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The hidden cost of diet culture is showing up in ways many women in midlife!

Never expected—low energy, stubborn weight changes, poor recovery, burnout, hormone disruption, and feeling frustrated despite “doing everything right.”

If you’ve been exercising harder, eating less, and still feeling exhausted or frustrated with your body, this episode will hit home fast.

We unpack how chronic dieting, underfueling, and overtraining quietly impact metabolism, bone health, hormones, and confidence during menopause and beyond. You’ll learn why recovery is no longer optional after 40, how low energy availability may be sabotaging your results, and why the old “eat less, move more” advice can backfire in midlife.

This conversation exposes the hidden cost of diet culture and offers a smarter, healthier path forward for active women who want strength, energy, and longevity.

My Guest:

Heidi Skolnik is a nationally recognized sports nutrition expert, exercise physiologist, and co-author of the New York Times bestselling book The Whole Body Reset. She is also the author of the upcoming book Your GLP-1 Game Plan, focused on helping women thrive while using weight loss medications. Heidi has spent nearly three decades at Hospital for Special Surgery as part of The Women’s Sports Medicine Center and currently oversees Performance Nutrition at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet. Her extensive experience includes working with professional sports organizations including the New York Knicks, New York Giants, and New York Mets. Known for translating complex science into practical advice, Heidi brings a realistic approach to nutrition, believing healthy eating can include both nutrient-dense foods and occasional treats like M&M’s.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:09:04] Is there really a way to eat to support your cycle?
[00:10:55] What beliefs and diet culture myths are women still carrying that no longer serve them?
[00:15:55] What fueling mistakes are active midlife women making, even compared to elite athletes?
[00:21:13] How does energy deficiency or underfueling show up in postmenopausal women?
[00:43:00] Why do so many women feel stuck, frustrated, and out of control with their bodies in midlife?
[00:52:40] Why are so many women struggling with appetite, hunger, and belly fat concerns in midlife?

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