If you’re a woman over 40 who wants to enjoy the holidays without gaining weight, feeling bloated, or starting January already frustrated with your body—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, research-backed holiday habits that support your metabolism during the busiest, food-filled week of the year—without dieting, restricting, or skipping the festive foods you love.

Because holiday weight gain isn’t about lack of discipline. It’s about environment, hormones, blood sugar, sleep, and movement—and all of those shift after 40.

This episode is especially important if:

• You feel like your metabolism is more sensitive than it used to be

• You notice belly fat, cravings, or low energy show up fast during the holidays

• You’re tired of the “I’ll start fresh on January 1st” cycle

• You want real-life strategies that actually work in perimenopause and menopause

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hydration directly affects blood sugar, cravings, and metabolic rate

• How small amounts of incidental movement (NEAT) can prevent holiday weight gain

• Why sleep controls your hunger hormones and insulin sensitivity

• How to support your metabolism without skipping cookies, meals, or celebrations

• The real reason holiday weight gain happens—and how to prevent it

These habits help:

• Stabilize blood sugar

• Reduce belly fat storage

• Improve insulin sensitivity

• Keep energy steady

• Help you enter January feeling lighter—not behind

✨ December Giveaway I’m giving away a FREE 1-hour coaching session + full supplement review to one listener. To enter:

• Leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your podcast app

• Screenshot it

• Upload it at https://nutritionherway.com/contest or email me at lara@nutritionherway.com

If you want to enjoy the holidays, feel good in your body, and protect your metabolism after 40—this episode will show you how.

Ready to take the next step? Here’s how you can plug in:

✨ Step 1: Join my FREE community of like-minded women: nutritionherway.com/community

🌸 Step 2: Nourish your health & faith inside Wellness In His Light — register HERE!

🔥 Step 3: Learn more about my signature program, Metabolic Mastery For Women Over 40: nutritionherway.com/mm

Would love to see you there!

In health, Lara Frendjian, RHN