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If you’re in midlife and feel like your hormones, weight, and energy are all out of whack, you’re not alone. I hear from so many women who say, “I don’t even feel like myself anymore.” Between hot flashes, brain fog, stubborn belly fat, and unpredictable moods, it’s easy to think your best days are behind you.

But friend, that’s not true. You can feel strong, clear-headed, and vibrant again. In fact—you can feel even better than before. The key is learning how to support your hormones with simple, practical tools that work in this season of life.

Today I’m sharing five powerful Trim Healthy-inspired strategies that will help you balance hormones, lose weight, and show up for your life with energy and confidence.

Tool #1: Build Every Meal on Protein + Plants

If you’ve followed Trim Healthy Mama for a while, you know that protein is the anchor of every meal. But in midlife, it becomes non-negotiable. Every meal should include at least ...

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If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Where did she go?” — the woman with energy, motivation, and maybe even a little sparkle in her step — you’re not alone.

So many women I coach in perimenopause and menopause say the same thing: “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” And you know what? I’ve been there too. In my mid-40s, I remember thinking, “Am I going crazy?” The brain fog, mood swings, fatigue, and weight gain felt like someone had swapped out my body and left me with one I didn’t recognize.

Here’s the truth: you’re not doing anything wrong. Your body is shifting. Your hormones are changing. And while it’s normal, it doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck.

In this post, I’m breaking down the 5 signs of hormone imbalance that could be draining your energy and stealing your joy — plus some hope-filled steps to start supporting your body with Trim Healthy Wisdom, strength training, and a whole lot of grace.

1. Hormonal Shi...

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The Frustration of “Doing Everything Right”

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you probably know the feeling. You’re following the Trim Healthy plan, you’re eating the recipes, you’re even getting your steps in—and yet the belly fat keeps creeping up. The scale doesn’t budge. Your energy dips, your clothes feel tighter, and you start asking yourself, what in the world is happening to my body?

This is exactly what my client Cindy was experiencing. She had been trying for years to make it all work on her own. She read the Trim Healthy books, bought the ingredients, and gave it her best effort. But in midlife, the puzzle pieces just didn’t fit the way they used to. She came to me saying, “I feel like I’m doing everything right, but my body isn’t cooperating.”

Friend, if that sounds like you, I want you to know—you’re not lazy, you’re not broken, and you’re not behind. What’s really keeping you from losing weight in menopause isn’t a lac...

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Why Fasting Isn’t the Fat Loss Fix for Midlife Women

Let’s talk about something I hear all the time:
“I’ve tried intermittent fasting, I barely eat until 2 p.m., I’m working out… but I’m still gaining weight. What gives?”

Friend, if that’s you—I see you. You are not doing it wrong.
It’s just that fasting was never made for your midlife body in the first place.

In this post, I want to walk you through the real science behind intermittent fasting, why it may have worked for your husband but not for you, and what you can do instead to support your metabolism, hormones, and fat loss goals—without starving or stressing your body out.

I’m Coach Kris Honeycutt, your Trim Healthy Coach, personal trainer, and menopause fitness specialist. I’ve worked with hundreds of women who are navigating this midlife transition, and I want to help you understand why fasting often backfires—especially when hormones are shifting and your energy feels maxed out.

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Why You’re Gaining Belly Fat Even When You’re Eating Clean and Following THM

You're Not Crazy—You're Hormonal (But That’s Not the Whole Story)

If you’re doing everything “right”—following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, skipping sugar, working out, eating clean—and you’re still gaining belly fat, this post is for you. I talk to midlife women every single day in my coaching programs, in my free Menopause Makeover community, and on discovery calls—and I hear the same frustrations on repeat.

“I feel like I’m gaining weight on air.”
“My doctor says my hormones are fine, but I can’t lose a pound.”
“I’m doing everything and the scale won’t move.”

If that’s you, take a deep breath, friend. You're not alone—and you're not broken. You're just believing a few common hormone lies that keep women stuck in midlife. Let's call them out and replace them with the truth that actually moves the needle on fat loss, energy, and healing—without burnout.

