Why Cutting Carbs Could Be Slowing Your Menopause Metabolism

Yes, really. You need carbohydrates to support healthy function—especially now.

Here’s how the right carbs help your metabolism thrive:

1. Carbs Calm Cortisol

When you eat too few carbs, your cortisol (stress hormone) stays elevated. This leads to belly fat storage, disrupted sleep, and increased inflammation. Adding in smart carbs—especially in the evening—can actually help lower cortisol and support deeper rest and recovery.

2. Carbs Fuel Your Thyroid

Your thyroid is your metabolism's thermostat. It regulates your energy, mood, and calorie burn. When you don’t eat enough carbs, thyroid hormone production can slow down—making you feel foggy, tired, and cold. Sound familiar?

3. Carbs Help Balance Blood Sugar

Many women think carbs cause blood sugar spikes. But complex, fiber-rich carbs actually help stabilize blood sugar—especially when paired with protein and fat. That means fewer cravings, less brain fog, and more sustained energy.

4. Carbs Boost Serotonin

Low-carb diets can cause mood swings, anxiety, and even depression. Why? Because carbs help produce serotonin—your feel-good neurotransmitter. And let’s be honest: navigating midlife without emotional resilience is already hard enough.

So… What Are Smart Carbs?

Not all carbs are created equal. We’re not talking about refined sugar or ultra-processed snacks.

Your body thrives on smart carbs—foods that are:

• Fiber-rich

• Nutrient-dense

• Slow-digesting

Think:
Quinoa. Sweet potatoes. Lentils. Chickpeas. Berries. Beets. Butternut squash. Oats. Brown rice.

These carbs nourish your body, support muscle repair, and keep your energy steady. They also taste amazing and leave you feeling satisfied—instead of deprived.

Reignite Your Metabolism—Without Starving or Sacrificing

Here’s the empowering part: you don’t need to suffer through extreme restriction to see results.

What your body wants now is nourishment, movement, and hormonal support—not punishment.

And that’s exactly what we dive into inside The Weight is (OVER)—my signature program designed for women in their 40s and beyond who are ready to stop dieting and start thriving.

This is where:

• You eat to fuel your hormones, not fight them

• You train in a way that builds strength and supports recovery

• You finally understand why your body has felt so “off”—and what to do about it

You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Body Again

You’re not broken.
You’re not lazy.
And you’re definitely not alone.

You’ve just been handed a rulebook that no longer applies to your current season of life.

If you’re ready to ditch the dieting noise and finally learn how to work with your body in midlife…

Join the waitlist for The Weight is (OVER) 

Because your metabolism isn’t gone.
It’s just waiting for you to give it what it actually needs.