What I Wish Every Woman Knew Before Trying to Change Her Body Again

If I could tell every woman one thing before she starts another diet, workout program, or so-called “reset,” it would be this:

Your body already knows how to respond. You just need to stop fighting it.

For decades, I’ve worked closely with women over 35 as both a physician and a weight loss coach. And the pattern I see again and again is not failure or lack of discipline. It is frustration, guilt, and shame, often carried quietly for years.

Not because these women are doing something wrong — but because they are following advice that ignores how the midlife female body actually works.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why did this stop working after 40?”

• “I’m eating less than ever, but the scale won’t move.”

• “My body feels like it’s fighting me.”

I want you to hear this clearly: your body is not broken.
And today, I want to share what I wish every woman knew before trying to change her body again — gro...