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How to Get Back to Yourself: Yoga-Inspired Nutrition for Fat Loss Over 40
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore?”
Your energy’s low. Your confidence has taken a hit. The diets floating around Instagram and TikTok feel overwhelming, rigid, or like they’re just not made for real life- your real life.
I’ve been there. Fully.
Somewhere between career demands, family responsibilities, hormones doing their thing, and the relentless pace of life, I lost touch with my body and with myself. Over time, the weight crept on, not just physically but emotionally too. The “me” I used to feel so connected to? She felt far away.
If that’s where you are right now, exhausted, frustrated, and longing to feel strong and vibrant again, I want you to know something:
You’re not broken.
You’re not lazy.
You haven’t failed.
You’re just overdue for a homecoming.
I Gave Myself a Year, and It Changed Everything
Last April, I decided to give myself a full year. Not a crash diet. Not a 30-day challenge. A real, sustainable year to reconnect with myself. My goal was to lose 50 pounds and feel like me again.
One year later, I’m down 35 pounds, not 50, but that’s okay. That’s two-thirds of a pound per week, and more importantly, I feel strong, clear-headed, and confident again. I’m hiking. I’m doing yoga. I’m lifting weights. And most of all, I’m living with joy and purpose in my body.
Introducing: The Feel Like You Again Guide
This isn’t a diet.
This isn’t a quick fix.
This is a return to you.
I created a nutrition and meal planning guide rooted in yoga philosophy because healing our bodies and our energy isn’t just about macros and meal prep. It’s also about how we treat ourselves in the process.
In this free guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Eat in a way that supports sustainable fat loss
- Increase your energy and reduce mid-afternoon crashes
- Build meals with whole, nourishing foods (including pizza and cookies, because nothing is off-limits!)
- Gently shift your mindset using the Yamas and Niyamas (the ethical principles of yoga)
- Release guilt, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking
Why Yoga Philosophy?
When I say this guide is rooted in yoga, I don’t mean you’ll be twisting into pretzel poses before breakfast.
Yoga is more than the mat.
In this guide, I bring in ideas like:
- Ahimsa (non-harming): No more punishing yourself with extreme diets or self-shaming.
- Svadhyaya (self-study): Getting curious about what works for your body, not what works for the influencer on your feed.
- Tapas (discipline): Learning to keep going even when it’s hard. Because it will get hard, and that’s normal.
These principles helped me stay consistent, even when progress felt slow. And they’ll help you, too.
Let’s Talk Protein
One of the biggest questions I get is:
“How the heck am I supposed to eat 130–150 grams of protein a day?!”
Here’s the secret: You don’t do it in three meals. That’s just too much for your body, and your gut, to handle at once.
Instead, I recommend eating 4–6 small meals per day, each with around 25–35 grams of protein. This helps you:
- Stay full longer
- Balance your blood sugar
- Build and preserve lean muscle
- Avoid that “heavy” feeling after giant meals
The guide walks you through how to plan your meals, what to include on your plate, and gives you simple sample meals to get started. No complicated rules. No cutting out foods you love.
This Isn’t About Getting Your “Old Body” Back
Let’s be honest, we’re not the same women we were at 25. And that’s a good thing.
This isn’t about going backward.
This is about coming home to yourself, feeling strong, capable, and comfortable in your skin again.
It’s about standing tall in the yoga class, on the trail, or in your living room, knowing that your body is not the enemy. It’s your home.
Ready to Begin?
You don’t need to overhaul your life. You don’t need to do everything at once. Just start with one meal. One change. One day. Then build from there.
👉 Click here to download the Feel Like You Again Guide
(Yes, it’s free, and yes, it’s helpful as hell.)
You’ll also find info on:
- My self-guided lifestyle programs
- The Master Your Macros workshop
- One-on-one coaching options if you want personalized support
You’re Not Alone
Sorella means sister in Italian.
At Sorella Wellness, we are sisters in strength.
If this spoke to you, share it with a friend. Subscribe on YouTube. Send someone this blog post.
And most of all, believe that you can feel good again.
Because you absolutely can.
With strength and love,
Heather
