#22: The Sleep–Fat Loss Paradox: Why Rest, Not Restriction, Is the Real Key to Fat Loss After 50

You’ve been told to fix your metabolism with diet and exercise — but if that worked, every woman over 50 would already feel lean, strong, and energized.In this episode of The After-50 Body Freedom Project, psychotherapist and body-freedom coach Kaylee Murphy, LICSW unpacks the truth about why “trying harder” backfires — and how seven hours of sleep can shift your hormones, calm your cortisol, and finally wake up your metabolism.You’ll learn:• How sleep deprivation drives fat storage and sugar cravings• Why stress hormones block fat-burning (even with perfect nutrition)• The “7-Hour Reset” that helps your body feel safe enough to changeThis isn’t another “sleep hygiene” pep talk — it’s real psychology and science for women who’ve outgrown diet culture.Listen now and remember: you’re only one good night’s sleep away from waking up your metabolism.