About this episode

Tamsen Fadal discusses effective habits for managing menopause-related belly fat and weight gain.

If you've been struggling with menopause belly fat or perimenopause weight gain, despite eating well and exercising, you're not alone. Hormone changes affect your metabolism, muscle mass, stress hormones, and even your gut health, making it much harder to lose weight the way you used to. The good news is there are science-backed ways to work with your body instead of against it. This episode is part of Tamsen's series breaking down the biggest topics from her New York Times bestselling book, How to Menopause, one conversation at a time. This week, it's belly fat. Tamsen shares what finally worked after interviewing leading experts in menopause, nutrition, endocrinology, and longevity, and why the answer isn't eating less or doing more cardio. Inside the episode: - Why estrogen changes where your body stores fat - The protein and fiber goals that support muscle and metabolism - Why strength training beats more cardio in midlife - How cortisol, sleep, and chronic stress keep belly fat hanging around - The connection between gut health, inflammation, and weight gain - Why drinking less alcohol made such a noticeable difference - The five habits that helped Tamsen feel stronger…

People in this episode

Host: Tamsen Fadal

Topics covered

• menopause
• belly fat
• weight loss
• hormone changes
• health habits
• nutrition

Keywords

• menopause
• belly fat
• weight gain
• hormones
• nutrition
• strength training
• gut health
• stress
• exercise

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Menopause

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