72. Why Sleep, Muscle & Protein Matter More During Menopause with Beth Wilkas-Feraco

Join Beth for summer camp! Are you struggling with menopause weight gain, poor sleep, low energy, stubborn belly fat, or feeling like your metabolism is broken after 40?In this episode of The Busy Bariatrics Podcast, I sit down with strength coach, nutrition expert, and Cut the Crap podcast host Beth Wilkas-Feraco to expose the biggest lies women are being told about menopause, fat loss, metabolism, GLP-1s, hormones, sleep, protein, and strength training.If you’re tired of:• Menopause weight loss misinformation• Fear-mongering influencers• Detox teas and hormone “hacks”• Being told carbs are evil• Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed• Doing endless cardio with no results• Struggling with sleep and recovery• Confusing GLP-1 advice…this episode is for you.We break down:• Why sleep matters more during menopause• How muscle impacts metabolism after 40• The truth about menopause belly fat• Why protein and fiber are critical for fat loss• The role of resistance training in menopause• How stress, cortisol, and poor sleep affect cravings• Why women are under-muscled and over-dieted• The truth about GLP-1 medications and obesity treatment• Why consistency beats biohacking every single time