Why Slimming World Works for Some Women Over 40 (But Not You & What to Do Instead)

Why Slimming World Works for Some Women Over 40 (But Not You & What to Do Instead)

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets · 2025-05-05

Have you ever wondered why Slimming World or Weight Watchers stop working after 40? Maybe they helped you lose weight in your 20s or 30s, but now... nothing seems to shift. Or maybe your friend is flying on the same plan, and you’re stuck thinking "Why is it working for her and not for me?"

If you're a woman over 40 struggling with stubborn weight, low energy, or feeling like your body has stopped responding to the things that used to work, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do differently.

Inside this episode, I’ll break down:

Why traditional weight loss programmes for women over 40 often backfireThe impact of perimenopause and hormonal changes on your metabolismWhy Slimming World stops working in midlife (even if it used to help)The hidden cost of following calorie-controlled, carb-heavy diets after 40How to spot signs of metabolic damage from years of yo-yo dietingWhat a sustainable, hormone-friendly fat loss strategy looks likeHow to reset your metabolism without cutting carbs or counting calories

We’ll also explore the connection between female hormone imbalances, poor sleep, cravings, belly fat, and why fat loss after 40 is about more than just willpower or eating less.

This isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about restoring energy, building metabolic resilience, and supporting your body through midlife and menopause in a way that feels good, and lasts.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

👉 Watch the Free Masterclass: Why You're Stuck and How to Activate Fat Loss Over 40: https://bit.ly/YT-menobelly

👉 Join the 5-Day Metabolism Reset Challenge: Support your hormones, reduce cravings, and start releasing stubborn fat in just 5 days
https://bit.ly/reset-YT

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The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets

The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss. 

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