3 Things To Stop Doing To Make Weight Loss Easier in Menopause

Menopause can feel like a rollercoaster... and not the fun kind.

From stubborn belly fat that won’t budge to mood swings, low energy, and disrupted sleep, many women find themselves doing more and seeing less results.

If that’s you, you’re not alone - and you’re not doing anything “wrong.”

But you might be stuck in habits that simply don’t work for a body going through hormonal changes.

As a Nutritionist and Certified Menopause Specialist, here are 3 things I see women in midlife doing that actually make things harder - and what to start doing instead so you can feel more in control, confident, and calm in your skin.

1. Stop Drastically Cutting Calories

Many women respond to midlife weight gain by cutting calories, skipping meals, or avoiding food groups, thinking less food will equal fat loss. But in menopause, this approach backfires.

Undereating can:

• Slow your metabolism

• Trigger more cravings and hunger spikes

• Increase cortisol (your stress hormone), which contributes to belly fat

Instead, start focusing on nourishment over restriction.

Your body needs consistent fuel - especially protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbs - to keep your metabolism humming and your energy stable.

2. Stop Relying on High-Intensity Workouts to Burn Calories

Think you have to “go hard or go home” to lose weight? Think again.

Many women in midlife double down on intense workouts (like boot camps, long cardio sessions or endless crunches), not realizing this can raise stress hormones and lead to more fatigue, inflammation, and challenge results.

Instead, think smarter - not harder - with your physical activity.

The right balance of strength training, zone 2 cardio like walking, and active rest will help you build lean muscle, support your hormones, and actually support you feeling good in your body, rather than run it into the ground.

3. Stop Trying to Do It All Alone

Between managing a career, family, aging parents, and your own changing body, it’s no wonder so many women feel frustrated and overwhelmed, unsure of what to do next.

Trying to piece together random advice from social media and the internet or go it alone often leads to confusion, burnout, and giving up.

Instead, give yourself permission to get support.

Midlife is not the time to white-knuckle your way through, it's the time to get clear, get focused, and get a plan that actually works for you.

Start Feeling Better Today

Even small changes can create big momentum.

Eating with greater awareness, moving your body in ways that leave you feeling strong and energized, and dropping the “all or nothing” mindset is where real transformation begins.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

If you're tired of doing all-the-things and still feeling stuck, let’s talk.

Book a free, no-pressure Fat Loss in Midlife Call and let’s explore how to simplify your nutrition, fitness, and mindset for real and lasting results - without the confusion or overwhelm.

You've done hard things before. This time, you don’t have to do them alone.