Weight Loss With a Side of Grace I Food Freedom, Perimenopause Weight Gain, Busy Moms
Hi, I’m Michelle, health and fitness coach by day, chauffeur and snack dealer to my three kids by night.
If you’re a woman over 35 wondering why your body suddenly feels different, you’re not alone.
Maybe you know how to lose weight, but nothing seems to work anymore. You “eat good” all day, then lose it at night. You crave sweets constantly, feel exhausted, gain weight around your midsection, and wonder why the same things that worked in your 20s and 30s suddenly stopped working.
You start over every Monday, live by food rules, and let the scale decide your mood. You avoid photos, wear the same “good enough” outfit, and feel frustrated because you’re trying so hard but still don’t feel at home in your body.
If that’s you, I see you.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you do not need another extreme diet.
You’re navigating real life, real stress, changing hormones, busy schedules, aging parents, growing kids, and a body that needs a different kind of support now.
I know what it’s like to chase “perfect” eating and still feel out of control around food. For years I thought healthy eating had to feel restrictive and miserable. But what finally changed things wasn’t more discipline. It was letting go of food guilt, building realistic habits, learning how to fuel my body, and realizing you can eat the salad and the whoopie pie and still be healthy.
Here you’ll learn how to:
✨lose weight during perimenopause without obsession
✨stop nighttime overeating
✨feel in control around sweets
✨build strength and support your metabolism as you age
✨create simple eating habits that work in real mom life
✨ditch all-or-nothing thinking for good
We’ll talk:
- perimenopause weight gain
- strength training for women 35+
- emotional eating
- food freedom
- realistic nutrition
- body confidence
- healthy habits for busy moms
- sustainable weight loss that actually lasts
Because this season of life isn’t about becoming smaller at all costs.
It’s about becoming stronger, healthier, more confident, and finally feeling peaceful around food and your body.
Next Steps:
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A
🌐Visit my Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com
💌 Get added to my Weekly Newsletter: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/newsletter
And connect with me here on the podcast for weekly grace-filled support.
Episodes

Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
16 min
Do you feel like you eat good all day and then overeat at night?
Do you wonder why you keep losing control of your food choices every night?
In this episode, we’re breaking down why you feel out of control with food at night and what is actually causing it. For many women, especially busy moms trying to lose weight, the problem is not lack of willpower. It is under-eating during the day, going too long without food, and arriving at night exhausted and starving.
I’m sharing why this pattern happens, how it keeps you stuck in the cycle of night eating, guilt, and starting over, and one simple thing you can do to help yourself feel more satisfied, more in control, and more consistent with food.
If you want to lose weight without trying harder, stop overeating at night, and build a healthier relationship with food, this episode will help.
Next Steps:
📚Grab your free "How to Lose the Weight Without Trying Harder" assessment to find out what is keeping you stuck, even though you already know what to do: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/areyoustuck
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website for info on 1-1 Coaching: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
9 min
Are you doing a lot of good things but still not seeing the weight loss progress you want?
In this episode, we’re talking about how good things can sometimes get in the way of your best goals. If you are a busy mom trying to lose weight, build healthy habits, and feel better in your body, this episode will help you take a closer look at what may no longer be serving you.
We’ll talk about weight loss mindset, lifestyle habits, time commitments, and how to simplify your life so you can make more room for the habits that truly support your health goals.
Next Steps:
📚Grab your free "Why I'm Not Seeing Results" assessment to find out what is keeping you stuck, even though you already know what to do: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/areyoustuck
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Apr 2, 2026
Apr 2, 2026
17 min
Are you trying to lose weight, but the scale keeps messing with your head?
In this episode, I’m sharing how to track weight loss progress without obsessing over the scale. We’ll talk about how to decide whether the scale is a helpful tool for your journey, how to know when it may be doing more harm than good, and what to use instead.
You’ll learn simple ways to measure progress without the scale, including body measurements, progress photos, strength gains, how your clothes fit, energy levels, and everyday habits.
If you’re looking for sustainable weight loss, food freedom, and a healthier relationship with your body, this episode will help you focus on real progress that goes far beyond a number.
Next Steps:
📚Grab your free "Why I'm Not Seeing Results" assessment to find out what is keeping you stuck, even though you already know what to do: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/areyoustuck
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
19 min
Do you feel like you need more cardio to lose weight?
Are you stuck doing light weights, high reps, and tons of exercise but still not feeling strong, toned, or confident in your body?
Have you been working hard to lose weight, but your body still feels soft, weak, or not the way you want it to feel?
In this episode, we’re talking about why strength training for women over 40 is so important for weight loss, muscle tone, confidence, metabolism, and feeling good in your body again. So many women believe they need to do more cardio, burn more calories, and avoid lifting heavy weights, but the truth is that strength training is one of the most important forms of exercise for women in midlife.
I’m sharing my own story of training for triathlons, doing hours of cardio, and still not feeling strong or toned in my body, and how that changed when I started strength training and lifting weights. We’ll talk about why cardio alone is not enough, how building muscle helps women feel stronger and more confident, and why exercise after 40 needs to include resistance training if you want to support your body in this season of life.
