Your metabolism feels stuck, like it’s switched to airplane mode.

You’re eating well, moving your body and doing all the things you’re supposed to do. So why does it feel like your body is fighting you every step of the way?

If you’re in menopause or even peri-menopause, you’ve likely noticed what used to work, doesn’t anymore. The belly fat won’t budge, your energy crashes by midday, cravings seem relentless, and despite a full night's sleep, you wake up exhausted. Sound familiar? If so, it’s not your fault—your body isn’t getting the memo, and there’s a real reason why.

Although it can happen at any age, this abrupt halt in metabolism is most noticeable for women over the age of around 40, (aka menopause).

Hormonal changes, chronic stress and years of dieting can send your metabolism into survival mode. Your workouts, which used to help, don't seem to be working anymore no matter how many cardio days you put in. The “healthy” eating you swear by added extra fluff around the middle. It can feel like your metabolism has completely cut off communication with the rest of your body, leaving you frustrated and stuck.

But here’s the thing—it isn’t about eating less and moving more. That old-school advice doesn’t account for what’s actually happening inside your body. It all starts with dysregulated blood sugar. When blood sugar isn't balanced, insulin resistance and inflammation take over and your mitochondria—the energy........

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