You’ve been told to eat less, cut carbs, and power through hunger—but what if that’s EXACTLY why fat loss feels impossible in menopause? 😱

If you’re skipping meals, slashing calories, or surviving on salads but STILL gaining weight (or feeling stuck no matter what you do), this episode is your wake-up call. 🚨

🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into today:

✅ Why ‘eat less, move more’ is the WORST advice for menopause fat loss

✅ The hormone-friendly way to eat that actually BOOSTS metabolism

✅ How to build fat-burning meals WITHOUT feeling deprived or starving

✅ The biggest meal mistakes that trigger cravings, belly fat, and burnout

If you’ve ever thought, “My body is broken” or “Nothing works anymore”—you NEED to hear this. Your body isn’t fighting you; it just needs the right fuel. Let’s fix this together. 🎙💪

👉 Hit play now and learn how to finally eat for fat loss—without dieting yourself into exhaustion.

🎧 P.S. Don’t forget to DM me on Instagram (instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie) for any of the guides mentioned on this episode!

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:41) - Why fat loss is different in menopause

(04:40) - How you are blocking your fat loss pathways

(13:23) - Why "eat less, move more" fails (and here's what to do instead)

(15:22) - The anatomy of a fat loss meal – key ingredients of a successful meal

(25:23) - Carbs are NOT the enemy – why you actually need them

(26:56) - Meal timing secrets – when and how to eat for the best results

(29:49) - Action steps & what to do next (sample meal e-book below!)

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Fat Loss Meals for Menopause | MMP Ep. 177

The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast