Eating Less, Training More, and Still Gaining After 40

Dr. Sasha Rose breaks down why eating less and training more stops working after 40, what actually changes in a woman's body through perimenopause, and what protects strength and metabolism instead. Many women describe it the same way: the body seems to change overnight, and the only guidance on offer is to cut calories, do more cardio, and accept it as normal aging. Dr. Rose walks through why muscle is central to metabolic health, what shifting hormones do to body composition, why under-eating and over-training can make things worse, and which markers are worth watching. In this episode: Why muscle matters far beyond strength What perimenopause and menopause do to body composition Why the body holds onto weight when calories drop too far Recovery, and why more exercise is not always the answer The markers worth tracking Med Matrix is a functional medicine practice serving Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at medmatrixusa.com This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not create a patient provider relationship. Always talk with your own qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping or changing any treatment, medication or supplement.