6 Things You’re Doing to Lose Weight That Are Hurting Your Metabolism

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This episode breaks down the science-backed mistakes sabotaging your metabolism, especially for women in perimenopause and postmenopause.

You’re eating less.

You’re moving more.

You’re trying to “be disciplined.”

And your metabolism?

Slower.

Hungrier.

More stubborn.

I’m giving you the 6 common strategies to lose weight that are hurting your metabolism in menopause — with real data on muscle loss, metabolic adaptation, sleep disruption, and hormone shifts.

No fear mongering tactics.

No arguing. 

Just physiology.

Then, it’s up to you to test to know if it's working or not.

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