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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 12 MIN

112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

from Perimenopause Simplified · host Claudia Petrilli

Feeling like your body has changed after 40…even though you're eating healthy and trying hard? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest midlife health mistakes I see smart, health-conscious women making that may be impacting metabolism, energy, hormones, muscle, recovery, and body composition. If you've been frustrated by stubborn weight gain, lower energy, poor recovery, or feel like what worked in your 30s suddenly stopped working, this is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why eating too little can backfire on metabolism, muscle, and hormones after 40 The truth about cardio vs. strength training in perimenopause How stress, poor sleep, and over-functioning affect recovery and body composition Why midlife requires a different strategy for nutrition, hormones, and feeling good again   LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧Ep. 111 Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)  🔥My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, opens in July! Join the waitlist now for founding member pricing + early access: JOIN WAITLIST   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!   

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