# @ciarafoyinc on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPe2jojEexM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61793517-ciarafoyinc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-06T20:59:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ciara Foy // Nutritionist • Hormone Expert • 20 Yrs (@ciarafoyinc) — https://gondola.cc/ciarafoyinc

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The morning mistake that’s BLOCKING your weight loss at 40+ 😳

At 49, with 20 years of clinical practice, I see this daily: Women eating “healthy” breakfasts but staying bloated and unable to lose weight.

Here’s why: After 40, when you’re stressed, eating high-carb breakfasts tanks your cortisol when you need it most (Yes, we want to have a healthy amount of cortisol- it’s our “get up and go” energy!)

That “healthy” oatmeal or store-bought smoothie? It’s creating blood sugar chaos and afternoon crashes.

The truth: It’s not just WHAT you’re eating, or how much by the end of the day, it’s HOW MUCH per meal. Your 25-year-old trainer has no clue about perimenopause metabolism.

Let’s talk smoothies: Most women do them wrong. Store-bought smoothies can have 80+ grams of carbs - mostly sugar. Your body struggles with anything over 40g, especially with insulin resistance.

Homemade smoothies CAN work when done right:
• High-quality protein (I prefer beef isolate)
• Fiber (ground flax)
• Moderate fruit (berries only)
• Moderate fat (10-12g)
• Vegetables (I add cauliflower)

What works for midlife women:
• Protein FIRST (30g minimum)
• Moderate carbs in the morning when stressed
• Healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar
• Eating to support cortisol rhythm

Your morning routine could be the ONLY thing between you and the body you want because it dictates your blood sugar, which impacts, hunger, mood, cravings and energy all day long!

If you want to learn more….

🔥 Comment “METABOLISM” to join my FREE LIVE masterclass Tuesday, Oct 14th at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST 

I’ll show you how to support body after 40 so you can stop blaming your metabolism!

Drop 🙌 if helpful!

SAVE + FOLLOW for hormone truths that work 👉

#bellyfatover40 #perimenopausalweightloss #womenover40 #morningroutine #insulinresistance #midlifeweightloss #bloodsugarbalance #metabolismboost #proteinbreakfast​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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bloodsugarbalance, proteinbreakfast, perimenopausalweightloss, midlifeweightloss, morningroutine, bellyfatover40, womenover40, insulinresistance, metabolismboost

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