Merit Weight Loss
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07/15/2026
If you could only give one nutrition tip for weight loss, it'd be this: eat more protein. 🥚
Here's why it matters more than you'd think:
✅ It keeps you full longer (bye, hangry-an-hour-after-breakfast)
✅ It helps protect your muscle while you lose fat — which is what keeps your metabolism healthy
✅ Your body actually burns more calories digesting it
And if you're on a GLP-1? Protein matters even more. Lower appetite means every meal has to work harder to hit your number.
Our rule of thumb: at least 80g of protein a day, with 30g before noon if you can swing it. 💚
Read more in our blog here 👇
https://www.meritweightloss.com/blog/why-protein-helps-weight-loss
07/03/2026
Merit will be closed this Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. 🎆
We hope you enjoy the long weekend with the people you love — you've earned it! We'll be back for normal hours on Tuesday, July 7th.
Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth! 💚
Ever feel like your body completely changed after 40?
You're eating the same.
You're trying the same diets.
But suddenly... nothing works anymore.
You're not imagining it.
As women get older, our bodies naturally change:
✨ We lose muscle mass.
✨ Hormones fluctuate.
✨ Sleep gets worse.
✨ Stress goes up.
All of those things affect how your body burns calories, manages hunger, and stores fat.
That's why the strategy that helped you lose weight at 30 often falls flat at 45.
The answer usually isn't to eat less.
It's to work with the body you have today.
💪 One place to start? Aim for at least 80 grams of protein every day. It helps preserve muscle, keeps you fuller longer, and supports a healthier metabolism.
If you've been feeling frustrated because "nothing works anymore," you're not failing. You probably just need a different plan.
Follow us for practical, realistic weight loss tips that actually work for women over 40. ❤️
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