean” you eat or how hard you work out? You are not alone. This is the #1 complaint I hear from women over 40, and I was right there with you. In this episode, I’m breaking down why belly fat is so hard to lose after 40 — and the four sneaky mistakes you might be making right now that are sabotaging your progress wit...

115 | Feeling Anxious, Wired & Exhausted? Here’s How to Get Out of Burnout for Good — With Shan Wright 13.06.2025

If you’ve been feeling anxious, wired, exhausted, and like your body is working against you after 40 — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of my conversation with Shan Wright, a registered nurse and burnout recovery coach, we’re breaking down exactly what you can do to get out of burnout, calm your anxious mind, balance your mood, and start feeling like yourself again. We’ll talk about the signs of...

114 | Anxious, Irritable & Gaining Weight After 40? It Could Be Burnout - With Shan Wright 11.06.2025

Feeling anxious, irritable, and noticing stubborn weight gain after 40? You’re not alone — and it might not be “just stress” or hormones. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Nurse and burnout recovery expert Shan Wright to unpack the sneaky signs of burnout most women miss. Shan opens up about her own burnout journey, the mistakes she made while chasing quick fixes for anxiety and exhaustion...

113 | Why Weight Loss Won’t Fix Your Metabolism (And What Actually Will) 04.06.2025

If you’ve ever thought “If I could just lose weight, I’d feel better” — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking the big mistake women over 40 keep making when it comes to weight loss, metabolism, and long-term health. Weight loss and health are not the same thing. You can shed pounds and still struggle with fatigue, bloating, belly fat, hormone imbalances, and low energy....

112 | How to Feel Confident in Your Clothes Again After 40 with Heather Riggs 30.05.2025

If your closet feels like it’s working against you these days, you are not alone. One of the biggest struggles women face in perimenopause and menopause is watching their body — and waistline — change, and feeling like nothing in their wardrobe fits or flatters the same way it used to. In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Riggs, host of the Her Style Podcast , image consultant, and certified col...

111 | My #1 Non-Negotiable for Weight Loss and Hormone Balance After 40 28.05.2025

Are you over 40 and feeling stuck with weight gain, low energy, mood swings, or stubborn belly fat? In this episode, I’m sharing the one non-negotiable habit that completely changed my health, balanced my hormones, and helped me finally feel like myself again after 40. We’ll talk about why having one simple, grounding daily habit is essential for weight loss, hormone health, reducing stress, and b...

110 | Is Your Weight Gain After 40 Really About Hormones — Or Are You Just Eating Too Much? 23.05.2025

Is your weight gain after 40 really just about hormones — or are you eating too much? 🤔 In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest myths about midlife weight gain and uncovering the truth about what’s actually happening inside your body during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn how hormonal changes like declining estrogen and rising cortisol levels affect your metabolism, incr...

109 | Is Emotional Baggage Wrecking Your Metabolism? Why Your Body Feels Stuck 21.05.2025

If you’re a woman over 40 dealing with low energy, stubborn weight gain, menopause symptoms like hot flashes and bloating, or just feeling emotionally exhausted — this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m shifting gears and addressing these menopause and perimenopause symptoms from a different angle. We’re digging into how unhealed trauma, chronic stress, and emotional wounds fill your stre...

108 | Which Stress Phase Are You In? The 3 Stages of Adrenal Dysfunction (And How to Fix It) 16.05.2025

Ever feel like stress hits you differently now that you’re over 40? One minute you’re snapping at everyone, the next you’re crying in your car… and then you’re just numb, barely getting through the day. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In Episode 108: Which Stress Phase Are You In? The 3 Stages of Adrenal Dysfunction (And How to Fix It), we’re diving deep into adrenal dysfunction...

107 | 3 Foods to Balance Hormones, Support Gut Health, and Boost Metabolism After 40 14.05.2025

Feeling bloated, puffy, or like your metabolism has hit a wall after 40? You’re not alone — and your food choices might be playing a bigger role than you think. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 simple, gut-friendly foods that support hormone balance and metabolism after 40 — and the best part? Most people can tolerate these, even if you’ve been struggling with bloating, IBS, or digestive issue...

106 | 3 Simple Steps to Reset Your Metabolism and Stop 3AM Wakeups, Cravings, and Weight Gain 09.05.2025

Tired of waking up at 3AM with your mind racing? Struggling with those relentless sugar cravings and stubborn weight gain, especially around your belly? It’s not just your willpower — it’s your metabolism. In this episode, I’m giving you 3 simple, proven steps you can start this week to reset your metabolism, balance your blood sugar, and finally get deep, uninterrupted sleep after 40. We’ll talk...

