The Top 3 Mistakes Women Make that Sabotage their Metabolism

If you’ve been working hard to eat “healthy” and move your body—but still feel stuck—you are not alone.

I work with women every day who are doing all the things: cutting calories, running on treadmills, trying the latest HIIT workouts, squeezing in exercise between kids, a career, and a full life.

But the truth is: after age 30, your body changes. Hormones shift, muscle mass naturally starts to decline, and the old “eat less, move more” mantra often stops working. That’s why it’s not about trying harder—it’s about being smarter.

That’s what this 3-part blog series is all about: helping you sidestep the biggest traps that stall progress—and giving you real, sustainable strategies that work with your schedule and your body.

Here’s what’s inside:

  1. Mistake #1: Skipping Meals Won’t Fix Your Metabolism
    Why “saving calories” often backfires—and why consistent fuel throughout the day transforms your energy, hormones, and results.

  2. Mistake #2: Random Workouts Won’t Get You Results
    Jumping from one workout to another burns time, not progress. Here’s why strategic strength training is your secret weapon—and how to build it into your life.

  3. Mistake #3: Ignoring Burnout Is Keeping You Stuck (link coming soon)
    The science of recovery, stress hormones, and why pushing past your limits often stalls fat loss instead of speeding it up.

This series isn’t about perfection or overhaul. It’s about small, intentional steps—grounded in your real life—that build momentum. If you’re done spinning your wheels and ready for change that lasts, you’re in the right place.

If you’re nodding your head and thinking “this is me”—this is exactly what I help women with in my coaching. Together, we create a strategy that works for your body and your busy life. You don’t have to do this alone.

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Optimize Your MetabolismKat ZajacComment