Why You’re Doing Everything Right—But Still Not Losing Fat

Easy to follow, real life, suggestions, and advice that can help make a difference in your life.

A few years ago, I was doing everything “right”—or so I thought. I was eating clean, working out regularly, cutting back on sugar… and still, the weight was creeping on.

Fifteen pounds showed up like an uninvited guest—most of it around my belly. I felt tired, puffy, and frustrated. Nothing had changed in my routine… so why was everything changing in my body?

If you’ve been there, I want you to know:

You are not crazy, and you are not alone.

Why “What Used to Work” Isn’t Working Anymore

Maybe you’re tracking your meals, hitting 10,000 steps, skipping wine and bread, and still—nothing. Or worse, the scale is going up, your energy is crashing, and your motivation is tanking.

Here’s what no one tells us in our 30s:

Your body isn’t broken—it’s shifting.

Once we enter perimenopause, our hormones start fluctuating in ways that affect everything from fat storage to energy to sleep. Estrogen, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol all play a role. And when they’re imbalanced, your usual strategies can actually backfire.

The Midlife Fat-Loss Mistake

Here’s the pattern I see again and again.

You start eating less (hello, salads and protein bars)
You increase cardio (Peloton, HIIT, bootcamp…)
You cut out sugar, gluten, or your favourite foods
You try to “be good,” even when you’re exhausted

And still—your belly feels bloated, your cravings get worse, and you’re constantly tired.

This is not a willpower problem. It’s a hormone-awareness problem. That’s why I created the Reset & Rebalance Course—a 5-part RESET designed specifically for perimenopausal women who are tired of guessing and ready to understand their bodies.

Real Client Story: From Burned Out to Balanced

One of my clients came to me completely burned out. She was eating fewer than 1,000 calories a day, doing cardio 6 days a week, and still gaining weight around her midsection. She told me, “It feels like my body hates me.”

It didn’t. It was just overwhelmed.

We walked through the exact steps now inside Reset & Rebalance—and her transformation didn’t come from eating less or working out harder. It came from understanding what her body actually needed at this stage of life.

What’s Inside Reset & Rebalance

This isn’t a diet. It’s not a bootcamp. It’s not a lecture series either.

It’s a 5-day guided reset with short, simple lessons that help you reconnect with your body, stabilize your hormones, and build a realistic plan moving forward.

This Is Your Midlife Map

You don’t need more rules. You need clarity.

You don’t need more hustle. You need a roadmap that actually fits the season you’re in.

That’s exactly what Reset & Rebalance offers—without the confusion, the shame, or the “just push harder” mentality.

Ready to Reset & Rebalance?

If you’re feeling like you’re doing everything right but getting nowhere fast, this is your invitation to pause, reset, and start fresh—with support that makes sense for your body right now.

Let’s take time to reconnect with your body, reframe your habits, and start building the kind of energy, confidence, and strength that lasts.

Susie

Healthy Body Coaching

Categories: : Fat Loss