23 Why CICO Stops Working in Perimenopause — The Metabolic Factors Your Calorie Count Ignores
Body by DesignShow Notes
You're training consistently, meticulously tracking your intake, yet the return on your effort isn't what it once was. The old rules of 'calories in, calories out' feel like a broken promise, leaving you questioning your body's response.
For women navigating perimenopause, the metabolic landscape shifts dramatically. Hormonal fluctuations, cortisol levels, insulin sensitivity, and even muscle mass play a far more significant role than a simple calorie count can account for. Relying solely on CICO without understanding these deeper mechanisms is a strategy gap that often leads to frustration, not fat loss.
It's time to stop guessing and start listening to what your body is telling you. There's a critical calibration missing from the conventional CICO framework when applied to women over 40. This isn't about personal failure; it's about an incomplete strategy.
Tune in to understand the essential additions required to make your efforts truly count.
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