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#617: The Number One Longevity Hack Everyone Should Be Doing
One simple daily habit can boost energy, balance blood sugar, and transform your metabolism fast. Tune in to learn my favorite easy lifestyle hack!
#616: Jump-Start Your Metabolism and Put Your Body into a Thermogenic Fat-Burning State with Stu Schaefer
Weight gain in midlife isn’t your fault and fixing it doesn’t require fad diets or extreme workouts. The real key? Creating the right environment for your body to thrive.
#613: Effective Tools for Curbing Your Appetite in Midlife and Optimizing Your Blood Sugar with Nagina Sethi Abdullah
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EPISODE SUMMARY
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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