#252. This Is Why Exercise Isn’t Working After 40 (And What To Do Instead)

When More Exercise Isn’t the Answer: Healing Hormones, Faith, and Fat Loss After 40

If you’ve been working out harder than ever but still feel stuck in your weight loss journey, this episode will shift your entire perspective. Dr. Tabatha unpacks why traditional fitness advice fails women over 40—and how healing starts by listening to your body, not punishing it.

She breaks down the hidden impact of cortisol, hormone imbalances, gut health, and even alcohol on stubborn belly fat. You'll hear how simple changes like walking more, eating differently, and resting like Jesus did can lead to lasting transformation. If you’re tired of pushing with no results, this conversation is your permission slip to slow down, reset, and trust how God designed your body to heal.

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Chapters:

0:00 – Why Exercise May Be Holding You Back1:57 – Cortisol, Gut Health & Weight Loss Resistance4:50 – Working Out at the Wrong Time & Drinking Too Much8:45 – How Movement Affects Your Nervous System11:21 – The Power of Rest, Prayer, and Walking Like Jesus

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