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#67 - "My Weight Is Creeping Up But I Haven't Changed Anything" (How to Fix It)
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- May 25, 2026
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Summary
You haven't changed how you eat. You haven't changed how you train. So why is the scale still creeping up? In this episode, we break down exactly what's going on for busy moms over 40 who feel like they're doing everything right - but still not getting results. From dropping step counts and muscle loss, to portion creep, stress eating, and the role of sleep - this one gets into the real reasons weight gain happens even when nothing feels different. Plus: the discipline vs. grace debate, why mistakes are a non-negotiable part of the process, and how to know if your plan actually fits your life. Timestamps: 0:00 - The question: weight creeping up despite no changes 1:37 - Portion creep and why "eating the same" isn't always accurate 3:30 - Calories in vs. calories out - and why it's more nuanced than that 4:53 - All the things that affect your energy balance 5:28 - How your environment is quietly driving your decisions 7:55 - Step counts, suburbs, and the NEAT problem nobody talks about 11:01 - Birthday parties, busy schedules, and social eating 11:50 - Why classes aren't the same as strength training 13:10 - Progressive overload explained - and why it matters over 40 14:38 - Muscle loss, metabolism, and what's actually slowing down 15:27 - The case for tracking: steps, calories, and what to start with 18:39 - How much do you actually need to increase your steps? 20:32 - Sleep, stress, and their second-order effects on your choices 22:30 - Perimenopause, poor sleep, and finishing your kid's plate 25:05 - Summary: the five things most likely driving your weight gain 26:19 - Why tracking makes you more intentional without trying 28:06 - The pause before every food choice - and why it adds up 29:06 - Putting breakfast and lunch on autopilot 31:11 - Where to actual…