If it feels like your body just stopped responding to everything that used to work, you are not crazy. Fat loss after 40, especially in perimenopause and menopause, follows a completely different playbook. In this episode, Chalene breaks down why eating less and doing more cardio can actually backfire and what is really going on inside your body. She walks through the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose body fat in midlife and the small shifts that can finally start moving things in the right direction. This is not about more discipline, it is about understanding your hormones, your metabolism, and learning how to work with your body instead of fighting it. Check out this video on YouTube 👉https://www.youtube.com/@chalenejohnson/videos 💥 Hang out with Chalene on her Private Podcast Patreon!! To Join Go to http://chalene.com/more 🎯 Need a clinician who is trained in women's health and accepts insurance? Book your virtual visit today with MIDI Health! I use and love! 👉http://chalene.com/midi 🤓 What You Will Learn Why fat loss after 40 feels harder Weight loss vs fat loss explained How undereating slows metabolism Why strength training beats cardio How stress and cortisol drive fat gain The impact of sleep on fat loss Why extreme dieting backfires The truth about GLP-1s and quick fixes How hormones affect fat and hunger A sustainable approach to fat loss 🎉 Related Links: Tool for Daily Calories and Macros https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Chalene's Favorites! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson