72 | The Real Reasons You're Gaining Weight in Midlife

Hey Love! Struggling with midlife weight gain despite doing all the “right” things? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the real reasons behind weight gain in midlife—and it’s not what you think! While hormonal changes play a role, the key lies in foundational habits that are often overlooked.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Steady Blood Sugar, Steady Weight Loss: Why balancing your blood sugar is a game-changer. Muscle Is Your Metabolic MVP: How maintaining and building muscle boosts your metabolism. Master Your Mood: A plan for managing stress and finding joy to help regulate cortisol. Sleep Your Way to Health: The critical connection between quality sleep and midlife weight management. These aren’t just theories—they’re actionable tips you can start today to feel empowered and in control of your body.   Motivating Quote: “Eat like you love yourself, Move like you value yourself, Speak like you respect yourself.  Live like you care for yourself.  What’s Next?! Want a customized plan? Book a call with me! https://calendly.com/hickmansolutions/40min   Resources Free Download: 7 Day Meal Guide that includes shopping lists and macronutrient breakdowns - https://bit.ly/7daymg Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/HH180Instagram – DM me your questions or share your favorite takeaway from this episode! Facebook Community: If you would like more support and to be a part of a community of women like you, please join our Facebook Community at https://bit.ly/HH180FB

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The GO TO PODCAST For Women Over 40 Who Want To Lose Weight! Do you feel like getting older is making it harder to lose weight? Are you struggling to find the time and discipline to see a fitness program through? Do you know you need consistency and accountability but can’t find either? I’m LaDawn Hickman, a Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss and Accountability Coach. I worked in corporate for many, many years and I was a health and wellness coach and a fitness competitor. But I struggled to have the body of a competitor while still craving Cheetos and Reese’s Cups. I put on weight, my hormones began to change and I struggled with high blood pressure after 40. As a 50+ wife, mom and busy professional, I’m here to tell you, you CAN lose weight. AND keep it off for good WITHOUT spending hours working out or eliminating foods you love. Stick around and I’ll tell you how!! In this podcast, I will teach you: → How to lose weight and keep it off → Quick workouts for women over 40 → Easy meal prep → How to stay committed to your fitness journey Losing weight is possible after 40 and it can be simple. I didn’t say it was going to be easy but it doesn’t haven’t to be complicated! So stop putting off your health journey and join me as we do a 180 and build some healthy habits together. How to connect with me LaDawnHickman.com Essential Wellness FaceBook Community Support@LaDawnHickman.com