🔥 Feeling stuck, frustrated, and like your body just won’t cooperate anymore? You’re not alone. If you’ve tried everything—eating less, exercising more, cutting carbs—only to feel exhausted, defeated, and trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, this episode is for you.

You do all the right things and you are on a roll and then BAM - something happens and you revert back to your old ways. You fall off the wagon. You are filled with regret and disappointment.

But the truth is, fat loss in your 40s and 50s isn’t just about what you eat or how you move.

Your mindset plays a critical role in your success, and today, we’re diving deep into how shifting your thoughts can unlock the transformation you’ve been searching for.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ How scale fluctuations mess with your head—and what to focus on instead

✅ The identity shifts that make or break your results

✅ How to redefine your past experiences and stop self-sabotage

✅ The impact of negative self-talk and how to finally quiet that inner critic

✅ Why fighting for your future means letting go of limitations

Your transformation starts in your mind. The way you see yourself, the stories you tell yourself, and the beliefs you hold dictate your choices which are either fueling your progress or holding you back.

It’s time to break free and step into your true potential.

💡 Ready to make a change? Press play and let’s get started!

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward transforming your body—by transforming your thoughts.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:18) - Overview of Mindset in Menopause

(05:00) - Comparison & Negative Self Talk

(08:49) - Giving Yourself Enough Time & Developing Consistency

(11:43) - Navigating Your Own Non-Negotiables

(14:38) - Managing Your Exercise & Movement

(17:42) - Dealing with Scale Fluctuations

(24:35) - Having Proper Expectations

(30:43) - Giving Yourself Grace & Having Fun Along the Way

(34:08) - Reducing Negative Thinking

(44:00) - Rewriting Your Story for a Better Future

(50:57) - Moving Forward from Mistakes

(54:25) - Fighting for What You Want (Not Your Limitations)

(01:00:18) - Final Thoughts + Reminders

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