I’m 49 and in the best shape of my life, even after going through the most stressful years during perimenopause. After 20 years as a Nutritionist I’ve watched countless women destroy their metabolisms trying to lose weight the “90’s” way. Here’s the hormonal truth they don’t want you to know: Severe restriction after 40 = metabolic suicide Your thyroid shuts down - T3 (your active thyroid hormone) plummets when you eat too little, slowing metabolism by up to 40% Stress hormones skyrocket - chronic undereating triggers cortisol release, storing fat and breaking down muscle (the last thing you need!) Severe restriction increases muscle loss - lowering your metabolism even further Your body thinks it’s starving - because it IS. So it holds onto every calorie and burns muscle for fuel instead The 40+ factor: Your body is already under MORE stress in perimenopause. She needs grounding, to know what’s coming next, to trust you - and the right raw materials to optimize your hormones. H...