Dr. Stephanie Estima breaks down one of the biggest myths in health and fitness — that women are simply smaller versions of men. In this clip, she explains the powerful hormonal cycles that shape women’s metabolism, fat storage, and energy balance. Learn why prolonged calorie restriction often backfires and how to work with your biology, not against it. What You’ll Learn: 🧠 Why women aren’t just “smaller men” 🔁 How the menstrual cycle impacts metabolism and fat storage 🚫 The hidden dangers of long-term calorie restriction 🌸 How to align nutrition with your hormones for better results #DrStephanieEstima #WomensHealth #FemaleMetabolism #Hormones #CycleSyncing #TheBettyBody #MetabolicHealth