247: 2026 Metabolic Reset Tips
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges of weight loss after 40 and provides actionable tips for maintaining muscle mass and improving metabolism.
Why does losing weight feel so much harder after 40? If you found it easy to lose weight and build muscle in your 30s, but now those same strategies barely make an impact, you’re not imagining things. Your body is following a new set of rules. In this episode, we break down what happens to your hormones, your metabolism, and your muscle mass as you age, and, more importantly, what you can do about it. We explore everything from GLP-1 medications and peptide therapies to creatine, protein targets, and why resistance training is non-negotiable for maintaining weight loss. Whether you’re just starting your weight loss journey or you’ve hit a frustrating plateau, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and what to do next. How to Maintain Muscle Mass While Losing Weight Do resistance training 2–3 times per week Eat about 100 grams of protein per day Take 3–5 grams of creatine daily Ensure you are properly hydrated- aim for 100 ounces per day Use peptides Consider targeted therapies Track your body composition instead of using the scale Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men…
Topics covered
- weight loss
- metabolism
- hormones
- muscle mass
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