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Welcome to the Skinny Seattle Blog—your go-to hub for science-backed tips, inspiring success stories, and expert insights on sustainable weight loss, hormone balance, gut health, and energy restoration. Whether you’re starting your wellness journey or looking to fine-tune your healthy habits, our articles are here to guide, motivate, and empower you every step of the way.
What No One Tells You About Hormones and Midlife Belly Fat
You eat clean. You exercise. You may have even tried fasting, cutting carbs, or doing endless crunches. Still, that midsection won’t budge. Your pants feel tighter. You feel bloated, sluggish, and discouraged. You’re not alone if you’re over 40 and can’t seem to lose belly fat. In fact, this is
Feeling Betrayed by Your Body? Your Hormones Might Be the Culprit
You used to feel in control. You could make small adjustments to your eating or exercise and feel results. But now? Nothing works. You wake up feeling puffy, sluggish, and increasingly discouraged. Despite your efforts, your body feels like it’s working against you. If this sounds familiar, please know: you’re
Why Traditional Diets Don’t Work for Women in Perimenopause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74n_EaxIf2Q You count calories. You walk, lift weights, maybe even fast. Yet nothing is changing. If you feel like your body has become immune to everything that used to work, you’re not imagining it. This is a common experience among health-conscious women in their 40s and early 50s and 60s.
From Frustrated to Free: Reclaiming Your Body After 40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFDBi6Tsmn8 You eat clean. You take your walks. Maybe you even count your calories or hit the gym. But the scale doesn’t budge, and your clothes still fit tighter each month. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women over 40 feel betrayed by their bodies. They are doing
How to Adapt Your Plan with Seasonal Shifts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnBImgHQ0VE Feeling different as the seasons change? That is normal and fixable. Many midlife women notice shifts in energy, mood, and sleep when summer turns into fall or when long winter months settle in. In the Pacific Northwest, shorter days, rain, and holiday stress can make staying consistent with healthy
7 Wellness Metrics That Matter More Than the Scale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT9lrKWzUvA The scale does not tell the whole story. In fact, for many women and men over 40, it is one of the least reliable ways to measure progress. You may step on the scale every morning, hoping for encouragement, only to feel defeated when the number does not move.