Hills I’ll Die On As a Dietitian When It Comes to Losing Weight & Belly Fat in Midlife

Why does belly fat suddenly become so much harder to lose—even when you're eating less and exercising more?
If you've ever wondered why the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s suddenly stop working during perimenopause or menopause, this episode is for you. Brigid breaks down the science behind insulin resistance, hormones, inflammation, and blood sugar—and explains why stubborn belly fat is about much more than calories. You'll learn the root causes behind metabolic changes as you age and the practical strategies that actually support sustainable fat loss, improved energy, and better hormone health.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why insulin resistance often develops years before pre-diabetes
How estrogen impacts blood sugar and fat storage
Why eating less and exercising more can backfire
The surprising connection between cortisol, inflammation, and belly fat
Why blood sugar balance matters more than calorie counting alone
The role of muscle in improving insulin sensitivity
Research on low-fat vs. low-carbohydrate diets
Simple daily habits that support healthy metabolism
Why belly fat increases inflammation—and vice versa
How to reverse insulin resistance through Functional Nutrition
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Brigid and her mission
01:21 Why traditional weight loss advice often fails women
02:42 The role of estrogen in insulin sensitivity
03:40 Understanding insulin resistance and prediabetes
05:02 Why eating less and exercising more can backfire
07:15 Blood sugar balanced diet and its benefits
11:22 Hormonal changes during menopause and their impact
14:32 Visceral fat, inflammation, and metabolic risk
16:25 The cycle of insulin resistance and belly fat
18:19 Strategies to stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity
20:12 Reversibility of insulin resistance and metabolic health
22:25 Lifestyle tips: movement, sleep, and stress management
24:13 Join the Blood Sugar Reset program
25:08 Success stories and motivation
26:30 Final thoughts and encouragement
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Summer Blood Sugar Reset
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram
If this episode helped you better understand your body, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who has been struggling with stubborn weight gain, blood sugar, or hormonal changes.