You’re eating better than ever.
You’re lifting weights.
You’re moving your body.
You’re trying to do all the right things.

And the scale keeps going up.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, This doesn’t make sense, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I share my personal experience of gaining 20 pounds while doing “all the right things,” visiting multiple doctors, feeling dismissed, and eventually realizing what was really happening.

This isn’t about willpower.
It isn’t about discipline. And it isn’t about you failing.

Your body is changing. And God is still faithful.

Let’s talk about all of it. Ready? Let’s go!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

📚 The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
https://amzn.to/3R6mXvX

🚶‍♀️ My Weighted Vest for Walking
I started at 8 lbs and worked up to 16 lbs. A great goal is building toward 10% of your body weight.
https://a.co/d/ihGlAJa

🕊️ Peptide of the Week – FIT

FIT supports muscle growth, fat loss, metabolic health, and raises NAD levels that naturally decline with age.

As estrogen shifts in perimenopause, preserving lean muscle becomes critical for long-term strength, bone density, metabolism, and overall resilience.

This is not about shrinking.
This is about building strength for the next season.

👉 Learn more about FIT here:
https://makewellness.com/faithfullyfittracy

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Episode 98: Why Am I Doing Everything Right and Gaining Weight?