Ever feel like your weight started shifting and nothing—no diet, no workout—seemed to help? It’s not just in your head; it could be your hormones.
As we enter perimenopause and menopause, hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start fluctuating. This can lead to stubborn weight gain, especially around the belly.
Why?
Hormonal changes can slow metabolism, alter where your body stores fat, and even impact how you respond to stress.
But here’s the good news, you’re not powerless. Small shifts like strength training, prioritizing protein, and managing stress can make a big difference. And if you’re open to it, a chat with your doctor about HRT is worth exploring too.
Here’s something to think about:
Why are we more accepting about aging symptoms like thickness in the mid-section, muscle loss, and frequent injuries without looking deeper at the root causes? Is it because, “Oh, I’m older now, and well that’s just what happens!”?
We’ll spend time and money injecting our faces to look younger, but what about the underlying health shifts that drive these changes? Aging isn’t just skin-deep—there’s so much more to explore.
The key is to understand the “why” behind the changes and take action that works for your unique body.
How have you tackled weight changes or other shifts during this phase of life? Are you connecting the dots and doing what it takes to stay strong?
