placeholder

119 | 5 Sneaky Reasons You're Not Losing Weight in Midlife

June 18, 2025 ∙ 19 mins
Episode 2

About

Are you doing “all the right things” but the scale still won’t budge in perimenopause or menopause?

In this episode of The Honeycast, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky reasons you might be gaining weight or struggling to lose belly fat in midlife—despite your best efforts.

From hormone imbalance to the wrong kind of workouts, from fad diets that backfire to chronic stress and silent inflammation—we’re uncovering the hidden ways your fat loss strategy might be working against you.

If you're a midlife woman following the Trim Healthy Mama plan and wondering why you're stuck, this episode will help you connect the dots between your hormones, metabolism, and the sustainable strategies that actually work after 40.

 

Tired of doing all the “right things” and still gaining weight?
This isn’t about willpower—it’s about midlife strategy. Inside Midlife Fat Loss Formula, you’ll learn exactly how to eat, move, and support your hormones to see real change.

👉 Let’s Fix This Together

 

Some links are affiliate, if you buy, I might earn a small thank-you at no cost to you. I only share what I love.

 

SHOW NOTES

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/not-losing-weight-in-midlife

 

READY TO FEEL BETTER IN MIDLIFE? TAKE THE KIAORA HORMONE QUIZ HERE

→ https://bit.ly/joinkiaora

 

🛑 STOP THE BELLY FAT AFTER 40 WITH MY FREE GUIDE 

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/belly-fat

 

🤪 GAINING WEIGHT, WONDERING IF HORMONES ARE TO BLAME? GET MY FREE GUIDE AND FIND OUT

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/pl/2147702174

 

🫨 FREE VIBRATION PLATE WORKOUT FOR THE WOMAN OVER 40

→ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBd8WdPJklG3JtxMAg06U0BoLOPcEncyo

 

🛒 MY AMAZON STORE

→ https://www.amazon.com/shop/getyourtrimon-coachingbykris

 

🥰 CHECK OUT MY  FAVORITE BIO-HACK TOOLS

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/store-1-415742fe-aa70-44fb-9847-f4f36863777e

 

🤩 JOIN MY MIDLIFE THRIVE TRIBE - FAT LOSS MADE EASY FOR THE TRIM HEALTHY MAMA IN MIDLIFE

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/group-coaching-open

 

--------------

⁣

👋🏽 SAY HI ON SOCIAL:

→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourTrimOn

→ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/krishoneycuttcoaching/

 

🖥 VISIT MY WEBSITE:

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/

 

🙌🏽  START YOUR PATH TO MIDLIFE FAT LOSS:

→ https://www.getyourtrimon.com/femininefreedompath

 

--------------

NOTE: Hey there! Just a heads-up, this description has affiliate links that help you find the stuff I mentioned in the podcast and support the channel without costing you anything extra. If you decide to use them, I might earn a little bit, but there's absolutely no pressure to do so. Thanks a bunch for your support!

MUSIC PROVIDED BY - https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

 

Information

Podcast

Episode

2

Date

June 18, 2025

Length

19 mins
placeholder
placeholder
  • placeholder

    138 | Are You Eating the Right Way to Strength Train and Lose Weight?

    If you’ve ever hit the gym or picked up those dumbbells in midlife and thought, “Why does this feel so different than it used to?” — you’re not imagining it. Your hormones have shifted, and that means how you fuel your workouts has to shift too. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple keys to […]

  • placeholder

    137 | 5 Powerful Tools To Support Hormones For Better Weight Loss

     Free Workshop for Midlife Women Struggling with weight gain, belly fat, and hormones that feel out of control? Join me September 29-October 1 for the Beat the Belly Fat Workshop—3 days of practical, faith-filled coaching to reset your metabolism and reclaim your energy.  🎟️ Save your seat now: https://www.getyourtrimon.com/workshop   Midlife doesn’t have to mean fatigue, […]

  • placeholder

    BONUS | How To Reset Hormones, Lose Weight, And Shrink Belly Fat After 40

    If you’ve been wondering why nothing seems to work anymore for your belly fat after 40, this episode is for you. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the details of my FREE Beat the Belly Fat Workshop—a 3-day reset designed to help you finally reset your hormones, lose weight, and shrink stubborn belly fat in […]

  • placeholder

    136 | 5 Signs Hormone Imbalance Is Sabotaging Your Energy

    Do you ever wake up, look in the mirror, and wonder, “Where did she go?” The woman with energy, motivation, and sparkle in her step now feels tired, foggy, and stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like her own. In this episode, we unpack five key reasons you may not feel like yourself in […]

  • placeholder

    135 | What’s Really Keeping You from Losing Weight in Menopause?