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Strength training in your 40s, 50s, and beyond isn’t about chasing soreness or trying to keep up with some influencer’s 7-day shred. It’s about training smarter—so you can burn fat, build muscle, and feel good in your body again without wrecking your hormones in the process.

If you’ve been wondering why your old workouts aren’t working anymore or why you feel more drained than energized after exercise, you’re not alone. Midlife bodies don’t respond the same way they used to—and that’s not a bad thing. It just means we need to shift how we move, how we recover, and how we fuel.

Let’s break down exactly how to strength train for fat loss in menopause and perimenopause—without the burnout.

Why Strength Training Is the #1 Belly Fat Loss Exercise in Menopause

Let me say it loud and clear: strength training is your best friend after 40.

You can cardio yourself to death and still not budge the scale—or worse, see it creep up. Why? Because yo...

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Welcome to The Menopause Makeover—where we talk Trim Healthy Wisdom, hormones, fitness, and real-life wins (and struggles) in midlife. Let's look at the five sneaky reasons your weight won’t budge—even when you're eating healthy, exercising, and doing “all the right things.”

If you’re a midlife mama who feels like your belly fat has a mind of its own, you're not crazy—and you're definitely not alone.

Let’s get into it.

Why Midlife Fat Loss is Different

You’re not broken—your body is just different now. In perimenopause and menopause, everything from your muscle mass to your metabolism is shifting. But here’s the real kicker:

It’s not your hormones causing fat gain.

Hormones are symptoms of deeper imbalances. When estrogen declines, cortisol rises, and insulin gets cranky, your body starts shifting fat to your belly and holding onto weight like it’s prepping for winter.

And what used to work… doesn’t.

Sneaky Sabotage #1: You’...

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Learning to Manage Your Mind When the Scale Doesn’t Make Sense

If you’ve ever stared at the scale and thought, “I’m doing everything right—why is it going up?!” this post is for you. As a Trim Healthy Coach, menopause fitness specialist, and midlife woman myself, I know firsthand how defeating it can feel when you’re doing all the right things and not seeing the results you expected.

But I also know this: your mindset might be the most important tool you’ve been overlooking.

This post will walk you through one of the most transformational tools I use with my clients (and myself!) to stay consistent, motivated, and aligned in midlife—even when progress feels slow or invisible.

Let’s talk about managing your mind when you can’t manage the scale.

Why Mindset Matters More Than the Number on the Scale

Here’s the deal: what you think shapes how you feel, and how you feel drives what you do (or don’t do). That’s why two women can see the exact same numb...

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If you’re doing all the “right things” but your weight is creeping up anyway...

if your belly feels thicker every morning and you’re wondering why the scale won’t budge even though you’re eating clean and trying to move more...

welcome, friend.

You’re not just lazy. You’re not completely failing. And you’re definitely not alone in feeling stuck.

I see you: making time for workouts (when you barely have time to breathe), trying to eat whole foods, maybe even tracking macros or following THM...

and yet, your midsection feels softer, your energy is down, and your body just doesn’t respond like it used to.

You’re tired of the all-or-nothing mindset. You’re trying to stay motivated, but it’s hard when nothing seems to be working.

It’s not just you—and it’s not your fault. What used to work simply doesn’t anymore. That’s what we’re unpacking today.

My Midlife Wake-Up Call

I had my last baby at 44—nine kids total—and thought I’d bounce back ...

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The Hormone-Friendly Diet: What to Eat During Menopause to Lose Weight, Beat Belly Fat, and Balance Blood Sugar

Does It Feel Like Your Body Is Playing by a Whole New Set of Rules?

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you might be wondering: “Is it just me, or has my body switched the playbook?” The reality is, menopause really does change the rules when it comes to food, weight loss, and how our bodies handle blood sugar and fat storage. You might be doing “all the right things,” eating healthy, moving your body, and STILL seeing the scale go up—especially around the belly. If that sounds familiar, let me just say: you are NOT alone. In fact, you’re in very good company.

This new season comes with its own set of challenges. Our hormones shift, our metabolism slows down, and suddenly the tried-and-true diets from our 30s and 40s just don’t cut it anymore. It can feel discouraging and downright confusing! But here’s the good news—there is hope, and ...