In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening when you’ve been cutting calories, skipping meals, or fasting longer, and the scale still will not move.

Metabolic adaptation is your body’s protective response to prolonged under-eating. Your resting metabolic rate can slow, hunger hormones shift, cortisol rises, thyroid signaling can downshift, and you can end up feeling tired, bloated, wired, and stuck. This is not failure. This is physiology.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What metabolic adaptation is and why it happens
• Resting metabolic rate and how under-eating can slow it down
• The hormone shifts behind cravings, fatigue, and stalled progress
• Why midlife stress and hormone changes make this more common after 40
• Common signs of adaptation (coldness, mid-afternoon crashes, 3–4 a.m. wakeups, bloating)
• What to do instead: regulate blood sugar, increase protein, reduce stress signals, and rebuild safety

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to hit like and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next!

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

If you’re fasting but feel tired, bloated, anxious, or stuck with your weight, this episode will help you understand why. Fasting isn’t the problem. Fasting without understanding your midlife physiology is.

In this episode, I break down how fasting actually works in a woman’s body after 40, why long or aggressive fasts often backfire, and how to use fasting as a supportive tool instead of a source of stress.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• What fasting actually does to insulin, hormones, and metabolism
• Why fasting feels harder in perimenopause and menopause
• The most common fasting mistakes midlife women make
• How to choose the right fasting window for your goal
• The difference between true hunger and blood sugar crashes
• What really breaks a fast and how to break it properly
• How to fast in a way that protects muscle, hormones, and energy

Resources / Links:
💬 Book Your Free Metabolic Reset Session → https://l.bttr.to/uctL2
📋 Download the FREE DANRE™ Fasting Strategy Worksheet → https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-16
🎧 Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui

GLP-1 medications are everywhere, especially with oral options becoming more available. Many midlife women are being offered these medications without clear guidance on hormones, muscle, metabolism, or what happens when the medication stops.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
• The difference between oral and injectable GLP-1 medications
• Why midlife women respond differently than younger bodies
• How GLP-1s affect appetite, blood sugar, and muscle
• The biggest mistakes that lead to fatigue and weight regain
• How to protect metabolism while using GLP-1s
• Why GLP-1s are a tool, not a long-term fix

This conversation is about using GLP-1s strategically, not as a quick fix, so weight loss is sustainable and your body stays strong.

I’m opening a very small number of spots for women who want clarity instead of another reset.

I’m working with just 7 women in the new year for a Metabolic Roadmap Audit. Some spots are already taken, which means only few spots remain.

This is a personalized deep dive into your metabolism to understand where things may be off, including gut health, hormones, blood sugar, stress, and inflammation. You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap so you can finally work with your body instead of fighting it.

This is not a diet. It’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s for women who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding what their body actually needs.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might be about to jump into another January plan without answers. And make sure you’re following for more education on midlife hormones, metabolism, and gut health.

Resources / Links:
💬 Join the Metabolic Roadmap Audit → rejuvenatehealthakrlt.com/midlife-metabolic-awakening
🎧 Listen to all episodes → www.theelevatedwomanproject.com/podcast