Why Women Gain Weight on the Same Diet as Men: Fueling, Fasting, and Biology with Dr. Stacy Sims

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The video is part 1 of an insightful podcast episode between OB-GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver and exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims. The content focuses on decoding why popular weight loss, training, and dieting methods (such as intermittent fasting or calorie counting) often yield results for men but leave women exhausted, losing muscle, and accumulating fat. The experts delve into the biological differences between the two sexes and the impact of circadian rhythms on women (especially during perimenopause and menopause), while also providing guidance on proper fuel timing and strength training (heavy lifting, HIIT) to protect bone, muscle, and brain health