So many women in midlife feel like their metabolism is broken, but what if the body is actually responding exactly the way it was meant to? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is breaking down why you may feel like your body is betraying you in midlife and what is really happening! Tuning in, you’ll hear why aging doesn’t have to equal decline, what your metabolism actually is, how your body responds to estrogen decline, muscle as your metabolic engine, and so much more! We delve into the danger of long-term restrictive diets and chronic stress before discussing why sleep is a metabolic regulator. Dr. Jenna also touches on how a changing midlife body defends itself against weight loss and how to achieve weight loss during this time. She talks about how you can support your body in midlife, and you’ll be reminded that these symptoms are not caused by just one thing. Finally, Dr. Jenna drives home the importance of striving to understand your body so that you can work with it, not fight against it. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

Today’s topic: metabolism in midlife.
Why many women feel like their metabolism is broken in midlife.
What your metabolism actually is.
A breakdown of what happens when your estrogen gets too low.
The key role muscle plays in metabolic health.
How the body responds to long-term restriction.
The danger of chronic stress to the metabolism.
Dr. Jenna explains sleep as a metabolic regulator.
How energy scarcity actually increases hunger.
Why the body really ‘crashes’ in midlife and how to support it.
When hormone therapy can be helpful to solve these issues.
The importance of nuanced, specialized healthcare.
Why you need to understand and work with your body.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Menopause and Hormone Therapy: What Every Woman Needs to Know

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