Ever feel like you're constantly battling the scale, counting calories, and cutting out your favourite foods... yet the weight just won't budge? Is the idea of weight gain settling in as you approach perimenopause making you feel defeated? There's a better way! Join Louise Digby on her guest appearance on the Live Healthy Now Podcast with Nicola Mercer. They challenge outdated weight loss myths and discuss the importance of shifting away from the restrictive and temporary "dieting" mindset and embracing a holistic, lifelong approach to nutrition and well-being. Learn about the surprising impact of gut health, hormonal changes, and other lifestyle factors on your weight. Most of all, discover how to create a balanced approach that empowers you to feel your best naturally. Let's break free from the weight loss struggle together. Tune in to the episode now! Ready to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss? Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1 –TOPICS COVERED– 00:00 - Episode start 02:03 - The most impactful habit I’ve added to my wellness toolkit  04:17 - What dieting really means and how can we actually use it to optimise our health 07:02 - Changing our perceptions and misguided beliefs about food 10:27 -  It's not just about how much you eat, but also the quality of what you eat 12:49 - The challenge of navigating hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause 14:18 - Why past weight loss methods stop working as women approach their 40s and 50s 15:54 - Many factors involved in achieving optimal health besides diet and exercise 17:42 - Understanding how certain foods impact the body can help us make more informed choices and sustainable changes for better health 22:09 - The shocking truth about ultra-processed foods and why they are so addictive 25:21 - The gut’s far-reaching impact on our well-being, especially during menopause 28:46 - Practical tips to improve gut health through variety in our diet and strengthening the gut microbiome 32:25 - Why prebiotics are only supplements and should not replace actual dietary lifestyle changes for lasting gut health 33:28 - Menopause doesn't have to mean weight gain! Learn how to support your body during this transition 40:30 - Shifting our intentions for hitting a certain weight goal to achieve optimal health rather than just for aesthetics Reach Louise via the links below: Book a free Weight Loss Breakthrough call - https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/discoveryRegister for our upcoming Metabolism Masterclass: https://www.louisedigbynutrition.com/masterclass-inviteConnect with Nicola Mercer on: Live Health Now Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livehealthynowReady to learn more about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss? Make sure you get our Metabolism Cheatsheet, here: https://pages.louisedigbynutrition.uk/cheatsheet-1