Women in their 40s and 50s are constantly targeted with misinformation around hormones, metabolism and fat loss. Social media is filled with claims that menopause crashes your metabolism, makes fat loss impossible and guarantees belly fat no matter what you do. These fragility narratives create fear and confusion and leave many women feeling frustrated and defeated.

In this episode, I sit down with Lyle McDonald to break down what the science actually shows about metabolism and fat loss during the menopause transition.

This conversation is designed to replace misinformation with clarity and empower women with an evidence based understanding and practical solutions.

HERE IS WHAT WE COVER:

️DOES MENOPAUSE CRASH YOUR METABOLISM️

WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH SHOWS ABOUT RESTING METABOLIC RATE IN MIDLIFE️

WHY AGE NOT MENOPAUSAL STATUS IS LINKED TO LOWER METABOLIC RATE️

WHY FAT LOSS FEELS HARDER DURING PERIMENOPAUSE️

IS FAT GAIN INEVITABLE DURING MENOPAUSE️

WHAT THE SWAN STUDY REALLY TELLS US ABOUT BODY COMP IN MIDLIFE️

THE TRUTH ABOUT “MENO BELLY” & FAT REDISTRIBUTION️

MYTH BUSTING A SHORTER ANABOLIC WINDOW FOR WOMEN️

ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN 40 PLUS TO IMPROVE METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION

If this episode resonates with you or you know a woman who feels stuck in her fat loss journey, share it with her so she can hear the truth instead of fear based marketing.

For a structured, evidence based coaching program customized to your physiology and lifestyle, apply using the link in the show notes or send me a message on Instagram @brandondacruz_

WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:

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Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.com

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Brandon’s Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

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