Why low carb diets don’t work for weight loss in perimenopause and menopause is something I see all the time with women I work with.

If you're a woman over 40 having a tough time losing weight and you try reducing or cutting carbs in an effort to lose weight, but you're frustrated because it's not working - there's a reason.

Carbs are essential for fat loss especially as a woman in perimenopause and menopause.

Many women over 40 turn to low carb thinking it’s the answer—eat less, cut carbs, be “good”… and the weight should come off. And sometimes it does at first.

But then something shifts.

Energy drops.
Cravings increase.
And the weight—especially around the belly—stops moving.

In this episode, I explain why low carb diets often stop working during perimenopause and menopause, and what’s actually happening in your body.

During this stage of life, our body becomes much more sensitive to things like stress, blood sugar, and hormonal changes. And when carbs are too low, it can actually send signals that make fat loss harder—not easier.

This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s not about eating less.

It’s about understanding how your metabolism is responding.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why low carb diets can appear to work at first
• The impact of cortisol and stress on weight loss after 40
• How blood sugar affects hunger, cravings, and fat storage
• Why restricting carbs can backfire for many women
• What your body actually needs to feel safe enough to lose weight

If you’re struggling with perimenopause weight gain, menopause belly fat, or feeling like nothing works anymore, this will help you understand why—and what to focus on instead.

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