017. Perimenopause Weight Gain: The Basics and How to Reverse It as a Busy Mom With Hormones Changing

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What happened to my body?”Your jeans don’t fit the way they used to. Your energy is in the gutter. And no matter how “healthy” you try to be, nothing seems to work like it did before. You’re not crazy. You’re not weak. And you’re definitely not broken. This isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s perimenopause. In this episode, I’m unpacking what really happens to your body during perimenopause; how shifting hormones change everything from how you store fat to how your energy works, and how to stop fighting your body and start working with it. This isn’t a lecture or a quick fix. This is a real conversation about:✨ Why weight gain happens during perimenopause (without shame)✨ The role of estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and sleep in what’s going on✨ Why your old strategies aren’t working anymore; and what actually does✨ Four foundational shifts to help your body feel safe again and naturally let go of extra weight✨ How to stop punishing your body and start partnering with her You don’t need to starve yourself or overtrain. You don’t need to feel guilty. You just need a new playbook, one that honors this season of your life and supports your energy, your hormones, and your confidence. 🎧 Keep listening to Midlife Mom Reset wherever you get your podcasts.💛 Come join the Midlife Mom Reset Facebook Group: just search it on Facebook. It’s a safe space where we have the real conversations no one else is having. If this episode spoke to your heart, share it with a friend and leave a review. It helps more women find the reset they’ve been craving.

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