Why Your Healthy Eating Is Making You Gain Weight In Perimenopause + How to Fix It

You know that rage-inducing moment when you can’t zip your jeans even though you’ve been eating salads for three months straight? Yeah, we need to talk about that.

I spent six months eating “healthy” in my 30s while unknowingly gaining weight. The day I couldn’t fit into a single pair of jeans, I was so shocked and depressed. I had to figure out what was actually happening.

In this episode, I’m talking about why your healthy eating isn’t working: the massive calorie miscalculation that you may not be recognizing, the three hidden calorie bombs in every “clean” meal, and the 3-minute measurement trick that’ll teach you exactly what’s behind your weight gain.

HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1️⃣ “Healthy” ≠ Weight Loss – That avocado toast is 600 calories. An egg white scramble is 150. Both are healthy, but only one helps you lose weight.

2️⃣ You’re Eating 600-800 Hidden Calories Daily – Your olive oil “drizzle” is 400 calories. Your handful of almonds is three servings. You can’t eyeball your way through perimenopause/menopause anymore.

3️⃣ Track For One Week, Not Forever – Seven days of data will open your eyes.

TAKE ACTION TOMORROW: Measure three things: your coffee additions, your cooking oil pour, and one “healthy” snack. Don’t change them; measure once. This 3-minute reality check will reveal why your jeans don’t fit.

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Download my “Portion Control + Tracking Guide” PDF showing exactly what portions look like with real food and a step-by-step guide to start tracking, plus a BONUS of 15 super healthy and easy recipes.

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