Are You There, Midlife? | Perimenopause, Weight Loss, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Imbalance, Balance Hormones Naturally
20 | Menopause, Insomnia, and Weight Gain: Is Low Estrogen in Midlife to Blame?
18 Jun 2024
Hey friend, Today, I’m concluding my “6 Weeks To Summer” podcast series where I unpack the 7 most common hormonal imbalances in perimenopause and menopause and how they contribute to hormonal weight gain. Are you OVER trying to do “all the things” to lose weight while the scale keeps going up and up...and up? Do you REFUSE to shop for bigger clothes and just want to fit back into your favorite LBD? Are you tired of feeling a lack of energy and tired ALL the time?... while missing out on enjoying quality time with your family and just living life? In today’s episode, we are going to unpack Low Estrogen–the #1 hormonal imbalance affecting women in menopause and postmenopause. Specifically, we’re going to discuss: What are the causes of low estrogen and how does menopause change where estrogen is produced? What are low estrogen symptoms? How does low estrogen cause menopause weight gain? What is the connection between low estrogen and belly fat? HRT therapy for low estrogen: Benefits vs risks Plus, I'll share some tips on how to increase estrogen naturally including metabolism boosting foods, Vitamin D3 benefits, and the best exercises to increase estrogen…just in time for summer! If you’re experiencing stubborn weight gain, problems sleeping, fatigue, and belly fat–especially in your stomach (hello, Menopause belly), then this episode is for you! — Next Steps: EP 18 | Belly Fat, Insulin Resistance, and Hormonal Weight Gain: Do You Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? https://pod.fo/e/246681 EP 17 | The Hidden Cause of Hormonal Weight Gain in Women Over 40: Adrenal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/243891 EP 15 | Hypothyroidism And Weight Gain: 3 Healthy Hacks To Help Shed Those Extra Pounds https://pod.fo/e/240c5f EP 14 | Is Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Hormonal Weight Gain? 3 Quick Tips To Move The Scale https://pod.fo/e/23e32f EP 3 | What Are The Pros & Cons of Hormone Pellets? https://pod.fo/e/22ae30 Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment Become A Podcast Insider: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall Record a Question to be Answered on the Podcast: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife Email Me: [email protected] *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
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