Registered dietitian Kristyn Hall reveals why midlife demands we abandon the calorie-counting games of our younger years and embrace a radically different approach to nourishment – one that prioritizes elevation over manipulation.
In this conversation, Kristyn introduces her two-bucket framework for supporting women through midlife nutrition challenges, from ending "calorie hoarding" to understanding why our bodies need more fuel, not less, during biological transitions. You'll discover why three consistent meals can stop the 3 p.m. craving wars and how to shift from nutritional math to nutritional grace.
In this episode, we explore:
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00:53) Why midlife bodies need nourishment for elevation, not manipulation
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04:46) How to end the calorie hoarding game that leaves you battling cravings
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08:15) Why fiber isn't just about pooping – it's about metabolic health
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11:13) The biggest mistake women make: trying to diet through biological transitions
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15:29) How self-compassion becomes the foundation for sustainable change
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16:48) When intuitive eating works (and when it doesn't) in midlife
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20:53) What every woman on GLP-1s needs to know about nutrition
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24:11) Simple hydration truths that aren't about carrying gallon jugs
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27:42) The 60-second shift from food fear to body joy
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