• 124 | Food Temptations Slowing Your Weight Loss After 40? Try This One No-Willpower Strategy
    Aug 13 2025

    If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’ve had a hard day… I deserve this treat” — only to regret it later — you’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll hear a powerful replay from inside my Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40 group coaching program, where we tackled the question: “How do I shift my mindset from ‘I deserve this food’ to ‘I deserve better’?”

    You’ll learn: ✅ How to navigate tempting foods when others around you are indulging ✅ Why willpower isn’t the answer (and what actually works instead) ✅ How your mindset, hormones, and metabolism are connected after 40 ✅ Simple mindset shifts that help you make choices you feel good about ✅ How to stop emotional eating without feeling deprived

    Whether your challenge is sugar cravings, overeating, or late-night snacking, this conversation will give you practical strategies to break the cycle and create lasting results.

    If you’re ready to finally feel in control around food, boost your energy, and reach your health goals after 40 — this episode will inspire your next step.

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    15 mins
  • 123 | Stop Sugar Cravings With These 3 Nutrition Strategies for Women Over 40
    Aug 6 2025

    If you feel like you're constantly fighting sugar cravings — especially in the afternoon or after dinner — you're not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 simple nutrition strategies that can help turn off those cravings for good.

    We’ll talk about why skipping breakfast backfires, how protein helps with belly fat and blood sugar, and why moving your coffee after breakfast could be a total game-changer. Plus, I’ll share one powerful (and often overlooked) bonus tip: how mineral deficiencies might be making your cravings worse.

    If you're a woman over 40 dealing with fatigue, weight gain, and low energy, these nutrition tweaks could make a big difference.

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    19 mins
  • 122 | Considering a Quick Fix Diet After 40? Here’s What to Do Instead
    Jul 30 2025

    If you’ve ever Googled “how to lose 10 pounds in a week” — this episode is for you.

    I know you want results, fast. But after 40, your metabolism, hormones, and stress response don’t work the same way they used to. That quick-fix detox, diet tea, or low-calorie crash plan? It’s not just unhelpful — it’s actually making things worse.

    In this episode, I break down:

    ✅ Why fast weight loss backfires after 40 (think: belly fat, cravings, and hormone chaos) ✅ What actually works to lose weight and keep it off after 40 (without starving or working out like crazy) ✅ Simple, hormone-friendly strategies to boost metabolism, burn fat, and build habits that stick

    Whether you’re dealing with stubborn belly fat, low energy, or perimenopause weight gain — this episode will help you ditch the short-term gimmicks and finally get results that last.

    👉 If you’re ready to lose weight in a way that works with your hormones (not against them), hit play now.

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    23 mins
  • 121 | Waking Up at 3AM and Can’t Fall Back Asleep After 40? 3 Ways to Reset Your Hormones
    Jul 23 2025

    Are you over 40 and constantly waking up at 3AM — wide awake, anxious, and unable to fall back asleep? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. This common midlife sleep disruption is often a sign that your cortisol and melatonin rhythms are out of sync — and in this episode, I’ll show you how to gently reset them.

    We’ll explore why your hormones, blood sugar, and brainwave patterns are impacting your sleep, and I’ll walk you through three easy, natural fixes you can start today to restore your circadian rhythm and finally get the rest you need.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✅ Why waking up at 3AM is a cortisol and blood sugar issue, not just insomnia ✅ How your morning routine (yes, even scrolling your phone!) impacts your sleep at night ✅ The power of red light therapy in the morning and evening ✅ How to use protein, healthy fats, and carb timing to stabilize blood sugar and prevent middle-of-the-night wake-ups ✅ Simple, doable hormone-balancing strategies for women over 40

    Whether you're dealing with perimenopause, midlife hormone shifts, or stress-induced sleep disruption — this episode will give you the tools to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling energized.

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

    This episode is for you if you’ve been Googling:

    • Why do I wake up at 3AM every night?

    • How to fall back asleep after waking up at 3AM

    • Sleep tips for women over 40

    • Best hormone-balancing routine for perimenopause

    💤 Sleep is not a luxury — it’s foundational for hormone health, metabolism, and emotional well-being. Let’s fix it — together.

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    19 mins
  • 120 | Struggling to Lose Weight After 40? 5 Proven Steps to Kickstart Your Weight Loss
    Jul 16 2025

    If you’ve hit your 40s and suddenly noticed stubborn belly fat, weight gain that won’t budge, low energy, and restless sleep — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.

