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    Health & Fitness

    The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

    Our mission is to teach women about how their bodies change during the perimenopausal period (and onwards) so they can finally reach their health and fitness goals, live a life full of vitality and feel in CONTROL and at home in their bodies again!

    There is no excessive restrictions, no taking out your favorite foods, no doing crazy high intensity exercise or cutting out carbs!

    We cover hormones, exercise, nutrition and answer all of your questions!

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    Copyright: © Stephanie Crassweller

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    The #1 Sign Your Hormones Aren’t Working — Even If You Get a Period | MMP Ep. 271 Feb 05, 2026
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    Most women were taught one simple idea:
    “If you’re getting a period, your hormones must be working.”

    But what if that’s not actually true?

    What if you can bleed every single month…
    have a “normal” cycle on paper…
    and STILL not be ovulating?

    Today’s episode is going to change the way you understand your cycle forever — because bleeding and ovulating are NOT the same thing.

    And the difference between the two is the difference between a body that feels balanced… and a body that feels inflamed, exhausted, moody, and stuck.

    This is one of the biggest reasons women feel like their body is “changing” or “fighting them” — especially in their late 30s, 40s, and perimenopause.

    But the truth is: your body isn’t breaking.
    You’re just not ovulating consistently.

    So let’s break down what’s really happening.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro: Why Hormone Symptoms Show Up Even When You Still Get a Period
    (02:03) Bleeding vs Ovulation: The Difference That Changes Everything
    (06:49) Anovulatory Cycles & Why Progesterone Drops After 40
    (09:24) Key Signs You’re Not Ovulating (Even With a Regular Cycle)
    (11:25) Why Ovulation Matters for Mood, Sleep, Fat Loss & Metabolism
    (15:33) How Stress, Undereating & Blood Sugar Shut Down Ovulation
    (26:25) How to Support Ovulation Naturally (Training, Nutrition & Recovery)
    (34:13) Final Takeaway: Ovulation Is a Vital Sign, Not Just Fertility

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    ‣ Our Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    Listen on Apple or Spotify:
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    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    How to Adjust Your Nutrition & Training When You’re Sick (Without Losing Progress) | MMP Ep. 270 Feb 02, 2026
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    Challenge starts Feb 9th!https://coach.everfit.io/package/RU771883

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    If you’ve ever gotten sick and immediately panicked about losing progress — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

    Today we’re breaking down how to support your metabolism, immune system, and recovery when you’re under the weather… without cutting calories, pushing through workouts, or doing anything that backfires on women over 40.

    You’ll learn:
    👉 why the scale jumps 2–7 lbs when you’re sick (and why it’s not fat)
    👉 how illness affects cortisol, recovery, digestion, and fat loss
    👉 what to eat when your appetite is low
    👉 how to adjust your training without losing muscle
    👉 the exact foods, drinks, and minerals that speed up healing
    👉 what to avoid so you don’t prolong symptoms

    This episode will help you let go of the guilt, fear, and “I’m falling behind” spiral — and show you how to come back stronger by taking care of your body the right way.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Getting Sick Triggers Fat-Loss Panic After 40
    (01:08) The Fear: “Am I Going to Lose All My Progress?”
    (02:09) What Being Sick Does to Your Body (Inflammation & Cortisol)
    (03:51) Why Cutting Calories When Sick Backfires
    (05:36) Why the Scale Goes Up (and Why It’s Not Fat)
    (08:35) Common Myths About Fat Loss & Illness
    (10:33) Should You Work Out When You’re Sick? (Green/Yellow/Red Light Guide)
    (12:38) Why Your Body Needs MORE Fuel to Recover
    (13:27) Easy-to-Digest Carbs That Speed Healing
    (15:13) Protein, Smoothies & Protecting Muscle Mass
    (16:50) Warm Meals, Electrolytes & Hydration for Recovery
    (19:46) What to Avoid Temporarily While You’re Sick
    (21:17) Final Takeaway: Rest Is Not Regression — It’s the Strategy

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
    ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie

    Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450

    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    Why You Always Feel Rushed and Behind (And How to Finally Find Peace) | MMP Ep. 269 Jan 29, 2026
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    Do you wake up already feeling behind—like no matter how hard you try, you can’t catch up?

