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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 14 MIN

How Undereating Wrecks Your Metabolism in Your 50s

from Mastering Menopause · host Kathy Cote

This episode breaks down how undereating is quietly wrecking the metabolism of women in their 50s. I’m sharing the real story of a woman named Carol, who came to me stuck, frustrated, and convinced her menopause belly was permanent.Carol was living on 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day, cutting carbs, avoiding foods she loved, and pushing through exhaustion because she thought that was the only way to lose weight. Instead, her metabolism downshifted, her energy crashed, her sleep worsened, her belly grew, and nothing she tried moved the scale.In this episode, I walk through exactly why this happens, the myths that keep women stuck, and how to actually repair a metabolism that’s been suppressed from years of undereating. You’ll learn the signs your metabolism needs help, why carbs are essential for women in menopause, and how a reverse diet can completely change the way your body responds to fat loss.If you see yourself in Carol’s story, this episode will help you understand what’s going on inside your body and what to do next.And if you want to learn how we reverse diet our clients out of this situation then join me for my Festive AF Masterclass. Now is the perfect time to reverse diet and enjoy the holidays without gaining weight, you can join me live at the Festive AF Masterclass this Tuesday, 11/18 at 7 pm EST.Everyone who attends live gets a sweet bonus, you don't want to miss this!Grab your spot here: https://go.katalystfitness.net/festiveafmasterclassSend us Fan MailThank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!If you want to see how I can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnowNow accepting clients! Fit AF 90 Day Program https://go.katalystfitness.net/fit-after-fiftyFree Menopause Fat Loss Made Simple with Macros Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at [email protected] out the Mastering Menopause Macros Course on making weight loss in menopause easy by tracking macros.  All the tips and tricks that my clients and I have used! https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/maste...

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This episode breaks down how undereating is quietly wrecking the metabolism of women in their 50s. I’m sharing the real story of a woman named Carol, who came to me stuck, frustrated, and convinced her menopause belly was permanent. Carol was living on 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day, cutting carbs, avoiding foods she loved, and pushing through exhaustion because she thought that was the only way to lose weight. Instead, her metabolism downshifted, her energy crashed, her sleep worsened, her be...

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