
The Optimal Protein Podcast
Maria Emmerich Recap: The Hormone Changes Affecting Fat Loss
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29 May 2026 · 27 min
Protein intakeNutrition basicsMetabolism & fasting
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Why does fat loss suddenly become harder after 40 — even when women are dieting and exercising? In this Friday solocast recap, Vanessa breaks down the biggest takeaways from her conversation with Maria Emmerich on menopause, hormones, insulin resistance, body composition, HRT, peptides, and metabolic health. Check out the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library at ketogenicgirl.com and use code VANESSA for 20% off. Vanessa explores the connection between estrogen decline and insulin resistance,