Sustainable Weight Loss After 40: What Actually Works? with Ashley Fillmore - Ep. 104
If weight loss feels harder than it used to—especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond—you’re not imagining it.
In Episode 104 of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m joined by sustainable weight-loss expert Ashley Fillmore, founder of Metabolic Fix and host of the Cheers to Your Success podcast, to talk about why midlife weight loss can become more complicated, and what a healthier, more sustainable approach can look like.
We talk about chronic dieting, metabolic adaptation, strength training, body composition, stress, sleep, perimenopause, hypothyroidism, and why doing more isn’t always the answer.
Ashley also explains her “repair, rebuild, results” approach, why preserving muscle matters, how to think beyond the number on the scale, and what women should know about finding the right support when they feel stuck.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why weight loss often gets harder after 40
- How thyroid and hormonal changes can affect weight loss
- Chronic dieting, undereating, and metabolic adaptation
- Ashley’s Repair → Rebuild → Results framework
- Why eating more and exercising less can sometimes help
- Strength training and why muscle matters
- Why too much exercise may work against you
- Body composition vs. scale weight
- GLP-1 medications as one possible tool—not the whole plan
- How to find qualified, experienced support
CONNECT WITH ASHLEY:
- Metabolic Fix: https://www.metabolicfix.com/
- Metabolic Fix Phase Assessment: https://www.metabolicfix.com/phase-quiz
- Metabolic Fix ONE Coaching Program: https://www.metabolicfix.com/one
- Ashley's Cheers to Your Success Podcast: https://www.metabolicfix.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success
- Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1/
HYPOTHYROID CHEF RESOURCES:
Learn more about the Thrivers Club:
https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership
Explore Ginny's Website:
https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/
Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide:
https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery
Get the THYROID30® Cookbook:
https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, medications, or exercise regimen.
