For many women in their 40s and 50s, weight gain feels sudden and unfair — happening even with the same diet and activity level. Research backs this up: a 2023 study in Nature Metabolism found that women’s resting metabolic rate drops nearly 10% between ages 40–60, largely driven by hormonal changes and muscle loss. This isn’t a willpower issue. It’s physiology shifting beneath your feet. Estrogen’s decline redistributes fat to the abdomen, cortisol becomes harder to regulate, and sleep becomes more fragmented — all compounding fat storage. What helps? Strength training twice a week, more protein (90–110g daily), fiber-rich meals, and small glucose-stabilizing habits like protein-first breakfasts. Most women don’t need harsher discipline — they need a different strategy for a different body. You’re not “letting yourself go.” Your body is adapting, and you deserve tools that adapt with you. #Health #WomensHealth #Metabolism