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- Why “healthy” foods cause bloating now
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- The 10 signs inflammation is blocking fat loss
- What actually helps reopen fat-burning pathways

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(00:00) Intro: Why Inflammation Is the Missing Fat-Loss Block
(01:14) 10 Symptoms That Show Inflammation Is High (Bloat, Puffiness, Sleep, Cravings)
(06:20) What Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation Actually Is
(08:32) How Stress, Cortisol & Blood Sugar Shut Down Fat Burning
(14:10) Why Perimenopause Makes Inflammation Worse
(19:48) Step 1: Eat Enough & Stabilize Blood Sugar
(23:57) Step 2: Train to Recover (Not to Punish)
(26:04) Step 3: Calm Your Nervous System Daily
(28:54) Step 4: Improve Sleep & Lower Nighttime Cortisol
(30:46) Step 5: Reduce Hidden Inflammatory Drivers
(33:14) Step 6: Support Detox & Drainage Pathways
(35:12) What Progress Looks Like Before the Scale Moves
(36:13) Final Takeaway: Lower the Load, Open the Fat-Burning Pathway

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10 Signs Inflammation Is Blocking Fat Loss in Menopause | MMP Ep. 274

The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast