The Midlife Macro Method:

A Smarter Strategy for Sustainable Weight Loss in Midlife

Your Body has Changed.

Your Nutrition Should Too

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Brenda Bennett

If you’re over 40 and feeling stuck, eating less, trying harder, and seeing slower results, it’s not your fault.

Midlife brings hormonal shifts, a slower metabolism, and unique challenges that no one told us how to navigate.

That's exactly why I created the Midlife Macro Method

What is the Midlife Macro Method?

  • A simple, strategic approach to fat loss designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause.
  • Higher protein, moderate fat, controlled carbs — because your body thrives on balance, not extremes.
  • Carefully designed to keep your metabolism and your mindset in check.

Why It Works

  • Protects your muscles.
  • Supports your metabolism
  • Balances hormones
  • Ends the cycle of deprivation, binging, and burnout

Inside the SugarFreeMom Midlife Macro Program, you’ll get:

  • 5+ hours of online coaching classes to watch in your own time and place - Learn the method and make it work for your life
  • A Step-by-Step Workbook - Track your macros, progress, and mindset shifts
  • Guidance from Me - A coach who gets it because I’ve lived it (and lost 14 pounds doing this!)

Stop guessing. Start Progressing

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It's about fueling smarter

It's about progress, not perfection

It's about consistency, not extremes

Join us and finally work with your midlife body, not against it.

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Join Midlife Macros and see just how healthy you can really be

Frequently asked questions

I am not overweight but have excess belly fat I can’t seem to lose. I’m 55 and postmenopausal. Would this be helpful?

Yes, this will definitely be helpful for you. The Midlife Macro Method is specifically designed for women in perimenopause and postmenopause who are struggling with hormonal belly fat, even if they’re not technically “overweight.” You don’t need to be trying to lose a large amount of weight to benefit—this is about recalibrating your macros to support hormone shifts, reduce inflammation, and preserve lean muscle, which naturally declines after menopause. You’ll also get sample meal ideas and support for adjusting things to your specific needs.

I have Hashimoto’s. Would this method be okay with that?

Yes, absolutely. I have hypothyroid myself, and I created this method using a real food, anti-inflammatory foundation that supports thyroid health. While this isn’t a healing protocol for the thyroid itself (that’s a different layer of work), the method is gentle and nourishing enough to support Hashimoto’s and midlife metabolism without over-restricting. Many of the women who join my community have thyroid imbalances and do well with this approach.

What about for women like me? I’m 65 and well past menopause.

Yes, this is a program geared for anyone over 40, in perimenopause, or menopause and beyond! The priority is retaining muscle as we age, so this is a perfect method for anyone to use to either lose fat or maintain weight and preserve lean muscle mass.

Is this difficult to follow? I’ve done extreme things like AIP and a liver detox diet, and I’m tired of being told to eat almost nothing with zero results.

I hear you. So many women come to me feeling exactly like this—burned out from rigid plans and minimal food. No, this is not extreme or overly strict. In fact, it’s the opposite. The Midlife Macro Method is flexible, doable, and real-life friendly. We focus on protein-forward meals, nourishing fats, and carbs that support your energy—not crash your metabolism. You will NOT be eating next to nothing. The whole goal is to help you stop losing muscle, improve your energy, and reduce belly fat in a way that’s sustainable. You’ll never be expected to follow a list of “allowed” foods that makes you dread every meal.

Do we need your new cookbook to make this work? Will we get recipes?

You do not need to buy my cookbook to succeed with this program. You will get sample meal ideas and recipes included in the membership. If you love the way I teach and want even more recipes come fall, the cookbook will be a great resource, but it’s totally optional. You’ll have plenty of support to follow the method just with what I give you during the month.

Is the workbook digital only?

Yes, it's a digital download so you can print your workbook.

Not ready for the full program?
Get the self-paced workbook instead.

The step-by-step workbook will support you to implement the Midlife Macros Method at your own pace. It will help you to manage your macros, track your progress and shift your mindset.

Alongside the workbook you will also receive the following bonuses to help make this easy for you:

  • 7 day anti inflammatory meal plan
  • How to calculate your personal macros guide

What people are saying about the Midlife Macro Method...

I realize the first week is usually the biggest loss and I am fine with that. I lost 7.8 this week. I am under 170 which I have not been since 2022. I have not been able to get the scale to budge at all so this is huge!! I am fine with very small losses, I just want the scale to keep going down, rather than up! I am so excited!! This has encouraged me tremendously!! We had birthday party for my stepdaughter tonight, and I had a bowl of strawberries MOTIVATED!!

- Marcy

Take away #2: Keeping my Protein higher has definitely helped keep me full longer! It's a little different thinking keeping my Protein as a priority!

- KARI

Realized I don't miss snacking. My 3 meals keep me full all day.

I am down 5 pounds this week, and haven't missed any food. We went camping this weekend and just made smart choices my meals.

- mURIEL

I dont know if we are supposed to do weekly stats, but I am pretty happy with mine! I lost 3.5 lbs and 4 total inches. 2 inches were in my waist!!! Yayyyyy!!!

- kIM

This is great, Marcy!! Congrats!! I was down 5.2.

- brenda

Brenda Bennett

Sugar Free Mom

About Brenda Bennett,
Founder - Sugar Free Mom

Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach.

She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 18 years and has written 3 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto.

She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership.

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