☀️ Summer is here—and with it comes barbecues, beach days, vacations… and a whole lot of women wondering why fat loss suddenly feels impossible.

If you're stuck spinning your wheels despite "eating clean" and working out, this episode is for you. Because it’s not about willpower—it’s about strategy.

Today, I’m breaking down the 7 biggest mistakes I see women over 40 making in the summer when trying to lose fat. These aren’t just annoying habits… these are the exact things that block your fat-burning pathways and overstimulate your fat-storing ones.

🔥 Whether you're sipping low-cal cocktails or “eating light” to stay on track—some of your go-to choices may be secretly raising cortisol, crashing blood sugar, or slowing your metabolism.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Overview of today's episode (Summer Slim-down challenge details below)

01:37 - Mistake #1

07:31 - Mistake #2

10:21 - Mistake #3

12:11 - Mistake #4

14:10 - Mistake #5

16:33 - Mistake #6

17:49 - Mistake #7

20:16 - Final thoughts + reminders (link below)

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