Lose Weight for Good for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss Meals | Flexible Eating | Sustainable Weight Loss

Lose Weight for Good for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss for Women Over 40 | Weight Loss Meals | Flexible Eating | Sustainable Weight Loss

The Go-To Podcast for Women Over 40 Who Want to Lose Weight for the Last Time without Giving Up Carbs & Sugar Ready to stop losing and gaining the same 20-30 pounds again and again? Want to lose weight while eating sugar and the rest of your favorite foods? Hoping to reduce hunger and cravings to finally feel in control of your food choices? There is a way to take the complexity and restriction out of eating for weight loss so that you can eat like a normal person, lose weight, and keep the weight off for good. Hi. I’m Concita Thomas Certified Nutrition Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, and Personal Trainer. Maybe like you, I lost and gained the same 25 pounds again and again for 10 years before finally losing 60 pounds and keeping it off for years using my flexible eating approach. In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to: - Eat to lose weight for the last time as a woman over 40 - Reduce hunger, reduce cravings, support hormones, and boost metabolism - Eat sweets without going overboard and finally eat like a normal person and still lose weight I’m here to help you lose weight for the last time so that you can use the energy and mental capacity you used to use for weight loss to live your most fierce life. Let’s get started! Next Steps: Be sure to join my free community: https://concitathomas.com/community Leave a question you want answered on the podcast: https://concitathomas.com/askconcita Email Me: info@concitathomas.com

Episodes

September 7, 2025 14 mins

Have you been watching your portions and stopping before you're full only to have the scale and your body stay the same? It's not your metabolism or even your hormones causing this problem. It's an often overlooked truth lurking in the background and stalling your results. In today's episode, we're diving into why portion control fails so many women over 40 when it comes to weight loss, and what you can do instead to move the need...

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You’ve probably spent time wondering which snacks are best for weight loss—protein bars, yogurt, popcorn, maybe even rice cakes. But here’s the truth no one really says out loud: sometimes the problem isn’t what you’re snacking on but how you're fitting snacks into your overal eating strategy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right with snacks but still not seeing progress, this conversation will help you finally c...

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Carbs aren’t the enemy—yet for many women over 40, the way they’re eaten can make or break weight loss progress. In this episode, I’m sharing three simple strategies that allow you to enjoy carbs while still seeing results on the scale.

If you’ve ever felt like cutting carbs was the only way to lose weight, this conversation will change that for you and give you the tools to eat in a way that’s realistic, flexible, and sustainabl...

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Losing weight is one thing. Keeping it off is another. If you’ve ever reached your goal only to watch the pounds creep back on, it’s not because you lacked discipline. In fact, the very fact that you lost the weight once proves you know how to get results. What’s often missing are a handful of key skills that make the difference between short-term success and lasting change. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the ...

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity for weight loss for women over 40, but something unexpected is happening. Even for women not taking medication, this new era of weight loss is quietly changing how we approach our own weight loss journeys… and not always for the better.

 

In this episode, I expose why sustainable weight loss is harder than ever in the age of GLP-1s, the hidden mindset shifts that...

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Is protein really the magic bullet for weight loss after 40? Or could the way you’re eating it be quietly stalling your results? In this episode, I’m unpacking the most common mistakes women make with protein—and why they matter more than ever once you hit your 40s. Whether you’ve been cutting calories with little progress, feel stuck in a cycle of dieting, or simply want to understand how protein can work for you instead of aga...

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If you're a woman over 40 on a weight loss journey and the thought of cutting one more calorie makes you want to throw in the towel, this episode is for you. I have good news—there's a better way to get results. In this episode, I'm sharing how I help women over 40 keep making progress without eating less and less—and why focusing on fueling appropriately, recovering adequately, and working with your body through my FIRES framewo...

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Is sustainable weight loss even possible during perimenopause? Or are your hormones working against you? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Betty Murray—a nutrition expert and functional medicine practitioner—to explore the truth about what's really happening in your body during perimenopause and how to work with it, not against it. We discuss the hormonal shifts that impact metabolism, why traditional dieting often ...

