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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

Menopause Metabolism: Why You Have to Do Things Differently Now

from Fit and Fabulous at Forty and Beyond with Dr Orlena · host Dr Orlena Kerek weight loss coach

Have you noticed that what used to work… suddenly doesn’t anymore?You’re eating the same, moving the same, doing your best — yet your body feels different. Softer. Heavier around the middle. Less responsive. And quietly frustrating.In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, I’m unpacking one hormone that changes everything in midlife: oestrogen.We’ll explore:Why oestrogen affects far more than fertility — including muscle, inflammation, stress, gut health, and fat storageWhy menopause weight gain isn’t a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpowerAnd why doing the same things as before menopause can no longer give you the same resultsUsing a simple (and very human) story, I’ll explain what’s really happening inside your body — and why the solution isn’t trying harder, but doing things differently.If you’ve ever thought “What is wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.Nothing is wrong with you. Your body has changed. And once you understand why, everything becomes easier.Dr Orlena's Birthday Fundraising:  https://www.facebook.com/donate/765332446121591/ 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 

Have you noticed that what used to work… suddenly doesn’t anymore? You’re eating the same, moving the same, doing your best — yet your body feels different. Softer. Heavier around the middle. Less responsive. And quietly frustrating. In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, I’m unpacking one hormone that changes everything in midlife: oestrogen. We’ll explore: Why oestrogen affects far more than fertility — including muscle, inflammation, stress, gut health, and fat storageWhy menopause weight ga...

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