Weight Loss With a Side of Grace I Food Freedom, Perimenopause Weight Gain, Busy Moms

Are you in your late 30s or 40s and wondering why the weight loss strategies that used to work are not working anymore? In this episode, we’re talking about why weight loss can feel different in perimenopause and why your body is not broken just because it is responding differently. Maybe you used to cut calories, skip breakfast, do more cardio, or “be good” all week and see results, but now you f...

Do you feel guilty after eating certain foods, missing a workout, overeating on the weekend, or “starting over again” every Monday? In this episode, we’re talking about how food guilt, diet guilt, and all-or-nothing thinking can keep you stuck in weight loss, especially during perimenopause. If you are a woman over 35 or 40 trying to lose weight, feel better in your body, and break the diet cycle,...

Are you in your 40s and wondering why your workout motivation feels different than it used to? In the middle of the workout, do you find yourself stopping and thinking "I'm done," but you are also thinking how strange that feels because you usually just keep pushing?  In this episode, we’re talking about why workout motivation can change in perimenopause and why it does not mean you are lazy, undi...

When someone asks you what is your current goal, is your answer "weight loss"?  You are not alone. But my question for you is what is is that all or is there something else driving that weight loss goal?  In this episode, we’re talking about why weight loss can be part of your goal, but it cannot be the whole vision. If you’ve been chasing a smaller body, struggling with perimenopause body changes...

Do you keep getting excited to start a new diet, weight loss plan, or fitness routine, but struggle to stay consistent once the motivation wears off? In this episode, we’re talking about why wanting the goal is not the same as wanting the responsibility that comes with it. If you want to lose weight, feel stronger, have more energy, build healthier habits, or stop starting over every Monday, this...

Do you ever look at old pictures and miss the body you used to criticize? In this episode, we’re talking about body image, weight loss after 35, perimenopause body changes, and why comparing your current body to a younger version of yourself can keep you stuck in guilt and frustration. You’ll learn why your body may look different now after kids, stress, changing hormones, less sleep, and differen...

Do you eat “good” all day, only to feel out of control around food at night? Maybe you keep breakfast small, eat a light lunch, and save your calories for dinner, then find yourself standing in the pantry after dinner looking for something else to eat. In this episode, we’re talking about why eating too little during the day can lead to stronger nighttime hunger, cravings, grazing, and overeating....

Do you ever feel like you are constantly behind, even though you have been busy all day? Do you feel like you have good plans to eat right, walk more, strength train, and all that good stuff, but your schedule just won't allow it?  In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your schedule changes but your expectations do not. I’m sharing how my own summer schedule left me feeling overwh...

Do you feel like the only way to lose weight in perimenopause is to track every bite, count every calorie, and obsess over a number all day? Have you ever opened MyFitnessPal, plugged in your weight loss goal, and immediately felt like that calorie number became the law? Maybe you tried to “save” your calories for the evening, skipped meals or ate very little during the day, and then felt starving...

Do you ever come home from vacation and feel like the scale is calling your name before you even unpack your suitcase? Do you immediately wonder, “How much damage did I do?” Have you ever let one post vacation weigh-in decide whether you feel proud, guilty, or like you need to start over? In this episode, we’re talking about getting on the scale after vacation. What to do, what not to do, and why...

Do you ever feel like vacation completely throws off your weight loss goals? Do you find yourself dieting before vacation, eating everything once you get there, and then coming home feeling guilty, bloated, and ready to “start over”? Have you ever wondered if you can actually enjoy vacation food and still lose weight? In this episode, we’re talking about vacation, food freedom, and why losing weig...

Do you ever feel like you'll finally be happy when you lose the weight? Do you find yourself thinking, "I'll wear that when I'm smaller" or "I'll feel confident when I reach my goal weight"? Have you ever wondered who you would be if weight loss wasn't constantly on your mind? In this episode, we're talking about how weight loss can quietly become more than a goal. It can become an identity. I'm s...

