The Metabolism Drop No One Warned Women About Between 40–55, women lose an average of 1–2% of muscle mass per year. This is not vanity weight — it is physiology. A large NIH study found that women in midlife burn 122–220 fewer calories per day than they did at 25, even with the exact same lifestyle. But society tells women: “Try harder. Eat less.” So women blame themselves for what is fundamentally biological. Here’s the quiet truth: Estrogen loss reduces muscle synthesis, insulin sensitivity, and fat distribution. 68% of women in perimenopause report weight changes — and most feel ashamed to bring it up. You shouldn’t be ashamed. You should be informed. Evidence-backed strategies that actually work: Women doing 2x/week strength training gain back 3–5 lbs of muscle in six months — and increase resting metabolism by 7%. A high-protein diet (1.2–1.6 g/kg body weight) improves satiety and stabilizes glucose crashes that worsen cravings. Evening walks reduce next-morning fasting glucose by 10–14%. If your body is changing, it’s not because you “let go.” It’s because no one taught you the rules changed. Tags: #Health #Metabolism