Messed Up? Here’s How To Keep Losing Weight In Menopause

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Ever start strong — meal prepped, workouts planned, water bottle in hand — and then life completely blows up? You’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to stay consistent and lose belly fat in midlife, even when everything falls apart.

When You Start Strong… and Then Life Blows Up

You know that feeling when you start the week strong — you’ve meal prepped, your fridge looks like a Pinterest board, your workout clothes are laid out, and your water bottle is ready to roll — and then life just blows up?

A sick kid. A surprise work project. Sleepless nights. Hot flashes. Emotional triggers.

Suddenly, that strong start feels like a distant memory and you’re wondering, “Why can’t I ever stay consistent?”

Friend, I get it. You’re not alone in this. Every woman I coach — even the ones who look like they have it all together — has weeks where life derails the plan. But here’s the truth: this journey to lose belly fat and feel better in menopause isn’t about perfect starts. It’s about building resilience in the messy middle.

The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Let’s start with this: your mindset determines your momentum.

When things go sideways, most of us fall into one of two thought patterns:

• “I blew it again. I’ll start Monday.”

• “This is too hard. I’ll never get this right.”

But neither of those thoughts lead anywhere good. They create shame, frustration, and that familiar “start–stop–start again” loop that leaves you exhausted.

Here’s the reframe:

“I can start fresh now — not next week, not next month, not after the holidays — right now.”

That simple thought changes everything. Because when you stop waiting for perfect conditions, you start rebuilding consistency one choice at a time.

This is what I call the resilient middle. It’s not glamorous. It’s not Instagram-worthy. But it’s where real transformation happens.

The “Resilient Middle” — Where You Actually Build Results

When you’re in the middle — not at the start, not at the finish — it’s uncomfortable. You’re showing up, but it doesn’t feel pretty. You’re choosing your protein and plants even when you’re tired. You’re skipping the all-or-nothing mindset and doing something instead of everything.

That’s where women lose belly fat, balance hormones, and finally see results.

Why? Because your body doesn’t need perfection to change — it needs consistency, stability, and peace. And that comes from a growth mindset and a few simple, repeatable habits.

Four Steps to Get Back on Track When Life Blows Up

When your week goes sideways, don’t throw the whole plan out. Here are four practical steps to reset — without guilt or restriction.

1. Just Start with the Next Meal

Forget “starting over Monday.” That mindset keeps you stuck.

Instead, ask: What’s my next best meal?

If it’s lunch, make it protein and plants. If it’s dinner, maybe it’s eggs and sautéed veggies with a sprouted slice of toast.

You don’t need to rebuild your entire week — just start with the next opportunity to nourish your body.

✔️ Keep this phrase close: “One meal at a time.”

Each balanced meal sends a message to your hormones that they can calm down, your blood sugar can stabilize, and your body can get back to burning fat.

2. Simplify with a Rescue Meal or Snack

I tell my clients all the time: You don’t need fancy to stay consistent — you need backup.

Keep a few go-to rescue meals or snacks that you can pull together fast when life gets messy.

Some of my favorites:

• Protein smoothie: Kefir, berries, baobab, and protein powder.

• Simple snack: An apple with almond butter or Greek yogurt with peanut flour and a sprinkle of Lily’s chocolate chips.

• Quick dinner: Eggs and egg whites with veggies and a side of fruit or sprouted toast.

These simple, Trim Healthy–friendly choices can help you stay grounded when your routine unravels.

3. Move for Sanity — Not Punishment

When life gets stressful, we often think, “I need to work this off.”

But movement in midlife isn’t punishment — it’s medicine.

You’re not trying to earn your food or undo your stress. You’re simply moving to balance your blood sugar, reduce cortisol, and calm your nervous system.

Try this rhythm instead:

• A 10-minute walk after meals.

• A 2-minute nitric oxide workout to boost energy.

• A few minutes of legs up the wall to help your body reset.

The goal isn’t to “burn more.” It’s to restore peace and keep your metabolism humming.

4. Talk to Yourself Like You Would Your Best Friend

We’re so quick to offer compassion to others — but when it comes to ourselves, we become drill sergeants.

When your plan falls apart, ask:

“What would I tell my best friend if she were in my shoes?”

You’d never tell her she’s a failure or hopeless. You’d tell her, “Hey, you had a hard week. You can start fresh today.”

That same grace you’d extend to her is the grace God extends to you.

You don’t need to earn His love or approval by having a perfect week. His mercies are new every morning — not just on Mondays.

Faith + Hormones + Habits = Real Transformation

Here’s the truth most midlife women miss: weight loss in menopause isn’t just about food or fitness. It’s about your mindset and identity.

When your hormones shift, everything in your body starts demanding a new kind of care — gentler, wiser, more intentional.

You can’t hustle your way through midlife. You can’t out-discipline your hormones. But you can partner with them.

And that starts by:

• Fueling with protein and plants at every meal.

• Giving your body rest and recovery instead of burnout.

• Speaking to yourself with grace, not guilt.

That’s where real fat loss and freedom happen.

If you’ve been following the Trim Healthy plan and wondering why you’re still struggling, it’s not because it doesn’t work. It’s because midlife requires a few adjustments.

You need strength training to protect your muscle, strategic protein to trigger fat burning, and meal planning that fits your hormones — not your 30-year-old metabolism.

You can learn more about all of this inside my Midlife Fat Loss Formula program , where I help women like you build a sustainable rhythm of eating, moving, and thinking for lifelong results.

When You Feel Like Giving Up

If you’re reading this after another week that didn’t go as planned — take a deep breath. You’re not behind. You’re just human.

Healing happens here, in the middle of the chaos — not after it clears.

The secret to staying consistent and losing belly fat in midlife isn’t in having a flawless plan. It’s in believing that even your imperfect effort counts.

You don’t need to start over Monday. You don’t need to fix the whole week. You just need to start with one meal, one walk, one kind thought toward yourself.

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. It’s about partnering with God’s grace, trusting that His mercies are new every morning, and believing that your next best choice matters.

So go ahead and take that next small, faithful step. You’ve got this — and you’re not doing it alone.

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