When It's Not Calories In Calories Out, What Next?

Jan 6, 2026

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You already know it’s not calories in, calories out, so now what is it? That’s the million dollar question. We answer with a refreshing reminder of things you may have heard but framed from a different lens.

Today’s guest amplifies a recent theme. That is not just is it not about calories in calories out, but it’s not always about the physical result of physical exercise or food.

My Guest:

Stephanie Crassweller, founder of VitalityOET, and host of the Top 1% ranked Metabolism and Menopause Podcast. With a Bachelor's and Master's in Kinesiology and over a decade of clinical and coaching experience, she's helped thousands of women worldwide reclaim their energy, health, and vitality through perimenopause and beyond.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:14:12] Why does “eat less, move more” not seem to work as well once we hit our 40s?
[00:16:30] What are the biggest factors that women are so unaware of that are preventing them from losing weight?
[00:18:54] Is estrogen to blame for their weight gain problems?
[00:29:40] Are carbs really the cause of weight gain and poor blood sugar?
[00:41:56] How does identity and life change impact our health and fitness journeys?