    If you’re juggling everything, holding it all together on the outside, yet feeling rushed, reactive, and quietly exhausted on the inside… this episode is for you.

    Most women don’t lose momentum because they aren’t trying hard enough. They lose it because they’re living in constant urgency—responding to everything, bracing for impact, and never feeling grounded enough to breathe.

    In this episode, we talk about the missing piece no one explains: peace.
    Not as a personality trait. Not as something that magically appears when life calms down—but as something you can intentionally put on, even in the middle of chaos.

    This conversation offers a new lens for the overwhelmed, high-functioning woman who feels like she’s always rushing, always failing, and never quite at rest.

    If life feels like a constant emergency and you’re tired of pushing just to stay afloat, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening—and offer a glimmer of hope you can carry with you today.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Fat Loss & Health Feel Harder Than Ever
    (00:52) Always Feeling Behind, Rushed & Exhausted in Midlife
    (02:43) The Lie We Believe: “Peace Comes After Things Settle Down”
    (04:09) How Urgency Creates Chaos (Not Progress)
    (07:10) Why You’re Not Inconsistent — You’re Emotionally Reactive
    (09:23) Peace as Traction: Why Stability Comes Before Results
    (12:20) Peace Prepares You for Progress (Not the Other Way Around)
    (15:23) Practical Ways to Resist Urgency & Create Daily Peace
    (18:35) Slowing Down, Recovery & Letting Go of Hustle Culture
    (21:59) Final Takeaway: Peace Is a Practice You Choose Daily

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
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    Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:
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    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450

    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    How Much Should Women Over 40 Exercise to Lose Fat? | MMP Ep. 268 Jan 26, 2026
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    Are your results slowing down — or even moving backward — the harder you try?

    In this episode, we’re breaking down the real reason women over 40 can put in more effort and yet see fewer changes.It’s definitely not because you’re not trying hard enough.

    If you’re training consistently but your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode will help you understand why — and what it means for your approach moving forward.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Your Old Workout Approach Stops Working After 40
    (00:52) The Real Question: How Much Do You Actually Need to Work Out?
    (02:32) Why Fitness Classes Feel Hard… but Give “Meh” Results
    (03:49) Low Estrogen, Inflammation & Why Muscle Gets Harder to Build
    (04:52) The “Stress Bucket”: Why Your Body Can’t Recover Like It Used To
    (10:31) The Sweet Spot: 2–4 Workouts Per Week (What That Looks Like)
    (18:49) Sets, Reps & Progressive Overload (Why You’re Not Seeing Change)
    (26:01) Signs You’re Overtraining (Puffiness, Cravings, Worse Sleep)
    (30:08) When Exercise Becomes Control (and Why Rest Feels So Hard)
    (37:16) Simple Training Blueprint + Final Takeaway

    CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
    ‣ DUTCH hormone testing: https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537
    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
    ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie

    Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450

    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    4 Simple Steps to Reduce Hormonal Belly Bloat in Perimenopause | MMP Ep. 267 Jan 22, 2026
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    Hormonal belly bloat is incredibly common in perimenopause because the systems that control fluid balance, digestion, inflammation, and stress response are shifting.

    And when those systems are off — even slightly — your body holds on:
    Water.
    Waste.
    Inflammation.

    Which shows up as that tight, puffy, uncomfortable belly that makes you feel like nothing fits… even when you’re eating “clean.”

    Today I’m sharing 4 simple, practical steps that reduce hormonal belly bloat — without extreme restriction, detox teas, or punishing yourself.

    These are the same strategies I use with clients all the time, and they work because they support how your body actually functions in perimenopause.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Hormonal Belly Bloat Shows Up in Perimenopause
    (01:10) What’s Really Causing Belly Bloat (Fluid, Inflammation & Stress)
    (02:01) Step 1: Electrolyte Balance (Sodium vs Potassium)
    (05:25) Step 2: Hydration & Why Drinking More Water Reduces Bloat
    (06:49) Step 3: Natural Diuretic Foods That Reduce Puffiness
    (10:38) Step 4: Stress, Cortisol & Why Bloating Gets Worse Over the Day
    (16:56) Why Pushing Harder Makes Bloating Worse
    (18:52) Final Takeaway: Change the Signals, Change the Response

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
    ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie

    Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e
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    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    How Many Calories Do You Really Need To Lose Weight? | MMP Ep. 266 Jan 19, 2026
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    FREE SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

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    ‣ Calorie Calculation Call:
    https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-calorie-calculation-consultation-call-zoom

    If eating less actually worked, your body would already be responding.

