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Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong | Ailsa Hitchens on Insulin, Protein, Sleep & Metabolism

In this High Tea with Lady V year-in-review episode, the host revisits a conversation with UK menopause nutritionist and coach Ailsa Hitchens about her book, Everything They Told You About Menopause Weight Loss Is Wrong. They challenge the “eat less, move more” approach and discuss menopause weight gain as a metabolic and hormonal issue involving insulin, blood sugar spikes and crashes, inflammation, stress, sleep, and gut health. Hitchens emphasizes protein-rich breakfasts, fewer snacks and proper meal spacing, food order to blunt glucose spikes, and lifestyle basics like planning, strength training, and guided meditation to reduce stress. They also cover risks beyond weight—cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s—plus the role of estrogen/progesterone balance, detox via regular bowel movements, and practical habit-building tools like journaling.

00:00 Welcome and Season Tease

01:12 Menopause Weight Loss Myths

02:29 Why the Book Hits Home

03:27 Glucose Spikes and Prediabetes

05:42 Medical Advice Gone Wrong

06:54 Why She Wrote This Book

09:10 Midlife Weight and Health Risks

12:39 Making Change Stick

16:00 Calories Myth and Protein

17:57 Breakfast and Food Noise

23:31 Stop Grazing Start Resetting

27:13 Metabolic Health and Longevity

32:13 Gut Bacteria and Fiber

35:25 Food Variety and Journaling

39:19 Seasonal Mood Triggers

40:30 Rewriting Your Health Rules

42:35 Cycle Syncing Food Exercise

45:00 Estrogen Balance And Gut

46:49 Everyday Detox Basics

50:29 Self Care Without Guilt

55:18 Stress Metabolism Explained

59:27 Meditation And HRV Tracking

01:04:01 Testing Versus Basics

01:06:57 Sleep Planning Tipping Points

01:12:02 Protein Breakfast For Stability

01:14:21 Wrap Up Resources Disclaimer

www.AilsaHichens.com

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