Hills I Will Die On as a Dietitian When It Comes to Weight Loss in Midlife

You’re not failing your metabolism—your body is changing. If calorie counting, eating less, and over-exercising suddenly stopped working in perimenopause or menopause, this episode explains why.
In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid breaks down the 7 “nutrition hills” she’ll die on when it comes to women’s health, blood sugar balance, hormone health, inflammation, and sustainable weight loss in midlife. From insulin resistance and chronic inflammation to fiber, muscle mass, thyroid health, and the all-or-nothing mindset, Brigid explains the science-backed shifts that actually help women improve energy, body composition, and long-term metabolic health.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why under-eating and skipping meals can worsen cortisol and cravings
How blood sugar imbalances impact weight gain, inflammation, and hormones
The connection between insulin resistance, menopause, and belly fat
Why women in midlife need more muscle for metabolic health and longevity
The role fiber plays in blood sugar control, satiety, gut health, and inflammation
Why thyroid testing should go beyond TSH alone
How the “all or nothing” mindset sabotages consistency and long-term health
The biggest nutrition shifts that support sustainable weight loss in perimenopause and menopause
Timestamps:
01:24 Understanding the Seven Hills of Women's Health
02:52 The Impact of Skipping Meals and Under Eating
04:19 Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Control
07:10 Symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Gut Microbiome
08:33 Hormonal Changes in Menopause and Disease Risk
10:57 Ultra-Processed Foods and Blood Sugar Spikes
12:48 Fasting Insulin as a Predictor of Menopause Symptoms
17:28 Building Muscle for Metabolic and Bone Health
18:50 Thyroid Health Beyond TSH
20:15 The Power of Dietary Fiber in Metabolic Health
24:59 The All-or-Nothing Mindset and Consistency
31:00 The Structure of the Being Collective Program
32:21 Support Systems and Community for Health Success
36:41 Final Thoughts and How to Join the Program
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Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram