Ep. 27 | Metabolism After 40: 6 Insights Every Woman Needs to Know

You've blamed your metabolism for the weight gain. The exhaustion. The afternoon crashes. And honestly? Your metabolism IS involved. But probably not the way you think.

Your metabolism isn't broken. It's not lazy. And it's definitely not a lost cause. It's an incredibly complex system that responds to everything — what you eat, how you move, how you sleep, how stressed you are. And the more you understand it, the better you can work with it.

Here are six insights that will change how you think about your metabolism.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

1. Metabolism: The Grand Conductor

• Your metabolism governs how your body converts food into energy — it's the CEO of your internal operations, keeping everything running from your morning walk to your sleep at night

2. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Your Body's Idle Speed

• Even at rest, your body is burning calories just to breathe, pump blood, and keep your organs functioning — that's your BMR, and it accounts for the majority of your daily calorie burn

3. What Shapes Your Metabolic Rate

• It's more than just genetics — age, muscle mass, hormonal balance, and stress levels all influence how fast or slow your metabolism runs

4. Evidence-Based Metabolism Boosters

• Not every internet hack works, but some strategies are backed by science: strength training to build calorie-burning muscle, adequate hydration for a temporary metabolic spike, and quality sleep to let your body reset and recharge

5. The Thermic Effect of Food

• Your body uses energy to digest, absorb, and process every meal — that's the thermic effect. Different foods require different amounts of effort to break down, which means what you eat affects how much energy your body uses

6. Weight and Metabolism: The Balancing Act

• A faster metabolism helps, but it's just one piece of the puzzle. Total calorie intake, diet quality, physical activity, and emotional health all play a role. It's about equilibrium — finding what makes your body feel its best

The more you understand your metabolism, the better you can support it. And during perimenopause and menopause — when hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and stress are all changing the equation — this knowledge isn't just interesting. It's essential.

This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 who's been blaming her metabolism without really understanding it. This episode gives you the knowledge to stop guessing and start working with your body's internal engine — not against it.

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