613: How to Reverse Weight Gain, Build Muscle, and Balance Blood Sugar in Midlife with Nagina Abdullah
12/31/24 • 57 min
What do you do when the body you’ve always trusted starts to feel out of control?
When weight gain creeps in despite your best efforts, and everyday tasks suddenly take more out of you than they ever have?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by weight loss expert and founder of MasalaBody.com, Nagina Abdullah, who shares her deeply relatable journey of navigating perimenopause, unexpected weight gain, and the frustration of feeling stuck.
Together, we unpack how shifting hormones can derail even the best health habits—and, more importantly, how to turn things around.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights into why midlife metabolism changes, how to fuel your body with smarter nutrition, and simple strategies to burn fat, build muscle ,and balance blood sugar.
Whether it’s the hidden role of testosterone or the power of walking after meals, Nagina’s tools are refreshingly doable and life-changing.
If you’re ready to take back control and feel like yourself again...
Tune in now for a roadmap to better YOU.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why perimenopause often leads to sudden weight gain—even when you’re "doing everything right."
- The overlooked role of testosterone in maintaining muscle mass and metabolism in midlife.
- How balancing blood sugar with protein-packed breakfasts and strategic meal pairings can curb cravings and stop energy crashes.
- The benefits of walking after meals to improve insulin sensitivity and prevent fat storage.
- How building muscle helps combat insulin resistance, supports bone health, and prevents midlife belly fat.
- Why under-eating can sabotage your metabolism and stall weight loss—and what to do instead.
QUOTES
Midlife isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing smarter. The right habits can completely shift how you feel, even as your hormones change." – Nagina Abdullah
"Muscle is the armor of longevity. It’s not about getting smaller; it’s about getting stronger." – Dr. Mariza Snyder
"Balancing blood sugar isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about when, how, and what you pair together." – Nagina Abdullah
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Nagina’s website for recipes, tips, and more: MasalaBody.com
Join Nagina’s FREE 5-Day Metabolism Boost Workshop
Dr. Mariza's favorite, clean protein to add to morning smoothies: animal-based option, vegetarian option
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What do you do when the body you’ve always trusted starts to feel out of control?
When weight gain creeps in despite your best efforts, and everyday tasks suddenly take more out of you than they ever have?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by weight loss expert and founder of MasalaBody.com, Nagina Abdullah, who shares her deeply relatable journey of navigating perimenopause, unexpected weight gain, and the frustration of feeling stuck.
Together, we unpack how shifting hormones can derail even the best health habits—and, more importantly, how to turn things around.
You’ll walk away with actionable insights into why midlife metabolism changes, how to fuel your body with smarter nutrition, and simple strategies to burn fat, build muscle ,and balance blood sugar.
Whether it’s the hidden role of testosterone or the power of walking after meals, Nagina’s tools are refreshingly doable and life-changing.
If you’re ready to take back control and feel like yourself again...
Tune in now for a roadmap to better YOU.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why perimenopause often leads to sudden weight gain—even when you’re "doing everything right."
- The overlooked role of testosterone in maintaining muscle mass and metabolism in midlife.
- How balancing blood sugar with protein-packed breakfasts and strategic meal pairings can curb cravings and stop energy crashes.
- The benefits of walking after meals to improve insulin sensitivity and prevent fat storage.
- How building muscle helps combat insulin resistance, supports bone health, and prevents midlife belly fat.
- Why under-eating can sabotage your metabolism and stall weight loss—and what to do instead.
QUOTES
Midlife isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing smarter. The right habits can completely shift how you feel, even as your hormones change." – Nagina Abdullah
"Muscle is the armor of longevity. It’s not about getting smaller; it’s about getting stronger." – Dr. Mariza Snyder
"Balancing blood sugar isn’t just about what you eat—it’s about when, how, and what you pair together." – Nagina Abdullah
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Nagina’s website for recipes, tips, and more: MasalaBody.com
Join Nagina’s FREE 5-Day Metabolism Boost Workshop
Dr. Mariza's favorite, clean protein to add to morning smoothies: animal-based option, vegetarian option
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580: Mastering Your Sleep, Metabolism and Overall, Health in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow
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BONUS: The Worst "Healthy" Foods That Drive Blood Sugar Spikes
More often than not, we are getting blindsided by hidden carbs, nasty seed oils, and sneaky sugars embedded in some of the MAIN foods we have been told were “good for us” our entire lives.
Some of these foods could be regularly skyrocketing your blood sugar–leading to a vicious cycle of energy crashes, mid-afternoon slumps, intense cravings, or belly fat that will not go away...
...and even chronic issues like metabolic dysfunction, diabetes, and heart disease.
Catch today’s to find out what some of these sneaky foods are, as well as a few amazing alternatives–and learn:
- The two types of belly fat you need to be aware of
- How belly fat can lead to system-wide inflammation and more
- Why certain “healthy” foods are actually very dangerous
- Which hormones are affected the most by these foods
- The top 5 worst foods on the list
- 4 ways to overcome the food industry’s shortcomings
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Gluco Support – Powerhouse herbs and nutrients proven to balance blood sugar better than conventional medication.
Additional Resources
10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar
#476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power
Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism
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...and I can speak from experience, because there was a time when I ran on empty, lived miserably, and honestly thought that it would always be that way.
If you have been wanting to cultivate that feel-good energy by creating some simple, yet effective daily rituals, then this short episode is for you.
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