    Are you in perimenopause or menopause, following the Trim Healthy plan but still struggling with stubborn belly fat, hormone imbalance, and exhaustion? You’re not alone—and you’re not doomed. In this episode, I sit down with my client Cindy, who shares her raw, faith-filled journey of learning to lose weight in menopause by shifting her mindset, balancing […]

  • placeholder

    134 | 2 Powerful Exercises That Beat Belly Fat In Perimenopause And Menopause

    Think more cardio means less belly fat in midlife? Think again. In this episode, I reveal the 2 powerful exercises that actually beat belly fat in perimenopause and menopause—and why the old cardio-queen approach may be stalling your progress.   Here’s what you’ll learn inside: Why long, punishing cardio spikes cortisol and makes belly fat […]

  • placeholder

    133 | Are You Making These 7 Midlife Meal Planning Mistakes? (And How To Fix Them)

    “Can someone just tell me what to eat?” If that’s you, this episode is your simple, done-for-you day of Trim Healthy Mama meals—built for the midlife metabolism. I’m Coach Kris, menopause fitness specialist and host of The Menopause Makeover Podcast. Today we cut the noise and get practical: a straightforward meal planning rhythm that helps […]

  • placeholder

    132 | 5 Skills Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Lose Weight

    Are you tired of starting your fat loss plan strong on Monday—only to fall off by Thursday?  You’re not alone. For midlife women, belly fat, hormone imbalance, and the constant struggle to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb. But here’s the truth: it’s not just about trying harder, it’s about learning new skills, […]

  • placeholder

    131 | How To Finally Lose Visceral Belly Fat After 40

    Belly fat in perimenopause and menopause isn’t just about vanity—it’s about hormones, health, and your long-term well-being. If you’ve been eating right, walking daily, lifting weights, cutting sugar, and still can’t shake the midlife belly fat, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why stubborn belly fat and visceral fat show up during perimenopause […]

  • placeholder

    130 | Can Small Shifts Make Trim Healthy Work Again After 40?

    Are you following Trim Healthy Mama but feeling like menopause has changed all the rules? You’re not failing—your hormones are shifting, and your body simply needs a new strategy. In this episode of the Menopause Makeover Podcast, I break down why what worked in your 30s doesn’t work the same way in midlife—and how to […]

  • placeholder

    129 | 5 Affordable Ways To Support Your Hormones In Perimenopause & Menopause

    If the cost of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has you feeling stuck, you are not alone. In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, we’re diving into practical, affordable alternatives for hormone support in perimenopause and menopause—without sacrificing results. Whether you’re currently on BHRT, considering it, or looking for natural hormone support options, you’ll […]

  • placeholder

    128 | The Truth About Fasting, Fat Loss & Midlife Hormones

    Does intermittent fasting actually help women over 40 lose weight? Or is it secretly slowing your metabolism, tanking your hormones, and making belly fat worse?   In this eye-opening episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, Coach Kris Honeycutt breaks down why fasting often backfires for midlife women—especially if you’re working out, eating well, and still […]

  • placeholder

    127 | Can't lose weight? Your BUSY life might be the reason why

    Ever feel like menopause is a full-time job? Between balancing hormones, trying to lift heavy, keeping up with kids launching into adulthood, end-of-life family care, and all your responsibilities… it’s no wonder consistency feels impossible.   In this episode of Menopause Makeover, I’m talking directly to you—the woman with a chaotic schedule, no consistent bedtime, […]

  • placeholder

    126 | 3 Lies About Hormones Sabotaging Weight Loss After 40

    Think your hormones are working against you? You might be right—but not for the reasons you’ve been told.   In this episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, Coach Kris Honeycutt exposes 3 common hormone lies keeping midlife women stuck in belly fat, exhaustion, and scale drama—even when you’re following Trim Healthy or eating “clean.”   […]

  • placeholder

    125 | 3 Easy tips to eat more protein for sustainable weight loss

    Protein can feel overwhelming—especially in midlife when hormones are shifting and you’re juggling work, family, and fatigue. But if you’ve ever said, “I know I should eat more protein, I just don’t know how to make it happen,” this episode is for you. In this episode of the Menopause Makeover Podcast, I’m giving you a […]