    Calories are not just numbers. They’re signals. And your hormones, stress load, inflammation, and metabolic history decide whether those signals are used for energy… or stored as fat.

    You’ll learn:
    👉 The early signs your calories are off (even if you’re “eating enough”)
    👉 Why traditional calorie calculators break down after 40
    👉 How hormones, stress, digestion, and inflammation change what your body can do with food
    👉 Why eating less often makes fat loss harder—not easier
    👉 What actually matters when determining the right calories for your body now

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Calorie Math Stops Working After 40
    (01:39) Signs Your Calories Are Wrong (Even If You’re “Eating Enough”)
    (03:31) Why Online Calorie Calculators Fail Women in Midlife
    (06:57) Metabolic History: How Dieting Lowers Calorie Burn
    (11:07) Hormones, Stress & Why Your Body Stores Calories
    (14:56) Digestion, Inflammation & Blocking Fat Burning
    (16:55) Muscle Mass, Training & Calorie Utilization
    (17:58) Protein, Carbs & Fat: Why Calories Are Signals
    (23:12) Final Takeaway: You Don’t Need a Better Calculator
    (24:34) How to Actually Find Your Real Fat-Loss Calories

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
    ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie

    Listen the Podcast on Apple or Spotify:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7erYECmZG7JHyzFePoaybe?si=ad89a3c7d408496e
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450

    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    Best way to get back on track after “bad” holiday eating | MMP Ep. 265 Jan 15, 2026
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    You didn’t wake up planning to panic about your body today.
    But here you are.

    Your stomach feels heavy before you’ve even eaten.
    Your face looks puffier than you remember.
    Your clothes feel tighter than they did a few weeks ago.

    And suddenly your brain is loud:
    I need to fix this. I need control back. I can’t let this spiral.

    So the rules start forming:
    👉 Eat less
    👉 Skip meals
    👉 Work out harder
    👉 “Undo” the holidays

    And underneath all of it is the same fear so many women quietly carry:
    What if I just ruined my progress?

    This episode is for the woman sitting in that moment.

    The one who didn’t “fall off,” didn’t binge uncontrollably, didn’t suddenly forget discipline — but still feels uncomfortable, frustrated, and on edge in her own body after the holidays.

    It’s about understanding what your body is responding to — and why your gut instinct to “do more” may be the very thing keeping you stuck.

    If you’ve ever thought:
    👉 I need to get back on track immediately
    👉 I can’t afford to let this go on
    👉 Why does my body react like this now?

    You’re not alone.
    And you’re not imagining it.

    Listen before you decide what to do next.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Old Fat Loss Strategies Stop Working in Midlife
    (01:08) Post-Holiday Panic: “I Feel Heavy, Puffy, and Out of Control”
    (03:01) Why Pushing Harder Backfires After 40
    (04:01) What Actually Changed Over the Holidays (Carbs, Sodium, Alcohol, Sleep)
    (07:02) Why Treating Water Retention Like Fat Gain Makes Things Worse
    (09:05) The #1 Mistake Women Make After the Holidays
    (09:45) What to Do Instead: Eating Regularly to Calm Stress Hormones
    (11:07) Stop Chasing Sweat: Training That Reduces Inflammation
    (12:22) Hydration, Potassium & Releasing Water Weight
    (14:22) Urgency Is the Real Fat Loss Saboteur
    (15:56) Final Takeaway: The Holidays Aren’t the Problem — The Reaction Is

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    Hitting Your Steps… But Not Losing Weight? | MMP Ep. 264 Jan 12, 2026
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    FREE SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

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    In today’s episode, we break down why steps stop working for fat loss and how walking can become a powerful tool again when it’s used strategically.

    You’ll learn the simple adjustments that help restart fat loss without adding more workouts, more cardio, or more stress on your body.

    We cover 10 step-based strategies that help reduce metabolic resistance, improve blood sugar control, and send the right signal to your body—especially if you’re over 40 or in perimenopause.

