“Insulin resistance doesn’t always show up how you think… Here’s what I see most in women 50+.”
If you’re over 50 and feeling like your body isn’t working the way it used to — you’re not imagining it.
And no, it’s not just “getting older.”
And no, it’s not just “getting older.”
What many women don’t realize is that insulin resistance starts silently — often long before your labs scream “diabetes.”
But the symptoms? They’re real. And they’re showing up in your everyday life.
Here’s what I see most in women 50+:
✅ Weight that won’t budge (especially around the belly)
✅ Afternoon energy crashes and irritability
✅ Sleep disruptions — waking up between 2–4 a.m.
✅ Brain fog and memory dips
✅ Hot flashes and night sweats that seem to come out of nowhere
✅ Intense cravings, even when you’ve eaten
✅ Skin tags, dark patches, or increased facial hair
✅ Joint stiffness or unexplained inflammation
✅ Afternoon energy crashes and irritability
✅ Sleep disruptions — waking up between 2–4 a.m.
✅ Brain fog and memory dips
✅ Hot flashes and night sweats that seem to come out of nowhere
✅ Intense cravings, even when you’ve eaten
✅ Skin tags, dark patches, or increased facial hair
✅ Joint stiffness or unexplained inflammation
If any of those sound familiar, insulin resistance could be at the root.
Once I started working on my insulin sensitivity, those hot flashes and night sweats that used to wake me up every night? Gone.
It wasn’t magic — it was metabolism.
Once I started working on my insulin sensitivity, those hot flashes and night sweats that used to wake me up every night? Gone.
It wasn’t magic — it was metabolism.
Why It Happens After 50
As estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, insulin sensitivity also declines.
That means your body becomes less efficient at processing carbs — and more prone to storing fat, especially if stress is high or movement is low.
That means your body becomes less efficient at processing carbs — and more prone to storing fat, especially if stress is high or movement is low.
Add in common habits like skipping protein, eating high-carb breakfasts, or living in a constant state of “go,” and it’s no wonder things feel off.
Good News: This Is Fixable.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and over it.
That’s why I don’t believe in pressure or perfect programs — just real-life tools that actually helped me feel like myself again.
That’s why I don’t believe in pressure or perfect programs — just real-life tools that actually helped me feel like myself again.
Simple shifts in food timing, fiber, protein, and daily movement can dramatically improve how your body responds to insulin — at any age.
You Don’t Need to Be Perfect — You Just Need a Plan.
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Your body hasn’t given up.
It just needs a reset.
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Rachel xo
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