Can you really enjoy burgers, pizza, and good food while still losing weight during menopause?

In this episode, we sit down with Melanie from Mel's Butcher Box to talk about food, fitness, weight loss, and building a successful business around a lifelong passion for quality meat. Mel shares how her friendship with Pat LaFrieda helped launch her journey, how she built her brand, and why staying true to yourself is the key to long-term success.

We also dive into one of the biggest topics women face in midlife—perimenopause, menopause, and weight gain. Mel opens up about her own health journey, how changing her eating habits transformed her life, and why she still enjoys pizza, burgers, and a drink without guilt. Instead of restrictive dieting, she explains why balance and consistent physical activity matter far more than perfection.

We also talk about her award-winning products, running a food truck during COVID, future pop-up plans, and some nostalgic memories from Nellie Bly.

In this episode:

Honest advice for navigating weight changes in perimenopause and menopause
Building a food business through some of the toughest years
What it's really like feeding crowds at major sporting events
What's next for Mel's Butcher Box

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