For decades, women have been taught that the answer to weight loss is simple: eat less, cut back, restrict more, try harder. These old rules can start working against you, especially after 50.

In this episode of Midlife Mojo, Lisa DuPree breaks down the number one nutrition mistake she sees in women over 50 and it’s not overeating. It’s undereating protein. You’ll learn the biology behind why your body needs more protein now, how much to aim for, and how to find out if you have a protein gap without guilt, shame, or another restrictive diet.

Key Points With Estimated Timestamps

00:00 Why Eating Less Isn’t Working
Lisa opens with the frustration many women over 50 feel when they are eating clean, cutting back, and still not seeing results.

03:00 Why Protein Becomes Non-Negotiable After 50
Lisa explains anabolic resistance, sarcopenia, and estrogen decline in simple, relatable terms.

05:30 Protein and Strength Training Work Together
Protein provides the raw materials your muscles need to repair, build, and maintain strength.

06:45 How Much Protein Women Over 50 Need
Lisa shares the practical target for grams of protein per meal and per day for most women.

08:15 Why Protein Distribution Matters
Dinner cannot make up for a low-protein breakfast. Your muscles need enough protein at each meal to get the signal.

11:00 Lisa’s Own Protein Wake-Up Call
Lisa shares how tracking revealed that even with her background in exercise physiology and health education, she was eating less protein than she thought.

13:00 Three Practical Protein Moves
Track before changing, anchor every meal with protein first, and upgrade instead of overhauling your diet.

16:30 Action Step
Start tracking protein for five days, identify your biggest protein gap, and bring your numbers to a free assessment call.

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