74 | Are You Eating Enough? 3 Ways Eating Less Backfires in Perimenopause

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You’re eating like a bird, but still can’t button your jeans.:<

If skipping snacks, counting macros, or cutting carbs is supposed to help us lose weight…why does it feel like nothing is changing, even when you do?

Here’s the truth: so many of us in midlife are undereating, overstressed, and totally confused why we’re gaining weight on fewer calories than a toddler snack pack.

But weight gain in perimenopause isn’t about willpower—it’s about hormones.

Because once estrogen starts to drop, perimenopause metabolism changes too—and the weight loss playbook that worked in our 20s and 30s no longer does.

In today’s episode, Are You Eating Enough? 3 Ways Eating Less Backfires in Perimenopause, I’m breaking down the connection between hormonal weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and why traditional diet rules are failing women over 40.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How does blood sugar affect weight gain in perimenopause?

✅ Can under-eating lead to weight gain in midlife?

✅ How many calories should a woman over 40 eat to lose weight?

✅ Does eating too little cause weight gain in perimenopause?

✅ What is the connection between insulin resistance and menopause?

✅ Does cortisol contribute to belly fat in midlife women?

✅ How do stress and cortisol levels impact weight gain during menopause?

✅ Do hormonal changes affect appetite after 40?

If you’ve ever said, “But I’m barely eating—why am I gaining weight?”or skipping meals to “save calories” (and ending up face-first in the pantry!)—this episode is for you. 🎧 —

Episodes Mentioned: EP 73 | Can’t Lose Weight? The Truth About GLP-1 for Weight Loss in Perimenopause & Beyond: https://pod.fo/e/2d4b1f

EP 72 | 10 Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Our Metabolism in Perimenopause and Menopause: https://pod.fo/e/2d16b2

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Next Steps:

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Tired all the time? Not sleeping through the night? Weight won’t budge? Book a free Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out if my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you stop the spiral and feel like you again.: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.