The Truth About Stress & Midlife Weight

02 Oct 2025 • 58 min • EN
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Ever feel like your body is straight-up rebelling? You’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things, but the scale won’t budge, your moods are a rollercoaster, and you’re ready to scream into a pillow every time someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” Yep, that’s not “just life”, that’s stress overload. In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by the powerhouse herself, Stephanie Crassweller, to break down what stress really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just deadlines and drama). We’re unpacking how stress messes with your hormones, metabolism, sleep, cravings, basically everything, and what to actually do about it. We talk about: ·     👉 Why “eat less, move more” is not the fix  👉 How your stress plate is overflowing, and what to take off  👉 The sneaky ways cortisol keeps your belly fat stuck  👉 Why doing less might finally get you results  👉 How to turn stress into a boundary, not a burnout badge If you’ve ever said, “This is just how my life is,” or doubled down on harder workouts when you’re already fried, this one’s your wake-up call. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start listening to it. 👉 Hit play now and learn how to turn stress from your enemy into your guide. Then come tell share your biggest “aha” moment over on Instagram @kimjeffersoncoach and @‌vitalityoet.stephanie We want to know what landed for you! Links Facebook group Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast Website:  http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com  Instagram IG @‌vitalityoet.stephanie Facebook Group Vitality The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast Fat Loss Quiz

From "Fit Girl Magic | Healthy Living For Women Over 40"

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