The Menopause Method

Part 1: Metabolism in Midlife: Why Calories In, Calories Out Isn’t the Full Story

Cam Allen Episode 17
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Struggling with midlife metabolism? Feel like no matter how much you exercise or how little you eat, nothing is changing? You’re not alone.

Welcome to Part 1 of my 3-part metabolism series where we’re diving deep into The Energy Equation—the side of metabolism that actually determines how your body burns calories. And spoiler alert: it’s not just about “eat less, move more.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
-Why your metabolism isn’t broken—it’s just different in midlife
-The 4 key factors that impact calorie burn (BMR, NEAT, EAT, TEF)
-Why muscle matters more than cardio for keeping your metabolism strong
-The biggest mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight
-Simple, science-backed strategies to support metabolism without extreme dieting

Your body is always working for you. It’s time to learn how to work with it.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to optimize your metabolism in midlife—so you feel strong, energized, and confident!

👉 Next episode: We’ll be talking about the barometer of metabolism—how your body feels and responds to stress, hormones, and gut health. Don’t miss it!

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