10 Steps to Boost Metabolism in Menopause (to lose fat) | MMP Ep.38

Why is it so darn hard to lose weight once we hit perimenopause and menopause? It all comes down to our metabolism! In this episode, I cover: -WHAT metabolism is -WHY metabolism slows down in menopause -HOW we can get our metabolism back up I mention a lot of links to other podcasts and videos throughout this episode, so I put them all in one, easy-to-reference PDF for you, which you can access here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vitalityoet/learning_content/?filter=822916579292937&post=990000168989916 To learn how to get access to ALL our free resources, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/3fe69b67790a4fbc9de22d64a486cb28?sid=6e14b006-7fbf-40b1-9ccf-5c9b5d7870fa Now, let's get into the episode! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3dNS05kwQc TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (01:10) — Today's topic: all about metabolism—what it is, why it slows down, and how to bring it back up (01:29) — Defining and breaking down the various components of metabolism (BMR, NEAT, TEF, exercise) (05:29) — Reasons why metabolism slows down (05:48) — 1) Cortisol (11:03) — 2) Less lean muscle mass (13:04) — 3) Low thyroid function (14:24) — 4) Hormonal imbalances (15:37) — Ways we can BOOST metabolism (15:54) — 1) Eat enough food (18:33) — 2) Address cortisol to balance out hormones (19:05) — 3) Improve sleep (20:09) — 4) Eat your carbs (21:06) — 5) Protein (21:52) — 6) Veggies (22:20) — 7) Water (22:37) — 8) Resistance training (24:49) — 9) Stop fasting (27:27) — 10) Pre- and post-workout meals (28:24) — Recap & wrap-up PREVIOUS EPISODES MENTIONED: ‣ What is Perimenopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-is-perimenopause-mmp-ep-1/id1683220450?i=1000611276923 ‣ Menopause, Cortisol, & Adrenal Fatigue - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/menopause-cortisol-adrenal-fatigue-mmp-ep-19/id1683220450?i=1000624361638 ‣ Thyroid Function, Menopause, & Fat Loss (feat. Coach Kirianna) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/thyroid-function-menopause-fat-loss-feat-coach-kirianna/id1683220450?i=1000611289331 ‣ Reverse Dieting for Menopause Fat Loss (the 'Simple Seasons' approach to fat loss) - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reverse-dieting-for-menopause-fat-loss-the-simple/id1683220450?i=1000615678907 ‣ Low Carb in Menopause is Making You SKINNY FAT - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/low-carb-in-menopause-is-making-you-skinny-fat-mmp-ep-6/id1683220450?i=1000613035023 ‣ How to Increase Muscle to Boost Metabolism in Menopause - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-increase-muscle-to-boost-metabolism-in-menopause/id1683220450?i=1000631443230 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Check out our BRAND NEW workout subscription: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/vitalityoet/?planGUID=b020a7cf27f6453b9d29ca3dc9bbaf37&mode=checkout ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Menopause supplements (use code VITALITY10 for 10% off your order) - https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: [email protected] ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET