“You Want Me to Eat More Carbs?”
The look on my client’s face was priceless. I’d just told her she needed to eat MORE - especially more carbs - to lose body fat. She stared at me like I’d suggested she jump off a cliff…”
You know the pattern. Monday morning motivation: “This time will be different.” Strict meal plan, intense workouts, saying no to everything social that involves food. You lose 10, 15, maybe 20 pounds. You feel victorious.
Then life happens. Stress, exhaustion, or just the mental fatigue of restriction. The pendulum swings hard the other way. “Screw it” eating. The weight comes back - plus some.
With each cycle, it gets harder. The weight comes off slower. Your body holds on tighter.
You start thinking there’s something wrong with YOU.
The truth? There’s nothing wrong with you.
But after years (or decades) of this restrict → binge → burn out cycle…
Your body’s confused.
Your metabolism doesn’t trust you.
Here’s the hard truth: If what you’ve been doing for the last 10, 15, 20 years isn’t working… why keep repeating it?
I know, I know. It’s a hard pill to swallow. Recognizing that you have agency to make a change AND that you might be part of the problem. (Cue Taylor Swift: “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me!”)
But here’s the thing - if you created this pattern, you can also break it. And before you start the shame spiral (been there!), remember: you were doing what you thought was right with the information you had. The diet industry has been selling us restriction and quick fixes for decades. You weren’t failing the diets - the diets were failing YOU.
THE SCIENCE Why Dieting Backfires on Women 35+
When you’re constantly under-eating, your body keeps score.
And because it’s incredibly smart, it adapts to keep you alive by:
Slowing your metabolism
Raising cortisol (especially belly fat)
Suppressing thyroid + reproductive hormones
Lowering energy + muscle retention
Prioritizing fat storage over fat burning
Translation:
Your body isn’t sabotaging you — it’s protecting you.
But survival mode isn’t where we want to live.
THE SOLUTION: From Restriction to Metabolic Flexibility
If your body is scared and hoarding energy, how do you make it feel safe again? We do the OPPOSITE of what diet culture taught us. Instead of eating less and less, we teach your body it’s safe by giving it MORE.
👉 You stop depriving it and start rebuilding trust — with food, with movement, and with recovery.
This is where metabolic flexibility comes in.
What Is Metabolic Flexibility (Really)?
It’s not about cutting carbs or staying in “fat burn mode” all day.
In fact, a high-fat, low-carb diet can actually reduce metabolic flexibility.
Metabolic flexibility = your body’s ability to switch between using carbs and fat for fuel based on what you need:
Fasted → Fed
Rest → Exercise
Calm → Stress
When your metabolism is flexible, it adjusts with ease.
You feel energized, stable, and strong — no more crashes, cravings, or chaos.
When it’s inflexible, your system gets jammed:
⚠️ Glucose and triglycerides build up
⚠️ Insulin spikes
⚠️ Fat loss stalls
⚠️ Energy crashes become the norm
And women with a family history of Type 2 diabetes or metabolic dysfunction may experience this even without major symptoms.
The Anti-Restriction Approach (That Actually Works)
I know, I know. You’re terrified. So here’s the deal I make with every client:
What’s the WORST possible outcome? You gain a few pounds? Your energy stays low?
Give me two solid weeks. If your worst fears come true, we stop and pivot.
Plot twist?
In all my years of coaching, I’ve never had to pivot. Because here’s what actually happens…
💬 “It’s truly shocking that I ate 30g more carbs almost daily and weight went down 😆”
💬 “Energy is insane. No more 3PM crash. I’m lifting heavier, too!”
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First Comes Energy. Then Everything Else.
When you give your body the fuel it needs:
✓ Energy returns
✓ Mood stabilizes
✓ Sleep improves
✓ Workouts feel better
✓The scale starts to move — without the drama
This is how we build a body that wants to burn fat.
One that’s not stuck in fear.
One that’s strong, smart, and flexible.
Ready to stop fighting your metabolism and start working WITH it?
Your step-by-step guide to:
✔️ Ditching restriction
✔️ Rebuilding energy
✔️ Getting off the blood sugar rollercoaster
✔️ Increasing fat-burning without cutting carbs
Plus — the exact science-backed habits I use with clients to improve metabolic health and lose fat in midlife without punishment.
Want More Support?
I work 1:1 with women 35+ who are done with dieting and ready to finally feel strong, confident, and energized again.
✨ Book a free discovery call
✨ Or DM me “MET FLEX” on Instagram and let’s talk.
BUILD POWER, NOT PUNISHMENT
For women who refuse to believe that midlife means settling for less.
