Thanks for listening to the Stay Fit Mom Podcast. Below are the show notes for Season 3, Episode 7: “Hormones & the Weight Loss Shift” with Coach Mariesha. Listen to the full episode in your preferred podcast app or view the episode here.
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Episode Summary
In this episode, Tracy interviews Coach Mariesha about her personal experience with perimenopause and the shift it created after a significant weight loss. Mariesha, who previously lost 70 pounds, describes the new challenges that emerged: increased inflammation, fluctuating weight, and a lower tolerance for stress and heavy workloads. The conversation emphasizes the importance of hormone testing, working with knowledgeable medical providers, and adapting expectations and routines as the body changes.
They discuss practical steps women can take when facing similar transitions: prioritizing rest, re-evaluating goals, and creating new metrics for success beyond just the scale. Mariesha shares how she and her clients simplify targets, embrace consistent movement like walking, and build routines that support mental and physical health. The episode also covers how to advocate for better medical care, consider hormone therapy when appropriate, and use pacing and self-reflection to stay motivated without burning out.
The guidance offered is both empathetic and actionable. Listeners are encouraged to accept a changing “new normal” while still pursuing health, confidence, and sustainable habits. The episode balances medical insight with practical coaching advice, making it useful for any woman navigating metabolic shifts during midlife.
Time Stamps
- 00:00 Introduction and podcast overview
- 00:39 Season three highlights and guest introduction
- 01:51 Emotional aspects of weight loss and hormonal change
- 03:14 Mariesha’s personal journey and perimenopause challenges
- 11:07 Medical insights and hormone therapy considerations
- 18:52 The importance of rest and self-care
- 24:21 Clear, actionable takeaways for women
- 24:38 Redefining success and fitness
- 25:04 Adopting new routines
- 25:50 The benefits of walking and gentle movement
- 27:15 Balancing responsibilities with self-care
- 29:09 Navigating body changes and expectations
- 30:29 Supporting clients through metabolic shifts
- 32:55 Simplifying goals to feel empowered
- 34:03 Reflecting and setting long-term goals
- 38:32 Building confidence beyond the scale
- 44:52 Final thoughts and encouragement
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Important links:
- Mariesha’s 70-pound weight loss transformation — podcast episode
- Mariesha’s client spotlight story
- Preparing for a multiyear weight loss journey
- Work with a coach 1:1