If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

If weight gain, low energy, or stubborn midlife middle have crept up and you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone — and you’re not failing.

In midlife, changes in blood sugar and insulin can quietly slow metabolism, increase cravings, and drain energy, even before you feel “off track.” This guide helps you understand what’s happening in your body and shows you simple, supportive steps to begin restoring balance.

What you’ll learn inside the guide:

✔ How blood sugar and insulin affect weight gain, cravings, and energy in midlife
✔ Why insulin resistance makes belly fat harder to lose
✔ How to choose low-glycemic foods that support metabolism
✔ Better sugar alternatives that don’t spike blood sugar
✔ Simple meal-timing habits that help your body burn fat more efficiently
✔ Lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, movement, and hydration that directly impact blood sugar
✔ Optimal blood sugar and insulin ranges — and when to follow up with your provider

THIS IS NOT A DIET.

This guide isn’t about restriction, extremes, or pushing harder.

It’s about supporting your body, stabilizing blood sugar, and rebuilding trust with your metabolism — so you can feel energized, confident, and strong again.

About the Guide Creator

Carrie Schrader, RPh, CTNC
Pharmacist & Midlife Metabolism Health Coach

I help women over 40 understand what their body is communicating and respond with clarity — not frustration.