Do you ever feel like you keep doing the very things that are getting in the way of your weight loss goals even when you KNOW better? Do you find yourself stress eating at night, scrolling for hours, drinking wine to unwind, or falling into habits you wish you could “just stop”? Have you ever wondered, “Why do I keep doing this?”   In this episode, we’re talking about the truth behind habits and w...

Do you ever feel confused by all the advice online telling women they should completely change their workouts around their cycle? Have you wondered if you should avoid strength training or go easier during your period? Do you feel frustrated because some weeks workouts feel amazing, and other weeks everything feels heavy and exhausting? In this episode, we’re talking all about cycle syncing workou...

Have you thought "Well maybe this is just where my body is stuck because of where I am at in life now?" In this episode we’re talking about one of the biggest mindset shifts women need during perimenopause and weight loss after 35: learning how to stop feeling powerless in your body. If you’ve been struggling with: perimenopause weight gain stubborn belly fat feeling stuck with weight loss low ene...

If you feel like you’re hungry all the time during perimenopause, constantly craving sweets at night, or wondering why weight loss suddenly feels so much harder after 40… this episode is for you. We’re talking about the difference between hunger and appetite, why your appetite may feel louder during perimenopause, and how stress, hormones, sleep, restriction, and emotional eating can all impact cr...

Have you ever taken a fitness compliment and turned it into proof that what your doing isn't working? In this episode of Weight Loss With A Side Of Grace, we’re talking about the mindset behind body image, weight loss, perfectionism, and why compliments about your progress can still leave you feeling uncomfortable, unseen, or “not good enough.” If you struggle with negative self-talk, all-or-nothi...

Is stress causing your weight gain or is that just what social media wants you to believe? If you’re a woman over 35 who feels constantly busy, overwhelmed, and stuck with your weight, especially around your midsection, you’ve probably heard that cortisol, stress, or “fight or flight” is the reason nothing is working. But what’s actually true? In this episode of Weight Loss with a Side of Grace, w...

Why does it feel like all the weight is suddenly going to your stomach after 35 even though you’re doing the same things as before? If you’re a woman in your late 30s or 40s struggling with belly fat, weight gain, or a slower metabolism, you’re not imagining it. Changes during perimenopause and menopause can impact how your body stores fat, responds to stress, and uses energy but that doesn’t mean...

Why does it feel like all the weight is suddenly going to your stomach… even though you’re not doing anything different? If you’re a woman over 35 dealing with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, you’re not imagining it. Hormonal changes can impact fat distribution, and how your body responds to stress, but that doesn’t mean you’ve lost control of your body. In this episode we’re talking ab...

Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro the answer to weight loss or just another version of dieting? If you’re a woman over 35 who feels stuck with weight loss despite doing “all the right things” you’ve probably wondered if GLP-1s are the missing piece. Maybe your doctor has mentioned them. Maybe you’ve seen other women lose weight quickly and thought, “Why does that work for th...

Do you feel like you’re doing everything right with weight loss,  but nothing is working? If you’re a busy mom over 35 trying to lose weight, stay consistent, and build healthy habits, it can feel frustrating when progress is slow. You start questioning everything, wondering if you should change your plan, try something new, or just start over again. In this episode, we’re breaking down why weight...

Have you ever hit your goal weight… only to gain it back and feel like you’re starting over again? If you’re a busy mom over 35 trying to lose weight, you’ve probably been told to focus on the number on the scale. But what if that “finish line” is actually the reason you feel stuck? In this episode, I’m breaking down why weight loss isn’t about hitting a goal weight, it’s about building habits you...

Do you feel like you have no self-control around certain foods? Like once you start eating sweets, chips, or your favorite “trigger foods,” you can’t stop? In this episode, we’re breaking down why you feel out of control around food and why it’s not actually a lack of discipline. If you’re a woman over 35 who struggles with emotional eating, overeating, or feeling like you “can’t keep certain food...

Ever order the salad when you really wanted the burger because you were afraid of being judged? In this episode, we’re diving into how fear of judgment around food, food guilt, and people-pleasing show up in social situations and how they quietly sabotage your progress with sustainable weight loss. If you’re a woman who feels like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling with emotional...