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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 26 MIN

Overcoming the fear of maintenance calories: How eating more will help you lose weight in menopause

from Mastering Menopause · host Kathy Cote

Does the thought of eating more calories make you anxious? You’re not alone. Many women in menopause fear that increasing calories will lead to weight gain, but what if eating more is exactly what your body needs to lose fat?In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I break down the mental roadblocks that make maintenance calories feel so scary. I’ll explain: Why years of dieting make eating more feel ‘wrong’The science behind why increasing calories can actually improve metabolismWhy the initial jump on the scale isn’t fat — and what’s really happening How maintenance fuels better energy, stronger workouts, and long-term fat lossIf you’ve been stuck in a cycle of low calories and no results, this episode is your guide to overcoming the fear of eating more, and discovering how maintenance can unlock the fat loss results you’ve been working so hard for.Ready to get unstuck and finally see your body respond the way you want? Book a call with me and let’s talk about your goals.Send 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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Does the thought of eating more calories make you anxious? You’re not alone. Many women in menopause fear that increasing calories will lead to weight gain, but what if eating more is exactly what your body needs to lose fat? In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I break down the mental roadblocks that make maintenance calories feel so scary. I’ll explain: Why years of dieting make eating more feel ‘wrong’ The science behind why increasing calories can actually improve metabolism Why the i...

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