If your body feels different after menopause, even though you’re eating well and moving more, you are not broken. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore why midlife metabolic health can change, why weight may settle around the middle, and what you can do to work with your body rather than fight against it. 

They unpack the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, and explain how changing oestrogen, insulin, cortisol, sleep, stress, and muscle mass can influence metabolic health after menopause. You’ll also hear why the aim isn’t to chase a particular body shape or fear ageing, but to build the foundations that support health, strength, energy, and independence through your later years. 

Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share their six S’s for a healthier metabolic future: sustenance, sleep, stress management, strength and movement, sunlight, and social connection. Whether you’re preparing for menopause, in the thick of it, or post-menopausal, this is a reassuring, practical conversation to help you focus on the levers that may make a meaningful difference, one small step at a time. 

For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:  https://www.rlmedicine.com/ 

Episode, show notes & transcript 
https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-weight-loss-gets-so-much-harder-in-your-50s 

If your body feels different after menopause, even though you&rsquo;re eating well and moving more, you are not broken. In this episode, Dr Lucy and Dr Mary explore why midlife metabolic health can change, why weight may settle around the middle, and what you can do to work with your body rather than fight against it.&nbsp;
They unpack the difference between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, and explain how changing oestrogen, insulin, cortisol, sleep, stress, and muscle mass can influence metabolic health after menopause. You&rsquo;ll also hear why the aim isn&rsquo;t to chase a particular body shape or fear ageing, but to build the foundations that support health, strength, energy, and independence through your later years.&nbsp;
Dr Lucy and Dr Mary share their six S&rsquo;s for a healthier metabolic future: sustenance, sleep, stress management, strength and movement, sunlight, and social connection. Whether you&rsquo;re preparing for menopause, in the thick of it, or post-menopausal, this is a reassuring, practical conversation to help you focus on the levers that may make a meaningful difference, one small step at a time.&nbsp;
For more information about Real Life Medicine and our programs and special offers:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/">https://www.rlmedicine.com/</a>&nbsp;
Episode, show notes &amp; transcript <a href="https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-weight-loss-gets-so-much-harder-in-your-50s">https://www.rlmedicine.com/why-weight-loss-gets-so-much-harder-in-your-50s</a>&nbsp;

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. 

Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong. 

We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way. 

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now.&nbsp;
Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.&nbsp;
We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine, are here with you every step of the way.&nbsp;

Real health from real doctors on health and weight loss

Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.

We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real Health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine are here with you every step of the way. 

Welcome to the Real Health and Weight Loss where you get Real advice from Real Doctors to help you lose weight and revolutionise your health not just now but permanently. You can change your future, starting now. Imagine if everything you had been told about weight loss was wrong.
We are here to bust through some myths and give you actionable advice. Real Health and weight loss is a journey and we, your hosts Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns from Real Life Medicine are here with you every step of the way.&nbsp;