If weight loss were simply about willpower, far more people would “just stick to it.” But after years of working with women navigating stress, perimenopause, burnout, autoimmune issues, and metabolic changes, I can tell you this:
Weight regulation ability is not a character trait.
It’s a biological process.
And biology is deeply influenced by hormones and the nervous system.
If you’re in your 40s and wondering why your motivation, mood, and stress tolerance seem to have changed, you’re not alone. Perimenopause, the years or even decade, leading up to menopause is a period of powerful hormonal transitions that don’t just affect your reproductive system. They influence your brain chemistry, energy, and emotional regulation.
Read MoreI love listening to podcasts. I listen when I walk the dog, fold laundry, and cook in the kitchen. When I heard this podcast with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, I stopped what I was doing to focus on every word. Dr. Haver stated that most, if not all, of the symptoms I hear about regularly (e.g., memory issues, irritability, weight gain, headaches, anxiety, fatigue, etc.) could be tied to the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause beginning as early as the mid-30s. Yes, you read that correctly…mid 30s!
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