What if your ‘healthy habits’ are the thing holding you back?

You're eating clean, skipping the bread basket, dragging yourself to that 6AM workout class... and the scale still won't budge. Here's the twist: Your strategy might be making things harder for your hormones—not easier. I know that sounds frustrating. But here's what most high-functioning women in their 40s don't hear often enough: Your 40-something body has a completely different rulebook than your 30-something body. And if you've felt like nothing is working lately—not your usual workouts, not your "clean" meals, not even your willpower—you're not imagining it. A few months ago, I had a very real wake-up call. I was rehearsing for a dance performance—my partner Joe was going to lift me three times on stage—and I felt... heavy. Not just in my body, but in my joints, my digestion, my brain. That spring had been full of birthdays, trips, and guests. And even though I was "being good," nothing felt light. So I ran a little experiment. No calorie counting. No food scales. Just a few strategic shifts. 🌿 I bumped my protein at lunch 🌿 I cut the mindless 5PM chips-and-hummus habit 🌿 I kept my meals in an 8am–6pm window, even on weekends 🌿 I actually reduced how often I exercised (this was an unintentional side effect of a packed schedule) Four weeks later? I was 5 pounds lighter. But more importantly—I felt stronger, clearer, more me. If you've ever looked at your reflection and thought, "This used to work... what's wrong with me?"—this post is for you. 👉 Read my latest blog post here. You're not broken. You're just in a new phase. Let's work with it. Dr. Amanda If you wish to stop receiving our emails or change your subscription options, please manage your subscription. 2401-A Waterman Blvd, Ste 4 #296, Fairfield, CA 94533, US