If you are a busy mom who wants to lose weight, tone up, build muscle, boost confidence, support your metabolism, and feel strong in your body, this episode will help you understand why strength training for women matters so much more than you may think.
Next Steps:
📚Grab my free weight loss assessment to find out what is keeping you stuck, even though you already know what to do: https://transformedhealthcoaching.myflodesk.com/areyoustuck
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
13 min
Do you feel like weekends ruin your progress every single week?
Like you do great with healthy eating during the week, but by the weekend everything falls apart?
Are you stuck in the cycle of overeating, feeling guilty, and promising to start again on Monday?
In this episode, we’re talking about weekend eating for busy moms and how to handle weekends without guilt, perfectionism, or the all-or-nothing mindset. I’m sharing practical tips to help you stay more consistent with nutrition, weight loss, and healthy habits, even when your weekend routine looks nothing like your weekdays.
We’ll talk about setting realistic expectations, choosing simple minimums, adding foods and habits that help you feel better, and creating a plan for weekends that actually works in real life.
If you want to stop letting weekends derail your weight loss goals and finally build a more sustainable approach to healthy eating in busy mom life, this episode is for you.
Next Steps:
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5AJoin before April 1st. Spots are limited and if you fill out the application and sign up before April 1st you will receive a free walking pad sent directly to your house so you can one step closer to reaching your goals.
🌐Visit Website: www.transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
22 min
Does “what’s for dinner?” send you over the edge after a long day?
Are you always trying to come up with new healthy dinner ideas for your family, only to end up back at the same regular meals?
Are you tired of spending time making a healthy meal your kids will not even eat?
Me too.
In this episode, we’re talking about why dinner can feel so overwhelming for busy moms and why repeating meals is not something to feel bad about. In fact, having healthy meals on repeat can make meal planning easier, reduce dinner stress, simplify healthy eating for your family, and even support sustainable weight loss.
If you are a busy mom who is tired of overthinking dinner, searching for easy healthy meals, and wondering how to make weight loss work in real life, this episode is for you.
Next Steps:
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5AJoin before April 1st. Spots are limited and if you fill out the application and sign up before April 1st you will receive a free walking pad sent directly to your house so you can one step closer to reaching your goals.
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
16 min
Do you ever feel like every time you try to get back on track, life blows up your plan?Do you find yourself thinking, “I just need a normal week” before you can really focus on your health again?Have you ever felt like if you can’t do it all, you might as well do nothing?
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when life keeps getting in the way of your goals. I’m sharing why adjusting your expectations is not the same as giving up, how giving yourself grace actually helps you stay more consistent, and why setting minimums can keep you moving forward even in the busiest, hardest seasons.
This episode will help you stop starting over every time life gets messy and start building habits that can still work when things are not perfect. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, behind, or like you just can’t keep up, this one will help you shift your mindset and make progress in a way that feels realistic.
Next Steps:
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5AJoin before April 1st. Spots are limited and if you fill out the application and sign up before April 1st you will receive a free walking pad sent directly to your house so you can one step closer to reaching your goals.
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
19 min
Do you run to every new diet hoping that it will be the final weight loss fix you will need?
Does the boring basics of healthy eating, moving more, drinking water, getting enough sleep and strength training not feel like enough to reach your goals?
Have you been doing the boring basics (some of the time), but they don't seem to work for you?
In this episode, I'm sharing why the basics are better than all the quick fixes that you keep trying each week. And 5 ways to make the basics work for you and not against you toward your weight loss goal.
Come to my Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
Let me know what basic habit you are working on this week and how you are making it easier for you.
Next Steps:
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
15 min
In this episode, I’m sharing my story of weight loss, chronic dieting, food guilt, and what it looked like to finally break free from diet culture. After years of trying to do everything “right,” I found myself frustrated, stuck, and exhausted by the all-or-nothing cycle. I share how I worked toward food freedom, a healthier relationship with food, and more confidence in my body, and why I created this podcast to help other women do the same in a realistic, sustainable way.
Hope to see you inside.
Next Steps:
💬Join my free community: www.facebook.com/groups/michelle.transformed/
📚Apply for my 1-1 Coaching Program: https://forms.gle/FotP2wiQn6iF16o5A
🌐Visit Website: transformedhealthcoaching.com

Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026
13 min
You’re a busy mom trying to “eat better,” but food feels like a daily test, cookies on the counter, dinner out, Chick-fil-A on a chaotic day, and your brain spirals: “That’s bad… I blew it… I’ll start over Monday.” You’re not alone.
In this episode, I break down why labeling foods “good” or “bad” keeps you stuck in the diet cycle, and how swapping rigid rules for simple guidelines creates boundaries without guilt or obsession.
Picture using this the next time you’re tempted: you pause, choose on purpose, and move on, no shame, no spiral, no starting over. This shift helps you build consistency, peace around food, and sustainable weight loss.
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