Feb 5, 2021
Dealing with menopause belly fat weight gain? So is one reader who asked for a refresher on this very commonly visited question at Flipping50. And here’s what you can do about it.
I am wondering if you have any insights into why postmenopausal women gain weight in the stomach or lower stomach. I understand cortisol plays a big role. -Dixie
In addition to refreshing your memory on the why here on possibly the most common question here at Flipping50, I’ll share the resources I’ve shared the past 7 years. I’ll give you a short list of items in the show notes here to use as a check list. And share resources if those aren’t coming easy to you.
Questions I answer:
Checklist of Support
Belly fat weight gain is not an absolute. Yes, many women do experience it. Treat it as a sign you’re not adjusting your lifestyle habits to meet your needs now, not as a permanent sentence.
Signs of menopause are just whispers that you need to make changes in your lifestyle medicine. You can change, if you change.
Resources:
Natural Menopause Solutions You'll Love
Lab testing Cortisol - 4 sample saliva test
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