# @dr.aliciamacpherson on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeQSb6UEcE4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71601195-draliciamacpherson-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-09T01:05:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alicia MacPherson (@dr.aliciamacpherson) — https://gondola.cc/dr.aliciamacpherson

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Stop doing these ⬇️ As we hit our late 30s and 40s, our metabolism, hormones, and stress response naturally shift, meaning old habits no longer send the right signals to our bodies. Here are 5 common mistakes I see women make daily: 1. Skipping protein at breakfast Starting your morning with oatmeal, toast, smoothies, or only coffee guarantees unstable blood sugar, energy crashes, constant cravings, and fat storage. Try getting 30-40g of protein within an hour of waking up. 2. Saving your biggest meal for night Eating very little all day and feasting at night works against your biological rhythm. Front-load your meals and leave a few hours of fasting before bedtime. 3. Grazing constantly All-day snacking keeps insulin high, preventing your body from burning stored fat. Focus instead on filling, protein-heavy meals that sustain you for hours. 4. Over-relying on cardio Endless running and intense HIIT sessions cannot fix a stressed metabolism. Post-35, strength training to build lean muscle is essential for healthy hormones and sustainable fat loss. 5. Neglecting sleep and stress You cannot out-train or out-diet high cortisol and poor rest. Chronic stress and sleep deprivation disrupt insulin sensitivity and trigger cravings, halting fat loss despite your best efforts. The bright side? Your system just requires proper hormonal and metabolic care. If you are over 35, have put on 20-30+ lbs, and feel completely stuck, comment "RELEASE" and I will share the exact protocol that has transformed thousands of women!

#hormonehealth #metabolichealth #womenswellness #insulinresistance #womensfatloss

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metabolichealth, womenswellness, hormonehealth, womensfatloss, insulinresistance

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