If you’ve been told that weight gain, low energy, and stubborn body changes are “just part of getting older,” this episode will completely reframe what you think you know.

In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Kinsey Diment, founder of Fit After 40, to unpack why age itself is not what slows your metabolism — and what actually changes in perimenopause and menopause.

Together, they explore how muscle loss, hormonal shifts, insulin resistance, and reduced daily movement quietly drive metabolic changes in midlife — and why dieting harder or exercising more intensely often backfires for women in their 40s and 50s.

This episode is empowering, science-grounded, and incredibly practical — especially if you feel like you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing results.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why age alone does NOT slow your metabolism
• The role of muscle loss (sarcopenia) in midlife weight gain
• How declining estrogen impacts muscle, blood sugar, and fat storage
• Why many women become more insulin resistant in perimenopause
• The hidden metabolic power of daily movement (NEAT)
• How chronic dieting and under-fueling can lower metabolic health
• Why strength training improves metabolism — even without weight loss
• How muscle helps regulate blood sugar independent of insulin
• Why “doing less, more consistently” often works better in midlife
• How women can start strength training safely at any age
• What a realistic, supportive fitness approach actually looks like

Key takeaways for midlife women:

• You are not broken
• Your metabolism hasn’t failed you
• Your body is asking for support, not restriction
• Muscle is a powerful ally for energy, longevity, and metabolic health
• It is never too late to build strength

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply noticing that your body responds differently than it used to, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do next.

 Listen now and start working with your body, not against it.

Resources & Links:

•  Fit After 40 Podcast
•  Fit After 40: Strength Training for Menopause (work with Kinsey)
•  Free Menopause & Muscle Webinar
•  Instagram: @kinsey.does.the.fitness

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.