04/09/2026
Menopause Mistake #2: Why Eating Less Won’t Help You Lose Weight We discuss the common menopause mistake of thinking that eating less leads to faster weight loss. I explain that skipping meals and extreme calorie restriction backfires, as your body needs proper nutrition to support muscle, workouts, recovery, and energy. Instead of asking ‘How little can I eat?’, we should focus on eating enough protein and whole foods with a reasonable calorie deficit to lose body fat while preserving muscle. Menopause is about building a stronger body for the long term, not starving yourself.