What if the nutrition advice you’ve followed for decades—like low-fat foods, “toning” workouts, or calorie restriction—was actually sabotaging your metabolism and hormones? In this episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Liz Plosser, former editor-in-chief of Women’s Health magazine, to uncover the truth about high protein diets, strength training, and the power of creatine for women, especially in perimenopause.

Liz shares her behind-the-scenes insights from the magazine world and how she went from promoting outdated weight loss myths to embracing evidence-based practices like creatine supplements and high protein diets to support midlife metabolism and strength. If you’ve been struggling with body composition changes, low energy, or stubborn weight gain, this episode gives you the real tools to take back control. This Episode is Brought to you By: 

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🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Dr. Brighten’s Perimenopause Weight Loss Plan (FREE): https://drbrighten.com/plan

• Liz Plosser’s Substack: Best Case Scenario https://lizplosser.substack.com/

• Liz’s book: Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. to Unlock Your Potential https://amzn.to/3UmltFb

• How to Lose weight in Perimenopause: https://drbrighten.com/how-to-lose-weight-during-perimenopause/

• How to Lose Weight in Menopause: https://drbrighten.com/menopause-weight-loss/

• Inositol for Weight Loss: https://drbrighten.com/inositol-for-weight-loss/ 

• How Hormone Imbalance Can Make Weight Loss Difficult: https://drbrighten.com/hormonal-imbalance-and-weight-loss/  

• How to Eat 30 grams oF Protein for Breakfast: https://drbrighten.com/breakfast-with-30-grams-of-protein/ 

• How Much Protein Should Women Have: https://drbrighten.com/how-much-protein-should-women-have/  

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