104 | Are Carbs Killing Your Metabolism? The 3 Protein Rules That Fuel Fat Loss in Perimenopause

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Most midlife women think carbs are the enemy… but the real problem isn’t the carbs—it’s protein (or a lack of it.) Because once we hit our 40s, those same bagels and banana bread we inhaled in our 20s suddenly hit our metabolism a lot harder once our hormones start to shift. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three simple protein-timing rules that stabilize blood sugar, support your hormones, and get your metabolism working for you again—even in a carb-heavy season. In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly Googled questions, including: ✅ Why does my metabolism seem slower in my 40s? ✅ Do carbs slow metabolism? ✅ Why does the scale jump whenever I eat carbs? ✅ Why do I crave carbs so much in perimenopause? ✅ How do I stabilize my blood sugar in perimenopause without giving up carbs? ✅ Why do I crash every afternoon in perimenopause — even when I eat breakfast? ✅ How much protein do midlife women actually need to lose weight? If every holiday carb you consume seems to go straight to your stomach, this episode’s for you. — FREE RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter — *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.