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Ep. 170: Menopause & Metabolism: The Secret to Fat Loss Isn’t Another Diet – It’s a Reverse Diet

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Let’s get real for a second, Beautiful Peach 🍑

If you’ve hit menopause (or are mid-hot flash season of perimenopause), chances are your body feels like it’s just… not playing fair anymore. You’re eating less, working out more, maybe even tracking macros like a champ—and still, the weight loss isn’t happening.

Sound familiar?

It’s Not You. It’s Your Metabolism (Thanks, Hormones).

Here’s the thing: your metabolism is deeply tied to your hormone function. And during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, we experience hormonal shifts that naturally slow the metabolism down. That’s already a whammy.

Add in years of chronic dieting (because let’s be honest, you’ve probably tried “every diet under the sun”), and we’ve got a full-blown metabolism mess.

Think of your metabolism like the center gear of a machine. When it slows, every other part—energy, digestion, muscle mass, hormone regulation—starts to clunk along too. Cue the low energy, stubborn fat, and frustration when nothing seems to work anymore.

Reverse Dieting: Your Secret Metabolic Weapon

No, you don’t need to eat less. You actually need to eat strategically more—through a reverse diet.

Reverse dieting is the science-based method I’ve used with thousands of women to repair their metabolism and set the stage for sustainable, long-term fat loss. It’s not about piling on calories all at once (hello, chaos). It’s a strategic process that helps your body feel safe, stable, and ready to actually burn fat again.

Want to figure out where your metabolism currently sits and whether you need a reverse diet? You’ll love this metabolism assessment tool that shows you exactly where to start.

Client Wins: From Menopause Struggle to Metabolic Success

✨ One gal in perimenopause increased her intake by 630+ calories and is now down 13 pounds—without restriction.


✨ Another postmenopausal client (age 63!) is eating 800+ more calories and down over 20 pounds.


✨ And one client told me she’s finally tracking in a way that fits her body and hormones—without the bloat, guilt, or food fear.

They didn’t “try harder” or slash calories. They healed their metabolism—and it changed everything.

Let’s Stop Band-Aiding the Problem

You don’t need another crash diet. You don’t need to starve your way through menopause. You need a plan that fits your hormones, your lifestyle, and your body—today, not 20 years ago.

If you’ve been tracking macros and still aren’t seeing results, the issue likely isn’t how you’re tracking… it’s what your body is actually ready for metabolically. You can learn more about healing your metabolism and creating a personalized macro plan right here.

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