Mend Your Midlife Metabolism | Lose Weight, Insulin Resistance, Menopause, Blood Sugar Levels, Cortisol Belly14 Syys

43 | What's Working for My Metabolism This Month

Ever wonder if a long, hard fast could actually be working against you — spiking your cortisol instead of helping you lose weight in midlife?

What if the real reason your blood sugar won't settle down has nothing to do with willpower, and everything to do with what you do in the first hour after you wake up?

Could twenty minutes of embroidery before bed do more for your blood sugar than your next diet ever will?

This episode is a little different — no teaching outline, no myth to bust. Just a real, honest look at what's actually working for Carrie this month: three small shifts, no overhauls, no rigid plans. If you're tired of trying harder and still not seeing the scale move, this one's for you.

What You'll Learn:

Why 20–30 grams of protein in the first hour of waking can help steady your cortisol and support how your body uses insulin
What the Cortisol Awakening Response is, and why low blood sugar can make that morning surge worse
A simple trick for keeping dinner interesting without falling back on the same five meals
Why black beans and lentils can be blood-sugar-friendly allies instead of something to fear
How a calm, screen-free evening routine (embroidery, puzzles, fiction) can lower cortisol and support steadier blood sugar the next day
Why small, sustainable shifts — not big overhauls — are what actually move the needle in midlife

Insulin Insight for Midlife Weight Loss — Build a personalized weight loss program using your own blood sugar data: 👉🏼 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/insulin

Community Support: Join my free private Facebook group for Midlife Menders navigating metabolism, insulin resistance, and stubborn midlife weight: Insulin Resistance and Midlife Metabolism Guidance For Women Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/mendingyourmidlifemetabolism

Contact: 💌 https://www.mendmymetabolism.com/contact

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Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While Carrie is a licensed pharmacist, she is not acting in that capacity on this podcast. Always consult your doctor or licensed medical professional before changing your diet, lifestyle, medications, or supplements. Individual results vary.

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