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

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

July 14, 2026 ∙ 64 mins
Episode 51

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In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims to unpack why so much fitness and diet advice built on male physiology leaves women confused about why the scale will not move, and why weight loss can feel so much harder for women than for men on the exact same plan. Dr. Sims, author of Roar and Next Level, a former professional cyclist who has taught and coached at Stanford, breaks down why women following the same diet and training program as their male partners often end up tired and stuck rather than leaner and fitter.


The conversation covers the biological reasons women conserve fat in a calorie deficit, how female circadian rhythm differs from male circadian rhythm, and why eating within an hour of waking helps regulate cortisol and appetite hormones like ghrelin and peptide YY. Dr. Sims explains why fasted workouts can backfire for women, why front loading calories earlier in the day supports better metabolic outcomes, and why time restricted eating works with a woman's biology in ways that intermittent fasting often does not.


Guest links:

Dr. Stacy Sims

Dr. Stacy Sims (Facebook)

Dr. Stacy Sims (YouTube)

Dr. Stacy Sims (Instagram)

Stacy T. Sims, PhD (LinkedIn)

Dr. Stacy Sims Newsletter

Dr. Stacy Sims Microlearning Course

Books

“The New Perimenopause,” by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

“The New Menopause"⁠ by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

“Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond,” by Dr. Stacy Sims

“ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life,” by Dr. Stacy Sims


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Podcast

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Episode

51

Date

July 14, 2026

Length

64 mins
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  • 224: DOCs Itchy&Bitchy Answer YOUR Questions – Global Edition!

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  • Find Your Purpose & Live a Meaningful Life Today with the #1 Happiness Expert

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  • My work makes me a better parent! Coping with mum guilt and taking the pressure off

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  • 4 ways to calm midlife allergies

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  • More Than Periods: The Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Menstrual Health | Sally Leech | EP 102

    What is lifestyle medicine — and how can it support your menstrual health? In this Lunch & Learn session, Handpicked’s Deborah Garlick sits down with Handpicked director Sally Leach to open up a wide-ranging conversation about lifestyle medicine and its role in menstrual health — from everyday cycle symptoms through to serious conditions like PMDD, […]

  • How to Build a Better Future: 2 Simple Questions That Uplevel Your Life Immediately

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  • 216 Stacy London + The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy

    🌿 Get The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy — my complete guide to the confusing world of HRT. 5 videos, 5 PDFs, get through it in under 3 hours. It’s currently $47 — price goes up July 15. Use code STACY10 to get $10 off. Today I’m sharing an interview done with me — about […]

  • 214 | Lost Your Weight Loss Motivation? Listen to This First

    You’re not failing… you’re just tired of trying. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things—eating healthy, walking, focusing on your belly fat, trying to lose weight—yet your body seems to be fighting you every step of the way, this episode is for you. Today is a little different. Instead of teaching another strategy, I’m […]

  • What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62)

    This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist. Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group – Flipping50 Insiders Instagram – @Flipping50TV […]

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    Vanishing Vulvas & Menopause: What's Really Happening with Dr. Karen Tang

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  • How daylight affects your weight and metabolism – with Dr Sara Pugh

    Struggling to lose weight despite eating well and exercising? Biochemist Dr Sara Pugh joins Liz to explain why the answer may not just lie in what’s on your plate – but in how much natural daylight you’re getting. They discuss how leptin, the appetite-regulating hormone, follows our circadian rhythm and the link between light exposure, […]

  • The Best Menopause Education Class with Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan | 290

    If you have ever sat in a doctor’s office and been told your labs are normal, your stress is the problem, and maybe you should try an antidepressant — this episode is the class you never got. Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan is a hormone specialist, Amazon bestselling author, and the kind of practitioner who will […]

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    The Fertility Expert: Egg Freezing, Perimenopause & GLP-1s Explained

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  • 82 – The hidden link between epilepsy and hormones

    For women living with epilepsy, times of hormonal changes can all bring unexpected changes in seizure patterns. Yet many are never told that fluctuating hormones could be playing a role. In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by women’s hormone specialist nurse Sian Rees to explore the complex relationship between epilepsy and hormones. Together […]

  • 8 Simple Reminders You Need to Hear Right Now

    Today, you’re getting exactly what you need to take back your power and make life feel a little easier.  In this solo episode, Mel shares 8 simple reminders that will help you feel stronger, calmer, and more confident.  These are the words to come back to when you need courage, perspective, and a reminder of […]

