Boost Your Metabolism and Unlock Better Health | Gina Wynn & Angie Alles

Welcome to a powerful conversation on Not Young. Better. Today, we’re getting honest about what really changes in your 40s and why weight loss suddenly feels harder, slower, and more confusing than it ever did before.

If you’ve been told to “just eat less and move more” and that advice isn’t working anymore, this episode is for you.

Chelsea is joined by Gina Wynn and Angie Alles, founders of Girl Gang Wellness, two former teachers who have helped thousands of women over 40 rebuild their metabolism, heal their relationship with food, and feel strong again in midlife. Together, they cut through the noise around dieting, hormones, and fitness to explain what’s actually happening in perimenopause—and what really works.

This episode breaks down why under-eating stalls your metabolism, how estrogen and cortisol shifts impact fat storage, and why strength training becomes essential after 40. Gina and Angie also explain why “falling off the wagon” keeps women stuck and how to lose fat without giving up wine, travel, or real life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
We start by unpacking why the old rules most women grew up with—eat less, do more cardio, push harder—stop working in midlife. Gina explains how hormone changes in perimenopause affect metabolism, sleep, stress, and belly fat, and why women aren’t “doing anything wrong” when progress slows.

Angie shares her personal story of being naturally thin until her body suddenly changed in her 40s, and how chronic under-eating and over-training damaged her health. Together, they explain how fueling your body with enough protein, lifting weights, and supporting hormone balance can completely shift how your body responds.

You’ll also learn how macro-based nutrition actually works, why it’s not about perfection, and how an 80/20 lifestyle makes results sustainable instead of exhausting.

If weight gain feels confusing, frustrating, or unfair right now, this episode will give you clarity, relief, and a realistic path forward.

🔥 This episode will empower you with clear, science-backed steps to optimize your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel your absolute best.

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