44 - The Truth About Metabolism, Fat Loss, and Midlife Weight Gain

You don’t need to “fix” your metabolism—because it’s probably not broken.In this episode, I’m cutting through all the BS around metabolism, especially the myths that have kept women stuck, frustrated, and blaming their hormones, their carbs, or their age. Based on game-changing science (yes, real science), you’ll learn what actually influences your metabolism—and how to take back control of your energy, body composition, and long-term health.Spoiler: it’s not about eating less, working out more, or chasing hacks. It’s about supporting your fat tissue so it supports you.Here’s what we cover:The groundbreaking study that reshaped everything we thought about metabolismWhy your metabolism likely hasn’t slowed down (even in your 40s or 50s)What fat tissue has to do with energy, cravings, and inflammationThe real impact of carbs, hormones, and “starvation mode”5 foundational shifts that actually improve metabolic healthYour metabolism isn’t the villain. And you’re not broken. You just need to stop fighting your body—and start working with it.Sources:Hall, K. D., Kahan, S., & Gallagher, I. H. (2016). Energy balance and its components: Implications for body weight regulation. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 104(4), 989–1003. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.133280Koliaki, C., & Roden, M. (2016). Alterations of mitochondrial function and insulin sensitivity in human obesity and diabetes mellitus. Annual Review of Nutrition, 36, 337–367. Alterations of Mitochondrial Function and Insulin Sensitivity in Human Obesity and Diabetes MellitusPontzer, H., Yamada, Y., Sagayama, H., Ainslie, P. N., Andersen, L. F., Anderson, L. J., … & Speakman, J. R. (2021). Daily energy expenditure through the human life course. Science, 373(6556), 808–812. Daily energy expenditure through the human life courseSpiegel, K., Tasali, E., Penev, P., & Van Cauter, E. (2004). Brief communication: Sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite. Annals of Internal Medicine, 141(11), 846–850. Brief Communication: Sleep Curtailment in Healthy Young Men Is Associated with Decreased Leptin Levels, Elevated Ghrelin Levels, and Increased Hunger and Appetite | Annals of Internal MedicineSupport the showGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comJoin the Thrive Collective Facebook groupLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: [email protected] Produced by Virtually You!