We welcome menopause expert Stephanie Crassweller, founder of Vitality OET. Stephanie shares her extensive knowledge on managing weight loss, maintaining muscle mass, and the importance of carbs during perimenopause and menopause. Discover how to combat common challenges like chronic dieting, hormone imbalance, and stress. Tune in for practical tips on improving metabolism, building a sustainable diet, and enhancing overall women's health. Don't miss this deep dive into menopause, hormone health, and effective nutrition strategies!Connect with Stephanie:Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Web Take Menopause Metabolic Quiz***Tune in to learn:03:10 Understanding Hormones and Metabolism05:53 Building Muscle Mass and Prioritizing Protein and Carbs08:50 The Negative Consequences of Aggressive Weight Loss11:52 Managing Stress and Prioritizing Self-Care31:12 Why Low-Carb is Not Ideal for Menopause32:11 The Benefits of Carbohydrates for Energy and Hormone Balance34:20 The Negative Effects of Low-Carb Diets on Thyroid Health37:45 The Importance of Including Carbs in Meals for Sustained Energy39:03 Feeding the Body Properly and Maintaining Progress41:24 Building Awareness and Learning to Maintain Results43:48 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Fat Loss48:28 The Trade-Offs and Expectations of Fat Loss51:21 Loving Yourself Throughout the Journey***✅ Register for the 'Unlock the Secrets of Your Blood Work' Webinar on July 10thDiscover the difference between normal and optimal ranges.Understand root-cause issues behind your symptoms.Get actionable steps to improve your health.***Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! Share this episode with friends who need to hear this important message.***Have a question you want us to answer live? ASK HERELooking for high quality, therapeutic grade supplements? If so, join our practitioner portal, Fullscript, and purchase quality supplements 15% off!Our favorite nontoxic skincare is FRE Skincare. Their breakthrough dual action formula that fights breakouts and the signs of aging with high impact natural ingredients. Use code LIZROMAN at checkout!Get a FREE Sample pack of LMNT! LMNT is a electrolyte drink mix that is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and is perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or paleo diet AND it is soo tasty - great for flavoring water and helping you drink more!***CONNECT?️ Liz on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok? Becca on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok? Join FITMOM™️society (our private community)▶️ Watch the podcast on YouTube? Subscribe to the newsletter***SAY THANKS? Leav