    In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I did consistently for a full year that completely transformed my body, metabolism, and energy after 40. And here’s the twist — it involved doing less than I used to… because what I thought was “healthy” was actually contributing to my weight gain.

    If you’re ready to:

    ✅ Lose weight after 40 without dieting ✅ Melt away stubborn belly fat ✅ Boost your metabolism naturally ✅ Improve your sleep, energy, and mood ✅ Balance hormones without expensive gimmicks

    …this episode is for you.

    I’ll share the exact changes I made to reclaim my health, reset my metabolism, and finally feel like myself again — and how you can start doing the same today.

    ✨ Links & Resources Mentioned:

    👉 Cellerciser (my go-to mini rebounder): https://shop.cellercise.com/HERWAY

    👉 Episode 15: Master Your Metabolism After 40 Listen here

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    14 mins
  • 119 | 5 Signs Cortisol Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss After 40
    Jul 9 2025

    Struggling to lose belly fat, dealing with intense cravings, or waking up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep? It might not be your diet — it could be your cortisol.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky signs cortisol is sabotaging your weight loss after 40 and what most women completely miss about how stress hormones affect fat storage, cravings, energy crashes, and sleep patterns during perimenopause and menopause.

    If you’ve been eating healthy, working out, and still feel puffy, exhausted, and stuck — this is a must-listen. I’ll explain how elevated cortisol leads to stubborn belly fat, sugar cravings, poor sleep, and why your body’s stress response might be blocking your metabolism from burning fat.

    What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ How cortisol causes water retention and bloating ✅ Why belly fat is linked to stress hormones after 40 ✅ How cortisol triggers sugar, carb, and salty food cravings ✅ Why you’re crashing every afternoon around 2-3 p.m. ✅ The connection between 2-3 a.m. wake-ups and cortisol spikes ✅ Simple, natural ways to start rebalancing your cortisol today

    Want to learn about the special offer happening right now? Sign up here: https://nutritionherway.com/secretsale

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    16 mins
  • 118 | How to Retrain Your Metabolism to Burn Fat, Not Store It — Even After 40
    Jul 2 2025

    Struggling to lose weight after 40? Feeling like no matter how clean you eat or how much you exercise, the scale won’t budge — especially around your belly? You’re not imagining it. Your metabolism does change in perimenopause and menopause, but the good news is: you can retrain it.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how your metabolism works after 40, what metabolic flexibility is (and why you’ve likely lost it), and how simple daily shifts can help you burn fat for fuel again — naturally, without dieting.

    What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why your metabolism slows down after 40 (and what’s really happening) ✅ The difference between burning carbs for energy vs. burning fat ✅ What metabolic flexibility is — and why it’s the secret to easier fat loss ✅ How blood sugar crashes, cortisol spikes, and constant snacking keep you stuck in fat storage mode ✅ 4 simple, effective ways to retrain your metabolism starting today: balanced meals, strategic fasting, walking after meals, and cutting evening snacks

    Want to learn about the special offer I'll be announcing on July 7th? Sign up here: https://nutritionherway.com/secretsale

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    20 mins
  • 117 | Are Your Supplements Causing You to Gain Weight? 4 Things to Check Right Now
    Jun 25 2025

    Could your daily supplements be secretly making you gain weight? In this eye-opening episode, we’re breaking down the top 4 supplements that may be working against your metabolism, especially for women over 40 navigating perimenopause, belly fat, and stubborn weight gain.

    You’ll learn: ✅ Why rancid fish oil can increase inflammation and trigger fat storage ✅ How too much zinc disrupts your mineral balance and raises your risk for weight gain ✅ The hidden dangers of iron overload, anemia myths, and the critical role of copper and vitamin A in weight loss and energy ✅ Why synthetic B vitamins in cheap multivitamins can fuel cortisol, cravings, and belly fat

    If you’ve been taking supplements hoping to boost energy, balance hormones, or burn stubborn fat — but feel like nothing’s working — this episode is for you.

    Want to learn about the special offer I'll be announcing on July 7th? Sign up here: https://nutritionherway.com/secretsale

    Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

    ✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

    🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

    🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

    Would love to see you there!

    In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN

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    19 mins