"Move More, Eat Less” SLOWS Metabolism | Ep 738

About this episode

Drew Taddia discusses how the advice to 'eat less and move more' may slow metabolism, particularly for women over 40, and offers a more effective approach to nutrition and fitness.

In Episode 738 of Ageless Energy, Drew Taddia breaks down why the common advice to “eat less and move more” may actually be slowing your metabolism—especially for women over 40. He explains how under-eating, skipping meals, and missing key nutrients can lead to fatigue, digestion issues, and stubborn fat retention. Drew shares a smarter approach focused on increasing protein intake, eating more strategically throughout the day, and prioritizing resistance training over excessive cardio. If you feel like you’re doing everything right but not seeing results, this episode offers a more effective, sustainable path forward.

People in this episode

Hosts: Drew Taddia, Drew

Topics covered

• metabolism
• nutrition
• fitness
• weight loss
• health

Keywords

• under-eating
• skipping meals
• key nutrients
• fatigue
• digestion issues
• stubborn fat retention
• protein intake
• resistance training
• excessive cardio

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