Why “Normal” Blood Tests Don’t Explain Fatigue, Bloating or Stubborn Weight Gain

Why “Normal” Blood Tests Don’t Explain Fatigue, Bloating or Stubborn Weight Gain

Why “Normal” Blood Tests Don’t Explain Fatigue, Bloating or Stubborn Weight GainLouise Digby
Published on: 19/06/2025

Tired, bloated, gaining weight, and told everything’s normal? Learn why standard blood tests often miss what’s really going on - and what to do instead.

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Why Slimming World Works for Some Women Over 40 (But Not You) - And What to Do Instead

Why Slimming World Works for Some Women Over 40 (But Not You) - And What to Do Instead

Why Slimming World Works for Some Women Over 40 (But Not You) - And What to Do InsteadLouise Digby
Published on: 05/05/2025

If you’re a woman over 40 who’s been doing everything “right” (eating less, following the plan, tracking your syns or points) and still not seeing results, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve watched other women in your group drop weight week after week, even when they admit they’ve had a “bad week,” while you stay stuck. And when you ask why, you're told to just “keep going” or “trust the plan.” But what if the plan is no longer right for your body?

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How to Turn Your Body into a Fat-Burning Machine (Without Counting Calories)

How to Turn Your Body into a Fat-Burning Machine (Without Counting Calories)

How to Turn Your Body into a Fat-Burning Machine (Without Counting Calories)Louise Digby
Published on: 10/03/2025

For years, we’ve been told that calories in vs. calories out is the golden rule for weight loss. Eat less, move more, and the fat will melt away, right? Yet, here you are. Eating healthier than ever. Exercising regularly. And still, the weight won’t budge. If this sounds familiar, it’s not your fault.

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You’re Not Eating Too Much—You’re Just Burning Too Little (Metabolism & Hormones Explained)

You’re Not Eating Too Much—You’re Just Burning Too Little (Metabolism & Hormones Explained)

You’re Not Eating Too Much—You’re Just Burning Too Little (Metabolism & Hormones Explained)Louise Digby
Published on: 03/03/2025

For years, you’ve been told that weight loss is as simple as "calories in versus calories out." If you eat less and exercise more, you’ll lose weight—or so they say. But if you’re a woman over 40, you’ve probably noticed that the math doesn’t add up anymore. You’re not binge-eating, you’re not lazy, and yet the scale barely budges. In fact, you might even gain weight despite "doing everything right."

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