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If you’ve ever felt like sweets hijack your weight loss progress, despite your best intentions, you’re not alone. Many women over 40 struggle to rein in sugar cravings without feeling deprived or defeated. In this episode, I’m sharing one of my signature strategies and explaining how it helps my clients finally feel in control around sweets without cutting them out completely. You’ll learn what it is, why it works, and how to try ...

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You’ve probably heard that intermittent fasting is the key to weight loss — but is it really the best approach for women over 40 who want sustainable results? In this episode, I’ll break down why intermittent fasting isn’t always the magic solution it’s made out to be, and what works even better when your goal is sustainable weight loss that fits your life. You’ll learn the core habits my clients focus on that drive intermittent f...

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If you’ve ever thought, “I do better with strict food rules” — even when those rules are rigid and hard to sustain — you’re not alone. Flexible eating sounds like freedom, but for many women over 40, it can feel harder than dieting. In this episode, we’re breaking down why that happens and what to do if trying to eat without strict rules keeps leaving you stuck, frustrated, or gaining weight. Whether you're trying to leave diet c...

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Yes, weight loss after 40 gets trickier, but it’s not just about food and movement. Stress plays a bigger role than most people realize. And the good news? You can manage it without adding more to your already full plate. In this episode, I’m sharing how stress impacts weight loss for women over 40 and simple, sustainable strategies to manage it. You’ll learn how to protect your progress without relying on bubble baths or disappea...

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You’ve been making progress with your eating… until it’s time to dine out. Then suddenly, the choices you planned to make disappear, and the all-or-nothing spiral kicks in. Sound familiar? In this episode, we’re digging into what’s really going on when dining out feels like a sabotage trap and why it’s not about willpower, discipline, or even the food itself. I’ll share the surprising insight behind these moments and what needs to...

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What if your biggest obstacle to consistent weight loss wasn't your food choices or your schedule but a hiden factor: your internal world?

Today, I’m joined by the incredible Sonia Azad, a yoga instructor, meditation specialist, and wellness journalist with a powerful perspective on healing from the inside out. We talk about how mental clutter sabotages consistency, what real mindfulness looks like for busy women, and simple ways ...

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You’re doing your best to make healthier choices, and maybe you’ve even tracked your food before — but counting calories? It feels overwhelming, time-consuming, or downright unsustainable. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact approach I teach clients who want to eat better and lose weight after 40 — without tracking every bite. I’ll introduce my Figure Friendly Meal Template and explain how it can help you stay full,...

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You know that being mindful of what you eat is key to losing weight for good,  and you’re willing to eat clean to make that happen. But staying consistent? That’s where it gets challenging. And when clean eating slips, so do your results. In this episode, we’re diving into why the typical approach to clean eating is nearly impossible to sustain for busy women and the small, doable shifts that can change everything. If you’ve ever...

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If you’re tired of strict food rules and feeling like food is the enemy, you’re not alone. Most diets promise results but leave you frustrated, burned out, and regaining the weight you worked so hard to lose. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my POWER Protocol, the food approach I teach my clients to empower them to lose weight after 40 without feeling restricted or deprived. If you’re ready for a smarter, more sustainable way to l...

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If you’re trying to lose weight but keep getting derailed by cravings, you’re not alone, and it’s not just about willpower. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three key shifts women over 40 need to make to lose weight without feeling like they’re in a constant battle with food. If you’re tired of trying to “be stronger” around cravings and want a smarter, more sustainable way to finally see results, this conversation is fo...

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You want faster weight loss results. You’re willing to work for them, but every time you try to go harder with workouts or stricter with eating, you either burn out or end up rebounding. In this episode, we’re unpacking why those familiar levers of more intensity and more restriction actually keep you stuck and what works instead. If you’ve been thinking, “I just need to push harder,” this conversation will show you a smarter pat...

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You’re showing up. Getting the workouts in. But the scale? It’s barely budging and your body isn’t changing the way you expected. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing —  popular workouts like barre, Pilates, and bootcamps can be helpful for women over 40 but only if the right foundation is in place. If your current routine is missing a few key pieces, it may not be giving you the results you’re working so hard for. In this episode, w...

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