  • placeholder

    124 | 5 Reasons You’re Gaining Weight in Perimenopause—and How to Fix It

    Struggling with weight loss after 40—even though you’re eating healthy, following Trim Healthy Mama, and showing up the best you can?   In this episode of the Menopause Makeover Podcast, we’re talking about 5 reasons your weight loss strategy might not be working in menopause—and how to fix it without going back to extreme diets […]

  • placeholder

    123 | Is Poor Sleep a Symptom of Menopause or Something More

    If you’re waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep, you’re likely in perimenopause, and your hormones are the hidden culprit.  In this episode of The Menopause Makeover, we’re talking about the silent energy drain no one tells midlife women about. You’ll learn why menopause symptoms like poor sleep, low energy, cortisol spikes, blood […]

  • placeholder

    122 | From Striving to Surrender: A New Way to Approach Weight Loss After 40

    If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feel like you’re doing everything right but still not losing the belly fat… this episode is for you.   Coach Kris (aka “Honey”) is getting real about what changed everything in her weight loss journey—and what’s missing for so many women in midlife trying to lose weight with […]

  • placeholder

    121 | Stop Overdoing Cardio – The Better Way to Burn Fat in Menopause

    Are you still stuck in the “more cardio = more weight loss” mindset?   If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause trying to lose belly fat, support your hormones, and not feel wrecked afterward, this episode is for you. We’re cutting through the noise and breaking down exactly how much cardio you need, and […]

  • placeholder

    120 | How To Strength Train For Fat Loss After 50 Without Burning Out

    If you’ve ever felt like you had to sweat buckets, train for hours, or follow some influencer’s impossible workout to lose weight in perimenopause—this episode is going to be your reset button. In this week’s episode of The Menopause Makeover Podcast, we’re talking about how to use strength training strategically to burn belly fat, support […]

  • placeholder

    119 | 5 Sneaky Reasons You're Not Losing Weight in Midlife

    Are you doing “all the right things” but the scale still won’t budge in perimenopause or menopause? In this episode of The Honeycast, I’m breaking down 5 sneaky reasons you might be gaining weight or struggling to lose belly fat in midlife—despite your best efforts. From hormone imbalance to the wrong kind of workouts, from […]

  • placeholder

    118 | Wake Up Tired? How to Reclaim Your Sleep in Perimenopause

    Sleep Struggles in Perimenopause? You’re Not Alone. Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause often bring one very unwelcome sidekick: sleeplessness. If you’re tired of lying awake at 3 am, wired but exhausted, this episode is your next best step. Coach Kris sits down with Shonda Palmer, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and sleep […]

  • image of woman with dark hair named Mary Claire Haver

    Female Libido in Menopause: Desire Loss, Biology & Solutions with Cindy Eckert

    This week on unPaused, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and creator of Addyi, the first FDA approved treatment for low libido in women. Cindy is a pharmaceutical entrepreneur who began her career at Merck before founding her first company in 2007, focusing on undermarketed FDA […]

  • Ep. 205 – Menopause and Heart Health Supports with Cathy Eason

    If you think of cardiovascular blood flow as just a background bodily process, this episode will completely change your perspective. Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes back the brilliant Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, for a masterclass on one of the body’s most critical signaling molecules. With her deep expertise in human nutrition, physiology, and translating complex biology […]

  • How to Know if Your Nervous System’s Actually Regulated — or Just Coping

    There’s a lot of noise right now about calming your nervous system and staying regulated — and for many of us, that creates more pressure than peace. In this solo episode, I gently unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, why staying calm isn’t the goal, and how midlife and perimenopause can shift the way […]

  • 46 – Why understanding your hormones changes everything

    In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Professor Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist, Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and author of It’s Probably Your Hormones.  Together, they explore why hormones are far more than just “reproductive messengers”, and how they influence almost every system in the body, including the brain, immune system, metabolism, bones and cardiovascular health.  The conversation […]

  • The Tamsen Show podcast image

    The 4 Dating Mistakes Keeping Smart Women Stuck (And How to Break Them)

    Tamsen Fadal sits down and teaches you what she’s learned about dating, from running a matchmaking business in New York City, to dating through her 20s and 30s, to divorce, and starting over in midlife. In this episode, she walks you through the 4 biggest dating mistakes women make. The ones that keep smart, self-aware […]

