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⚠️ The #1 Mistake Slowing Your Metabolism

September 19, 20251 min read

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel stuck with your weight, low energy, and sluggish metabolism… I have a gut-punch truth for you.

💥 The #1 mistake most women over 40 make is... eating too little.

Yep, you read that right. You’ve been taught that eating less = weight loss. But in reality, undereating slows your metabolism to a crawl and forces your body to hold onto fat for dear life.

Why Eating Less Backfires

Every time you drastically cut calories, your body goes into survival mode. It thinks food is scarce and adapts by:

🔹 Burning fewer calories (your metabolism slows down)

🔹 Breaking down muscle instead of fat (making weight loss even harder)

🔹 Increasing cravings and hunger hormones (leading to binge-eating cycles)

And let’s be real—how many times have you lost weight on a diet, only to gain it all back (and more)? That’s your metabolism fighting back.

The Fix: Eat Smarter, Not Less

The key to repairing your metabolism is to nourish it, not starve it. Here’s what to do:

Eat enough protein to rebuild lost muscle and rev up fat burning.

Ditch extreme calorie-cutting—focus on quality over quantity.

Balance your meals with proteins, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbs.

Listen to your hunger cues—your body isn’t working against you, it’s working to keep you alive!

Your Challenge: Fuel Your Metabolism

For the next 3 days, I challenge you to eat more protein and whole foods without worrying about cutting calories. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel!

In the next email, I’ll show you how to start repairing your metabolism in just 3 days. Get ready for some powerful shifts. 🚀

Make today incredible!

Brian

Brian Meisenburg

Creator of the Fit Over 40 Transformation and author of Fitness Success After 40

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