If you feel like you're always hungry, constantly snacking, or thinking about food, this episode is for you. Dr. Mary unpacks why cravings after 40 aren't about willpower — they're about metabolism, blood sugar, and years of conditioning your body to run on quick fuel.

She explains how insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, chronic grazing, and stress all amplify food obsession — and what to do instead.

In This Episode:

• Why cravings and food obsession after 40 are a metabolism and blood sugar issue — not a willpower problem

• How insulin resistance, sugar-burning mode, and chronic grazing amplify hunger signals in midlife

• Practical strategies to build metabolic flexibility, calm cravings, and feel genuinely satisfied without extreme dieting or restriction

Links & Resources

Learn more about Dr. Mary’s work at DrMaryPines.com and her signature Better Beyond 40 Formula program.

Join my FREE Skool Community

Follow her on Instagram at @drmarypines

Watch my FREE MasterClass designed to help women 35-65 understand how to rebalance their bodies, overcome hormonal symptoms & lose weight using natural, science-based approaches they won't hear about in most doctor's offices or online.

You can watch each episode on YouTube.

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

Mentions in this Episode

The "famous" 7-minute workout video. [Original NYT article here showing the workout in pictures.]

An under-desk walking pad or exercise bike

If you're interested, some powerful breath practices:

• Box (or equal ratio) breathing
• 4-7-8 breath
• Kapbalabhati breath

Lab Markers & Testing

• Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c / A1c) – 3-month average blood sugar marker
• Fasting Insulin – less commonly run, but critical for assessing insulin resistance
• Fasting Glucose
• Triglycerides
• Cholesterol markers
• Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) – now available over the counter

Disclaimer: The content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Nothing here is intended to replace the guidance of your physician, licensed healthcare provider, or any information accompanying a product you've been prescribed or recommended. Do not rely on this content to diagnose or treat a health condition, or to make decisions about medication or other therapies.