EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 48 MIN
Menopause, Metabolism & Muscle: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr Stacy Sims
from Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena · host Dr Orlena Kerek weight loss coach
If you’ve ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40…If abdominal fat appeared even though you “didn’t change anything”…If you’ve been told it’s just about eating less and moving more…This episode will change the way you see your body forever.In this powerful conversation, we unpack why the traditional weight-loss narrative fails women in midlife — and what actually works instead.You’ll discover:Why focusing on the scale is misleading — and why body composition is what truly mattersHow heavy lifting and power training protect your brain, metabolism, and independence as you ageThe difference between HIIT and sprint training — and why intensity (done properly) transforms fat loss and longevityWhy eating in the morning regulates cortisol, protects muscle, and prevents the afternoon crashHow to train hard without burning out — and why recovery is just as strategic as effortThis isn’t about dieting harder.It’s about understanding your physiology.It’s about building strength instead of chasing thinness.It’s about becoming powerful, resilient, and metabolically healthy for decades to come.If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it — press play.Connect with Dr Stacy SimsIG: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/ Dr Sims Programs: https://www.drstacysims.com/product_guide Weight Lifting Programs with Hailey Happens: https://www.haileyhappensfitness.com/workout-plans/power-happens Other social media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPD55VPa1ZWx1a_nzWC2VJAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstacysimsLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-t-sims-phd/ Watch Stop Dieting Start Thriving: https://www.drorlena.com/stop-dieting Sign up for the Stop Dieting and Start Thriving Video: https://www.drorlena.com/stop-dietingLooking for support? Book a free call with Dr Orlena: https://www.drorlena.com/book-a-call-dr-o
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If you’ve ever felt like your body changed overnight after 40… If abdominal fat appeared even though you “didn’t change anything”… If you’ve been told it’s just about eating less and moving more… This episode will change the way you see your body forever. In this powerful conversation, we unpack why the traditional weight-loss narrative fails women in midlife — and what actually works instead. You’ll discover: Why focusing on the scale is misleading — and why body composition is what truly ma...
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