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Hills I Will Die On as a Dietitian When It Comes to Weight Loss in Midlife
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- May 19, 2026
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- 2352
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Summary
You’re not failing your metabolism—your body is changing. If calorie counting, eating less, and over-exercising suddenly stopped working in perimenopause or menopause, this episode explains why. In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid breaks down the 7 “nutrition hills” she’ll die on when it comes to women’s health, blood sugar balance, hormone health, inflammation, and sustainable weight loss in midlife. From insulin resistance and chronic inflammation to fiber, muscle mass, thyroid health, and the all-or-nothing mindset, Brigid explains the science-backed shifts that actually help women improve energy, body composition, and long-term metabolic health. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why under-eating and skipping meals can worsen cortisol and cravings How blood sugar imbalances impact weight gain, inflammation, and hormones The connection between insulin resistance, menopause, and belly fat Why women in midlife need more muscle for metabolic health and longevity The role fiber plays in blood sugar control, satiety, gut health, and inflammation Why thyroid testing should go beyond TSH alone How the “all or nothing” mindset sabotages consistency and long-term health The biggest nutrition shifts that support sustainable weight loss in perimenopause and menopause Timestamps: 01:24 Understanding the Seven Hills of Women's Health 02:52 The Impact of Skipping Meals and Under Eating 04:19 Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Control 07:10 Symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Gut Microbiome 08:33 Hormonal Changes in Menopause and Disease Risk 10:57 Ultra-Processed Foods and Blood Sugar Spikes 12:48 Fasting Insulin as a Predictor of Menopause Symptoms 17:28 Building Muscle for Metabolic and Bone Health 18:50 Thyroid Health Beyond TSH 20:15 The Power of Dietary Fiber in M…