8 Systems That Decide Whether Food Becomes Energy or Fat - Why Your Body Stores Instead of Burns

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The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

Stephanie Crassweller

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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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8 Systems That Decide Whether Food Becomes Energy or Fat - Why Your Body Stores Instead of Burns | MMP Ep. 248

The Metabolism and Menopause Podcast

42 minutes 34 seconds

1 week ago

8 Systems That Decide Whether Food Becomes Energy or Fat - Why Your Body Stores Instead of Burns | MMP Ep. 248

‣ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULATION and CALORIE CALCULATION call:- how much & what to eat🍴🌮- exercise & lifestyle recommendations🚶‍♀️🏋🏽‍♀️- specific resources to support you on your journey📕https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‣ Take The Fat Loss Fix Quiz: https://1ck2gu1qfir.typeform.com/menometabolismCalories in, calories out stopped working for you?That’s because you’re forgetting one critical piece…💥 What is your body actually doing with the calories you eat?

Are they being used as energy — or stored as fat?

The truth is, your body isn’t a simple math equation. It’s a metabolic system made up of 8 key players that decide what happens to every bite you eat.

In this episode, I break down:

- The 8 systems that determine whether your body burns or stores calories — mitochondria, thyroid, liver, adrenals, pancreas, gut, muscles, and hormones.

- Why under-eating, overtraining, and stress can shut down your metabolism even when you’re “doing everything right.”

- The real reason your body doesn’t feel safe enough to burn fat.

- What to do to turn your metabolism back on — no more guesswork, no more punishment.

Your body isn’t broken — it’s just responding to how it’s being treated.

When you support these 8 systems, your body stops storing and starts trusting you again.

✨ You were designed to burn, build, and thrive. Let’s help your body remember that.

For more information:

Mitochondria https://youtu.be/53znRT5lNq0

Thyroid https://youtu.be/uGZuyWrUuMY

Liver detox https://youtu.be/b7Vt3Anj_Wk

Cortisol https://youtu.be/3b1hmZQsSEk

Insulin https://youtu.be/Wu2wPrkDP-0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) – Intro: Why Your Body Stores Food as Fat Instead of Fuel

(01:30) – The Role of Mitochondria: Your Body’s Power Plants

(07:30) – The Thyroid: Your Metabolic Thermostat(13:30) – The Liver: Your Body’s Detox & Energy Command Center

(18:15) – Stress & The Adrenals: How Cortisol Stops Fat Burning

(25:14) – Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance Explained

(29:30) – Gut Health, Muscle Mass & Metabolic Flexibility

(35:00) – Hormones: The Conductors of Your Metabolic Symphony

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