Eating More in Perimenopause — Why Everything You Were Taught About Calories Is Wrong | Esther Blum
More protein. More carbohydrates. More calories. It sounds like the opposite of everything women in midlife have been told — and that's exactly the point. In this clip, Esther Blum explains why the old playbook (less food, more cardio) is burning muscle instead of fat, tanking cortisol, and making everything worse. She walks through why carbohydrates at dinner blunt cortisol and support sleep, how to find your personal carb tolerance, and why the female body reads food restriction as a threat. Dr. Stephanie adds the performance angle: carbs aren't just comfort — they're the molecule of life, the main fuel your body runs on, and the thing standing between you and your best lifts. Watch the full episode at • The Estrogen Shortage Is Real & Your Gut M... **P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. https://drstephanieestima.com/newsletter Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. https://drstephanie.ca/lift
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