Struggling with midlife metabolism? Feel like no matter how much you exercise or how little you eat, nothing is changing? You’re not alone.

Welcome to Part 1 of my 3-part metabolism series where we’re diving deep into The Energy Equation—the side of metabolism that actually determines how your body burns calories. And spoiler alert: it’s not just about “eat less, move more.”

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• Why your metabolism isn’t broken—it’s just different in midlife
• The 4 key factors that impact calorie burn (BMR, NEAT, EAT, TEF)
• Why muscle matters more than cardio for keeping your metabolism strong
• The biggest mistakes women over 40 make when trying to lose weight
• Simple, science-backed strategies to support metabolism without extreme dieting

Your body is always working for you. It’s time to learn how to work with it.

You'll hear:

1. Understanding Metabolism in Midlife: Cam Allen breaks down how midlife metabolism is more than just calories in and calories out. She likens it to having two sides—an energy equation (the calorie calculator) and a stress response (the barometer).
2. Simple Ways to Boost Metabolism: You'll learn practical tips like the importance of strength training for muscle building, incorporating daily movements, and increasing protein intake to support metabolism.
3. Holistic Approach to Health: Cam emphasizes understanding your body’s response to stress, sleep, and hormonal shifts, encouraging listeners to work with their bodies to improve metabolism and overall well-being.

Key takeaways:

1. Understanding midlife metabolism involves more than just calories in vs. calories out.
2. Metabolism has two main components: the energy equation (calorie calculator) and how the body responds to stress (the barometer).
3. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the foundation of your metabolism, accounting for 60-70% of daily calorie burn.
4. Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), which includes all movement outside structured exercise, significantly affects metabolism.
5. Structured exercise only contributes to about 5% of daily calorie burn.
6. Protein plays a crucial role in metabolism by requiring more energy for digestion and supporting muscle maintenance.
7. Managing stress and ensuring adequate sleep are essential for a healthy metabolism in midlife.

00:00 "Coaching: Balancing Art and Science"

05:53 Movement Matters More Than Exercise

09:31 Optimize Metabolism with Protein

13:19 Sleep Tips & Metabolism Insights

14:15 Beyond Calories: Unlock Metabolism

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to optimize your metabolism in midlife—so you feel strong, energized, and confident!

👉 Next episode: We’ll be talking about the barometer of metabolism—how your body feels and responds to stress, hormones, and gut health. Don’t miss it!

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