Metabolism, Hormones and Stress Explained.

If you’re a woman over 40 and weight loss feels harder than ever, this episode explains why eating less can backfire for weight loss after 40 — even when you’re doing “everything right.”

As women move through perimenopause and menopause, hormonal fluctuations make the body far more sensitive to stress. When calories are too low, the body can respond with metabolic adaptation, slowing fat loss and increasing cravings. This is why many women experience stalled progress, fatigue, and stubborn belly fat despite eating less.

In this episode, we break down:

Why simply eating less stops working after 40

How metabolic adaptation impacts weight loss

What it really means to keep your metabolism strong after 40

Why signaling is more important than calories for fat loss

How low-calorie dieting affects hunger hormones and cravings

Why willpower isn’t the problem — physiology is

How fat storage hormones respond to chronic stress

Why perimenopause and menopause increase stress sensitivity

The connection between cortisol, calorie restriction, and fat storage

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of eating less, feeling hungry all the time, and blaming yourself for lack of willpower — this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body and why a different approach is needed for sustainable weight loss after 40.

👉 Weight loss after 40 isn’t about eating as little as possible
👉 It’s about supporting your hormones and metabolism so your body can release fat and use your food as fuel

Watch until the end to learn why fueling your body properly may be the missing piece for lasting results.

For more ways I can help you lose weight as a woman over 40, please visit my bio or:
Stacey Nicole Smith

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