    If you’re tired of doing everything “right” and getting nowhere, this episode is for you.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Using Walking to Break Fat Loss Plateaus
    (01:59) Why Plateaus Happen More After 40 (Stress Sensitivity & Adaptation)
    (03:41) Why Walking Works (Without Spiking Cortisol)
    (04:26) Mistake #1: Starting Too High (Leave Room to Increase Steps)
    (06:29) Key Strategy: Vary Walking Intensity to Avoid Adaptation
    (10:09) 5-Minute Post-Meal Walks for Blood Sugar & Fat Storage
    (12:09) Advanced Options: Weighted Vests + Terrain Changes
    (14:15) Recovery Walks + Short Workouts (Busy-Friendly Fat Loss)
    (16:13) Final Takeaway: Plateaus Don’t Need More Effort—They Need Better Signals

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
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    Listen on:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    Why Is My Calorie Deficit Not Working Anymore? | MMP Ep. 263 Jan 08, 2026
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    If your fat loss stalled after 40—especially if you’ve been eating less, tracking more, and trying harder than ever—this episode is for you.

    We’re talking about the moment so many women quietly hit:
    The scale stops moving.
    Your body feels heavier, inflamed, resistant.
    And the strategies that used to work… don’t anymore.

    In this episode, we unpack why stalls and plateaus are so common in perimenopause, why cutting more calories often backfires, and why blaming yourself only makes things worse.

    This is not about willpower.
    It’s not about motivation.
    And it’s definitely not about “trying harder.”

    It’s about understanding what your body is responding to—and why this phase of life requires a different approach.

    If you’ve ever thought, “No one ever explained this to me,” this conversation will land.

    Press play if you’re ready for clarity, relief, and a path forward that finally makes sense.

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn’t Working Anymore
    (02:47) It’s Not Willpower — It’s Metabolic Adaptation
    (04:28) Why Constant Dieting Pushes You Into Fat Storage
    (07:19) How Metabolism Slows & Maintenance Calories Drop
    (10:57) Hormones, Stress & Why Fat Loss Gets Harder After 40
    (14:23) What Periodized Nutrition Actually Means
    (16:23) Phase 1: Fixing Your Metabolism Before Fat Loss
    (18:40) Phase 2: Strategic Fat Loss Without Crashing Metabolism
    (21:30) How to Maintain Results Without Yo-Yo Dieting
    (22:54) Final Takeaway: You Don’t Need More Discipline — You Need a New Strategy

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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


    How To Manipulate Hormones To Burn Fat Over 40 | MMP Ep. 262 Jan 05, 2026
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    FREE SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

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    Fat loss over 40 doesn’t require more restriction.
    It requires understanding how to influence the signals your body responds to.

    In this episode, we’re breaking down why hormones play such a powerful role in fat loss after 40—and why waiting for them to “balance themselves” keeps most women stuck.

    You’ll learn why your body is constantly receiving instructions to either burn fat or store it, and how those instructions can be intentionally changed. If you’ve felt like your metabolism is running the show—or that fat loss is no longer in your control—this conversation will reframe what’s actually possible.

    🎧 Press play if you’re ready to stop reacting to your hormones and start directing them.

    GROUP COACHING: 6 Week Inflammation + Detox and Fat Loss Accelerator
    https://www.vitalityoet.com/6weekfatloss

    TIMESTAMPS:
    (00:00) Intro – Why Fat Loss Stops Working in Perimenopause
    (02:03) Why Calories Alone Don’t Work After 40
    (04:01) Cortisol: The Master Hormone Controlling Fat Storage
    (16:01) Insulin, Blood Sugar & Why Carbs Aren’t the Problem
    (19:48) Thyroid, Energy & Burning Calories Efficiently
    (24:35) Progesterone, Estrogen & Hormone Balance for Fat Loss
    (30:23) The Correct Order to Fix Hormones & Lose Fat
    (32:09) Final Takeaway & Next Steps

    CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:

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    ‣ BRAND NEW workout subscription:
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    ‣ Join our community: Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss
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    ‣ Apply for coaching with us:
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    ‣ Website: https://www.vitalityoet.com/
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    ‣ Menopause supplements (code VITALITY10): https://shop.nutritiondynamic.com/collections/all
    ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie

    Listen on:
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    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-metabolism-and-menopause-podcast/id1683220450

    All other links:
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    Email: stephanie@vitalityoet.com

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    © 2026 Stephanie Crassweller & VitalityOET


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