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Apr, 2026

Reverse Dieting 101: Why Eating More Is Often the Fastest Path to Losing Fat After 40

Reverse dieting is the methodical process of slowly increasing your calories after a long period of dieting, with the goal of restoring metabolism, hormones, and energy without gaining fat. Here’s what reverse dieting really is, how to do it right, and why it matters especially for women over 40 who’ve been under-eating for years.
Apr, 2026

Why Zinc Bisglycinate Benefits Women Over 40: The Quiet Mineral Your Hormones Are Missing

Zinc is quietly involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in your body — from immunity to skin to hormones to metabolism. After 40, absorption drops and demand climbs, and most midlife women are low without knowing it. Here’s everything you need to know about zinc bisglycinate, the gentlest and best-absorbed form.
Apr, 2026

Mediterranean Diet & Menopause: The Pillars, Macros, and Real Results

If you’ve been told to “just eat Mediterranean” for menopause but nobody explained how to make it actually work for a midlife body, this is the guide. Here’s the science, the pillars, and the 30-day on-ramp — plus the macro framework that turns a generic Mediterranean diet into a menopause-specific plan that supports hormones, bones, brain, and body composition.
Apr, 2026

How Rebounding Supports Lymphatic Health in Menopausal Women

Rebounding — jumping on a mini trampoline — is one of the most underrated forms of movement for menopausal women. It supports bone density, lymphatic drainage, cardiovascular health, balance, and mood, all in joints that don’t want to pound pavement anymore. Here’s the science, the protocol, and the exact coaching framework we use at THOR to help women over 40 build back strength through 10 minutes a day
Apr, 2026

How to Reverse Diet After 50: The Midlife Guide to Rebuilding Your Metabolism

If you’ve been eating less and less and still gaining weight in menopause, you’re not broken — your metabolism is protecting you. Reverse dieting is the slow, structured way to eat more food, restore the metabolic rate you’ve suppressed for years, and finally get your body out of starvation mode. Here’s the science, the step-by-step plan, and the macros that actually work for women over 40 and 50.
Apr, 2026

Creatine for Women Over 40: Dosage, Benefits, and What the 2-Year Study Found

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. For women over 40, it’s one of the most research-backed supplements you can take — with growing evidence for bone density, muscle strength, mood, and cognitive function through perimenopause and menopause. Here’s what the newest studies actually say, the right dose for your body, and how to choose a creatine that’s third-party tested and safe.
Apr, 2026

Guest Podcast: The Real Reason You’re Struggling To Lose Weight After 40

If your body feels like it changed overnight after 40, you’re not imagining it. In this honest conversation with Lucy Hutchings, we unpack what really happens during perimenopause — from stubborn belly fat and low energy to emotional eating and hormonal shifts. Terry shares her personal journey of gaining and losing 80 pounds in midlife, and the exact strategies that helped her rebuild her metabolism, regain control, and feel strong again. If you’re tired of doing everything “right” and still feeling stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and show you a better way forward.
Apr, 2026

Guest Podcast: The Art of Fat Loss after 40…Here’s What Most Women Get Wrong

Weight loss in your 40s can feel like everything suddenly stops working—but there’s a reason why. In this episode of the Functional Moms Podcast, I share how I lost over 80 pounds during perimenopause without extreme dieting or burnout. We dive into the real drivers of midlife fat loss, including hormones, emotional eating, strength training, and macronutrition. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start working with your body, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and a renewed sense of what’s possible.

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