The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
Faith-forward, science-backed strategies for women who want more energy, less weight, and real answers.
Hosted by Tanya Pennington-Miller—a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Blood Chemistry Specialist with a master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition—this podcast is for women over 35 who are tired of being dismissed, confused by their labs, and stuck in survival mode.
Inside each episode, Tanya simplifies the science of metabolism, hormones, and healing while anchoring it all in truth and faith.
Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, stubborn weight, or just want clarity you can trust, you’re in the right place.
The Nourish to Thrive Podcast
44. Why Fat Loss Suddenly Slows Down
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If it feels like you’re doing everything right…but your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is for you.
In this part of the series “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You,” we’re unpacking why fat loss often slows down in midlife and what your body may actually be responding to beneath the surface.
Because this isn’t about effort.
It’s about the environment your body is operating in.
We walk through four key drivers:
• Hormonal shifts that change how your body handles stress and fuel
• The accumulation of stress across your day, your routines, and your season
• Changes in recovery capacity and how your body bounces back
• Metabolic adaptation when the body has been under-fueled or overworked
When these pieces come together, the body becomes more protective with energy…and fat loss is no longer the priority.
If fat loss has slowed down, this episode will help you understand what your body is responding to…and where to shift your focus moving forward.
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