Upgrade to the Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.comDive even Deeper in the Coaching Community - Rachel Hollis CoachingCheck out Upcoming Live Events!!Original Airdate - July 11th 2025In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses her personal journey of losing weight during perimenopause. She shares the frustration and challenges she faced, including a major shift in hormones that made her usual fitness and nutrition routines ineffective. Rachel emphasizes the importance of experimentation and finding what works specifically for your body.Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!01:18 Personal Struggles and Realizations01:46 The Turning Point: Getting Real with Myself02:37 Detailed Breakdown of My Weight Loss Journey03:04 Podcast Introduction and Disclaimer04:02 Understanding Perimenopause and Weight Gain07:51 The Frustration of Unexplained Weight Gain12:12 Experimenting with Diet and Exercise22:05 Family Support and Nutritional Guidance28:18 The Frustration of Dietary Changes31:46 Introduction to the Slow Carb Diet33:07 Morning Protein Routine36:27 Calorie Counting Realizations40:06 Adjusting to a Strict Nutrition Plan46:35 The Impact of Anti-Inflammatory Diet51:42 Experimenting with Nutrition55:12 Final Thoughts and EncouragementSign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@MsRachelHollisFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollisTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.