78 | 💪 Eating More Protein But Still Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause?

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You’ve swapped cereal for eggs, added collagen to your coffee, maybe even splurged on the “cleanest” plant-based protein tub you could find at Costco… and still, your skinny jeans won’t button without a prayer and some deep squats.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In midlife, most women are eating far less protein than their bodies actually need. And thanks to a little-known phenomenon called the protein leverage effect, that gap can lead to blood sugar spikes, cravings, and overeating… even when you’re trying to eat clean.

In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the three biggest protein mistakes women make in midlife—and how to fix them to support hormone balance, stabilize metabolism, and finally move the needle on weight loss.

In this episode, we’ll unpack:

✅ Why is protein so important for hormone balance in midlife?

✅ How do hormones affect protein requirements in perimenopause? 

✅ Can eating more protein prevent weight gain during perimenopause? 

✅ Can high protein intake help stabilize blood sugar in perimenopause?

✅ How much protein do women over 40 actually need per day? 

✅ What are complete vs incomplete proteins, and why does it matter? 

✅ Does plant protein work as well as animal protein for perimenopausal women? 

✅ Can protein help reduce cravings in midlife? 

✅ Does eating more protein boost metabolism after 50?

✅ What’s the best protein powder for women over 40?

✅ What is the best time to eat protein for hormone health in midlife?

If you’ve been loading up on protein, but the scale still isn’t budging—this episode is for you. 🎧

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Episodes Mentioned:

EP 77 | The BEST Diet To Burn Fat + Balance Hormones in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/2e2e6b

EP 76 | 6 Tools Under $100 for Hormone Balance + Perimenopause Weight Loss: https://pod.fo/e/2dee57

EP 75 | Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause? What to Know Before Intermittent Fasting: https://pod.fo/e/2db0fe

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.