105 | Weight Gain, Sugar Cravings, and Waking at 3AM? What Your Metabolism’s Trying to Tell You 07.05.2025

Are you waking up at 3AM, craving sweets like crazy, and feeling like you gain weight just looking at food? You’re not imagining it — your metabolism is trying to tell you something. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on with your metabolism after 40 and how it’s connected to those frustrating symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, sweet cravings, and those middle-of-the-night wak...

104 | How Michelle, 43, Lost Weight, Boosted Energy, and Improved Sleep Without Dieting 02.05.2025

Tired of feeling exhausted, bloated, and stuck — no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the inspiring story of Michelle, a 43-year-old busy mom of 3 and medical office manager, who turned her health around without extreme dieting or over-exercising. After struggling with stubborn weight gain, poor sleep, low energy, and the frustrating signs of perim...

103 | LIVE TRAINING: Master Your Metabolism After 40: Day 1 of 2-Day Workshop (April 29, 2025) 29.04.2025

In this episode, we dive deep into why your metabolism slows down after 40, how hormones impact weight gain during menopause and perimenopause, and what you can do to stop weight gain now. Join me for my FREE 2-day metabolism workshop on April 29–30 at nutritionherway.com/workshop

102 | How Maria Lost 20lbs, Balanced Hormones & Beat Hot Flashes at 46—Without Cutting Carbs 23.04.2025

Struggling to lose weight, manage hot flashes, or get your energy back after 40? You’re not alone—and this episode is proof that change is possible. Today, I’m sitting down with Maria, 46, a client inside my Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40 program. When she first joined, Maria was dealing with relentless hot flashes, night sweats, low energy, and belly fat that wouldn’t budge—no matter what sh...

101 | How Sharon, 63, Beat Bloating & Fatigue to Lose 15lbs and Sleep Better (Post-Menopause Weight Loss) 16.04.2025

Can you really lose weight after menopause without dieting or cutting out your favorite foods? At 63, Sharon had been trying everything to lose weight—eating “healthy,” walking every day, doing it all on her own—and the scale barely moved for 5 months. Sound familiar? Fast forward to today: Sharon’s down 15 pounds, hasn’t had a single gallbladder flare-up, her bloating and burping are gone, she’s...

100 | STOP Making These 3 Nutrition Mistakes—Do THIS Instead for Fat Loss After 40 11.04.2025

Struggling to lose weight after 40—even though you're eating "healthy"? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 biggest nutrition mistakes I see women making in perimenopause and menopause that are actually slowing your metabolism, increasing belly fat, and leaving you feeling tired, bloated, and frustrated. We’ll cover: Why undereating or eating too man...

99 | How Maral Reversed Fatigue, Fatty Liver, High Cholesterol & Improved Her Thyroid — Without Giving Up Bread, Cookies, or Chips! 09.04.2025

Struggling with weight loss, belly fat, or constant fatigue—especially during perimenopause or menopause? In this episode, you’ll hear how Maral, a busy mom of two and full-time teacher, reversed fatty liver disease, lowered her cholesterol, and boosted her metabolism—without extreme dieting, giving up bread and cookies, or doing intense workouts. We talk about: What really causes belly fat and lo...

98 | The #1 Hidden Stressor Making You Gain Weight (And How to Stop It Today!) 04.04.2025

Are you doing everything right—eating healthy, working out, even cutting calories—but still gaining weight, especially around your belly? You’re not imagining it. There’s a hidden stressor that could be secretly slowing your metabolism, increasing cortisol, and keeping your body in fat-storing mode. In this episode, I’m revealing the #1 stressor most women over 40 don’t even realize is making them...

97 | 5 Signs Your Metabolism Is Slowing (and How to Fix It for Faster Weight Loss) 02.04.2025

You’re working harder than ever to lose weight, but the scale won’t budge—and your belly fat seems to be growing by the day. You feel tired all the time, your energy crashes every afternoon, and no matter what you eat, you can’t shake the bloating. Your doctor and friends tell you it’s just part of getting older. That your metabolism naturally slows down with age. But is that actually true? Or is...

96 | Not Losing Weight with Fasting? 3 Mistakes Women Over 40 Make & How to Fix Them 28.03.2025

Have you tried intermittent fasting to lose weight but instead found yourself gaining a few pounds? Are you feeling tired, frustrated, and wondering why fasting works for everyone else—especially your husband—but not for you? In this episode, we’re uncovering why fasting is such a powerful tool for weight loss, metabolism, and fat burning, but also why it might not be working for you in perimenopa...

95 | The #1 Mistake Causing Your Bloating & Weight Gain (And How to Fix It) 26.03.2025

If you’re tired of ending the day feeling bloated, heavy, and sluggish—like you swallowed a balloon—this episode is for you. Bloating isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s a sign that your digestion (and metabolism) isn’t working the way it should. And if you’re struggling with belly fat, fatigue, or stubborn weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, poor digestion could be a major reason why. In today’...

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