LLN Episode #293: Nagina Abdullah - Why Midlife Women Struggle with Weight Loss (And the Simple Food Pairings That Change Everything)

About Nagina Abdullah: Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and earned an MBA at NYU. She has helped more than 1,500 women in midlife successfully lose weight permanently and create a lifestyle change. Nagina teaches women to boost their metabolism naturally to burn fat even when nothing else has worked. She focuses on adding and combining natural metabolism-boosting foods to reduce belly fat and get women unstuck so that they can live in their dream body. What We Discuss In This Episode: The "Add, Don't Subtract" Method: How Eating More Helps Midlife Women Lose More Weight How to Debloat, Reduce Inflammation, & Burn Fat Naturally (Even After Menopause) How to Get Off Sugar with the 4-Part Fat-Burning Food Framework (While Still Enjoying Chocolate Cake!) How to Boost Metabolism to Lose Weight (Without Calorie Counting or Dieting) How to Boost Your Metabolism in Midlife by Adding, Timing, and Pairing Foods Free Resource From Nagina Abdullah: Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet, which reveals the spice in your kitchen that helps curb sugar cravings and lower blood sugar—naturally. It includes: 3 powerful health benefits of this spice 5 simple ways to use it daily 1 easy recipe to get started 🎁 Download it here: https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/ Additionally, for those ready to go deeper, I offer a hybrid coaching program with personalized 1:1 support, food reviews, lifestyle education, and community coaching calls. Options include 8-week, 6-month, or 12-month programs depending on the level of support needed. Connect With Nagina Abdullah: 🌐 Website: https://masalabody.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masalabody 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@masalabody Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne: 5 Essential Steps for Flourishing in Menopause: Ladies, are you ready to thrive through perimenopause and menopause? • Do you want to stay fit and energized during these transformative years? • Are you looking to regain your energy, feel more "like yourself," and embrace each day with enthusiasm and vitality? I've put together my best practical and simple solutions in this exclusive resource, designed just for you—and it's completely FREE! Unlock your path to feeling healthier, more in control, and ready to tackle your day with confidence. Get your free copy here: Flourish in Midlife https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/ ✨ Ready to Thrive in Menopause? Let's Make It Happen! 🌟 Imagine waking up every day feeling fully energized, mentally clear, and ready to tackle whatever comes your way—no more belly bloat, brain fog, or energy slumps holding you back. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, achieve a healthy weight, or finally feel like the best version of yourself, I'm here to help you make it a reality. This is your time to transform into a magnificent midlifer—someone who greets each day with joy, anticipation, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let's work together to create personalized strategies that help you thrive, so you can navigate midlife with confidence, grace, and ease. 💬 Ready to chat about how you can start this incredible journey? Schedule your FREE Clarity Call with me today, and let's discuss how you can achieve success in your health and well-being! 👉 Schedule here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/contact/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora, are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live their happiest and healthiest life even through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference! 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naginaabdullah