Feeling like your body isn't shifting despite you doing the things you've always done?
You’re not alone. In this episode, I take a clear look at why fat loss often stalls in perimenopause and menopause, and how biology prioritises safety over burning stored energy. By unpacking cortisol, insulin and inflammation, I show how stress, hormonal shifts and fluid retention create a metabolic climate that favours storage, not fat loss—and what to do about it.
I start by reframing the “stuck” feeling as a protection response. With the stress system destabilised, cortisol can stay elevated, slowing metabolism and concentrating fat around the belly. As oestrogen fluctuates, insulin sensitivity drops, so the same meals that used to work now push more energy into storage. Inflammation layers on, blunting insulin signalling, interrupting thyroid function and causing puffiness that looks like rapid weight gain. The common reaction—restrict harder, train more—adds stress and makes results even slower.
So what works? Structure three balanced meals a day with five to six hours between, prioritising protein in the 1.2–1.6 g per kilo range, healthy fats and fibre to stabilise blood sugar. Skip ultra-processed foods, take a short walk after carb-heavy meals and consider eating breakfast before training for steadier energy. Reduce inflammation by supporting gut health and sleep, and swap punishing workouts for gentler movement while your system resets. Layer in simple nervous system tools—breath work, sunlight, micro-breaks—to teach your body it is safe enough to let go. When safety returns, weight loss becomes possible and sustainable.
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