  • Eps 387: Peptide Therapy Duration: What to Know

    If you’re scared to start peptides because you don’t want to be on them forever, listen in. In today’s conversation, I’m answering one of the most common and quietly loaded questions women ask me about peptide therapy: Do I have to stay on this forever? We’re unpacking where that fear really comes from, why it […]

  • The 24-Hour Turnaround to Get Your Life Back on Track

    Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything.  The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind.  This episode is the reset you need.  Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways […]

  • Ashley James: You’re a bimbo! Mumsy! Bossy! How we shrink confidence out of girls

    You’re a bimbo. A nag. Too mumsy. Too bossy. Ever had any of those labels put on you? Far from harmless words, Ashley James is clear they all work to shrink women and girls. In this chat with Fearne, Ashley recalls her first experiences of street harassment, and the way she victim blamed herself. They […]

  • Should I be eating more salt or less?

    It’s one of the most confusing nutrition debates – should you be eating more salt or less? The answer might surprise you, because it depends on your lifestyle. If you’re cooking from scratch or you’re very active the advice is very different than if ultra-processed foods are part of your diet. Liz explains why salt […]

  • Menopause Is FULL Of Fake News – How To Spot It

    The internet is full of menopause advice. But how much of it can you actually trust? In this solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the growing world of menopause misinformation online – from social media 'experts' to AI-generated health advice and even deepfakes. She explains why menopause care is never one-size-fits-all, and why personalised medical […]

  • The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi

    Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars […]

  • Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause w/Elizabeth Gaines

    Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs.  Episode Timeline:  01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]

  • Eps 386: The Hidden Link Between Burnout & Perimenopause

    Your body is responding to how hard you’ve been pushing. Elizabeth explains the concept of hormonal and metabolic “debt,” why sex hormones are often the first system to be underfunded, and how productivity culture trains women to ignore early warning signs.  Episode Timeline:  01:15 – Elizabeth’s Burnout Story 03:00 – Chronic Stress Builds Slowly 05:20 […]

  • Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days

    Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?”  Today you are getting your answer.  This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”.  In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]

  • The 3 Day Nutrition Protocol: Exactly What to Eat For Your Best Body & More Energy

    Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?”  Today you are getting your answer.  This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”.  In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. […]

  • Book Club Meets: Grief, women in history, and Elizabethan magic, with Maggie O’Farrell

    You might have recently seen Hamnet at the cinema, but did you read the book along with the Happy Place Book Club in January? In this chat, Fearne and author Maggie O’Farrell talk about how Jessie Buckley’s award-winning performance brought Agnes to life in the film, why it’s vital to remember women’s place in history, […]

  • Thursday Thoughts – Being The Main Character in Your Own Life

    On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life. We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else’s needs first, waiting for the “right […]

  • Endometriosis & the Perimenopause, with Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, Endometriosis Nurse Specialist. S7. Ep 10.

    Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not just “one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women.  In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia […]

  • The Tamsen Show podcast image

    How to Create the Career of Your Dreams with Marie Forleo

    At some point in life, almost all of us hit a moment where we quietly ask ourselves, “Now what?” It might come after a big transition. Or when the path you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn’t feel like it fits anymore. Or when you’re doing “all the right things,” yet something still feels […]

  • Carrie Preston Talks Elsbeth and Embracing Life Over 50

    Powerful women over 50 are finally taking center stage on TV. This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning actress, producer, and director Carrie Preston for an inspiring conversation about her career, creativity, and personal journey. As the lead of the hit series Elsbeth, Carrie is redefining what it means to see strong, dynamic women […]

  • Aflevering 58 ~ PMDD: Als hormonen je persoonlijkheid kapen

    PMDD is geen zware PMS, maar een ernstige hormonale stemmingsstoornis. In deze aflevering spreekt Suzanne Rethans met ervaringsdeskundige Alice Groen en wetenschappelijk onderzoeker Astrid Kamperman (Erasmus MC) over wat PMDD écht is, waarom het vaak pas na jaren wordt herkend, en hoe hormonen, brein en psyche elkaar kunnen ontregelen. Een indringend gesprek over onzichtbaar lijden, […]

  • Caffeine vs adaptogens: how to feel more energised – with Schia Mitchell Sinclair

    Always running low on energy? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair says it might be time to kick the caffeine habit, and explore adaptogens instead. This episode is brought to you by The Herbtender. If after hearing this conversation you want to try their supplements and herbal teas for yourself, you can use code LIZLOVES for 20% […]

00:00
/
00:00