The Truth About Weight Loss After 40: Protein, Hormones & Body Composition Explained| S4E2 TTOM

Struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause? Your jeans don't fit, and you're doing "everything right"? Dr. Doriana Parkin, M.D., reveals why the scale isn't telling the whole story.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

Why BMI is misleading (especially if you lift weights)

The real reason your metabolism ISN'T slowing down

How to track food without obsession

Protein targets for women over 40

Fat redistribution in menopause (and what you can do about it)

Why your jeans might be tighter even when you're healthier

Dr. Parkin is a working mom of three who struggled with weight and body image as a teen. Now she helps women navigate weight loss in a sustainable, non-restrictive way that doesn't sacrifice mental health.

Key Takeaways:

• You can carry extra weight and still be metabolically healthy

• Muscle gain can make you "heavier" but healthier