{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fherrise.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fthe-challenges-of-weight-loss-after-40-Nz9f8k7n","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The challenges of weight loss after 40","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dccf969f-04e7-4886-b362-6e667515f195/4eb8175e-f9e5-4f7b-b821-bded860541fb/1.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/82ae443e-a026-45ce-ae25-0fd53732c40d\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"The challenges of weight loss after 40\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"This episode would discuss the unique challenges that women face when trying to lose weight after 40, such as hormonal changes, metabolism slowdown, and increased muscle loss.\n\nThese changes include:\nChanges in hormone levels: As women approach menopause, their estrogen and progesterone levels decline. As a result, weight gain can occur, especially around the abdomen.\nAge-related metabolism slowdown: As we age, our metabolism slows down. Consequently, we burn fewer calories at rest, making weight loss more difficult.\nAge also leads to a loss of muscle mass. As muscle burns more calories than fat, it can also contribute to weight gain.\n\n\nListen as I break these down and share some ways that you can overcome them.\n"}