  • #248 From Prediabetes to Full-Blown Diabetes Danielle's Story

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  • Overwhelmed and exhausted? Decompress with this breathwork session from Self Space

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  • Thursday Thoughts – Finding The Joy In Life

    On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how important it is to find the joy in life, rather than being constantly weighed down by all of the ‘shoulds’. The truth is that life is short, and we sometimes forget to enjoy the ride. Instead of taking it all so seriously, let’s remember that […]

  • PMOS Explained: How to Read the Patterns (and What You Have Missed)

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  • 213 | Think all belly fat is the same? Think again.

    If you’ve been frustrated by the changes happening around your middle after 40, this episode may completely change the way you think about your health. The truth is, not all belly fat is created equal. While the fat you can pinch under your skin may bother you, there’s another type—visceral belly fat—that surrounds your organs […]

  • Welcome to Season 6 of EnRitched Menopause

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  • Frozen Shoulder, Cranky Tendons, and the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Tara Findlay, RMT (Episode 281)

    Registered massage therapist and athlete Tara Findlay nearly lost her life to fibroids, was thrown into chemical menopause, developed a “cranky” shoulder that threatened her career, and watched a long-quiet autoimmune condition roar back to life. This week, she shares how hormones, inflammation, and tissue capacity collide in midlife—and how massage, eccentric loading, “movement snacks,” […]

  • Margaret Cho on Menopause, Comedy & Finding Yourself (Replay)

    Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking truth to power. We also dive into one of the most surprising topics of the episode: menopause. Margaret opens up […]

  • Is It ADHD or Perimenopause? | Coach Debbie White on why symptoms surface at midlife

    Is it perimenopause, or ADHD that’s been there all along? Executive function coach Debbie White — diagnosed with ADHD at midlife herself — joins Stacy London to explain why the two look so similar and how to tell them apart. Debbie’s core insight: perimenopause doesn’t cause ADHD, it reveals it. ADHD is a lifelong neurobiological […]

  • Episode 225 – Supplements And Cancer: Are We Missing Out?

    Whether it’s joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, hot flushes or anxiety, it can feel frustrating when symptoms linger long after treatment ends. For many people, supplements seem like a logical place to look for menopause support, but with endless products, conflicting advice and cupboards full of half-used bottles, how do you know what’s […]

  • Why The Fitness Industry Has Failed Women In Midlife — And What Actually Works

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    Endometriosis and Fibroids Don't Stop at Menopause with Dr. Karen Tang

    In this episode of unPAUSED, Dr. Mary Claire Haver sits down with Dr. Karen Tang, a board certified gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and author of It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health But Were Never Told. This is part one of a two part conversation. Together they take […]

  • Ep. 226: Mental Health and Iron, what's the connection with Dr. Fiona Lovely

    In this rerelease of a need-to-know solo episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked yet critical pieces of the women’s health puzzle: the connection between low iron and mental health. Many women navigating perimenopause and menopause are walking around with iron deficiency or other forms of anemia, completely […]

  • Ep 535: Dr. Deb Butler on Health Solutions With Shawn & Janet Needham

    If you’ve spent years trying to lose weight in menopause but still find yourself eating when you’re not physically hungry, this episode is for you. I’ve learned that lasting weight loss isn’t about finding the perfect diet. It’s about rebuilding the connection between your brain and your body. In this conversation with Shawn and Janet […]

  • Becoming More Yourself at Midlife, Not Someone New with Jen O'Brien

    Have you ever stopped and wondered, Who am I now? Midlife has a way of prompting those questions. As our lives, priorities and responsibilities change, many of us begin to realise that the identities we've carried for years no longer feel like the right fit. In this week's episode of Take a Breath, I'm joined […]

  • 81 – The hormone confusion that’s affecting millions of women

    What’s the difference between natural and synthetic hormone treatments, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr Louise Newson is joined by pharmacist and hormone expert Sara Hover, who has spent more than 30 years helping women understand hormone health. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood topics in medicine: why natural, bioidentical […]

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Welcome to unPAUSED, the podcast where bold, unfiltered conversations take place about what it really takes for women to thrive in the second half of life. Every week, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and #1 New York Times best-selling author, tackles the conversations women actually need to hear. Dr. Haver […]

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