S2 #Ep6 Why Weight Loss Gets Harder As Women Age

Inside the Apothecary · Oct 12, 2026 · 47m

Why does it feel like the things that used to work for your body suddenly stop working?

In this episode of Inside the Apothecary, Jaime and Mel unpack why weight regulation can become more complex as women move through their 30s, 40s and beyond, and why simply eating less and exercising more is often not the answer.

We explore the physiological changes that can influence weight, including declining muscle mass, changes in insulin sensitivity, stress and cortisol, sleep, hormonal shifts and the transition through perimenopause.

We also discuss why increasingly restrictive diets can sometimes…