Are you eating less but gaining weight after 40?
Is calorie cutting slowing your metabolism?
Could low protein intake be accelerating bone loss?
After 40, metabolism changes. Muscle declines. Hormones shift. And the old strategy of eating less often works against you.
In this episode, we explain why protein is critical for midlife women, how blood sugar stability protects both metabolism and bone health, and why under-eating can lead to muscle loss, slower fat burning, and weaker bones.
If you are over 40 and trying to lose weight without sacrificing muscle or bone density, this episode is essential.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Why eating less worked in your 20s but backfires after 40
04:15 – The metabolism shift during perimenopause and menopause
08:40 – Muscle loss in midlife and why it accelerates each year
12:05 – The psychology of “less equals weight loss” and why it’s outdated
16:08 – How undereating harms bone density and muscle mass
17:12 – Why adding protein can actually support fat loss
19:30 – Building muscle without extreme workouts
23:45 – Blood sugar stability and reducing sugar cravings naturally
28:10 – How metabolism, hormones, and bone health connect
32:20 – Practical nutrition shifts midlife women can start today
Resources mentioned
Resources Mentioned
Masala Body
Five-Day Metabolism Boost for Midlife Women
MasalaBody.com/boost
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About the guest
Joining us today is Nagina Abdullah, a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of Masala Body.
With a background in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from New York University, she has helped more than 1,500 women lose weight sustainably by using natural strategies to boost metabolism, reduce belly fat, and create lasting lifestyle change.
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