110. The Truth About Hormones, Gut Health & Midlife Weight Gain | Dr. Andrea Colon

Are you eating healthy, exercising, hitting your protein goals and still gaining weight after 40?The answer may not be your diet. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Colon explains why hormones, gut health, sleep, and stress all work together to influence metabolism, energy, inflammation, and weight loss.Learn why looking beyond estrogen is essential for lasting results and discover practical strategies to optimize your hormones naturally during perimenopause and menopause.If you've been frustrated because you're doing "everything right" but still don't feel like yourself, this episode is for you.You'll learn:Why women gain weight during perimenopause and menopauseWhy HRT alone isn't always enoughThe role of pregnenolone and DHEA in women's healthHow gut health affects metabolism and fat lossWhy constipation may be slowing your weight lossHow poor sleep impacts hormones and energyWhy strength training is essential for bone healthThe importance of Vitamin D during midlifeHow stress influences hormones and metabolismWebsite: https://www.drandreacolon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreanmd/This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Andrea Colon and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician.All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Andrea Colon nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counterShop Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store (25% OFF)https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsFollow Functional Moms Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/#Menopause #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #WeightLossAfter40 #HormoneBalance #GutHealth #HRT #Metabolism #WomensHealth #HealthyAging #MidlifeWellness #Inflammation #VitaminD #FunctionalMedicine #Functionalmomspodcast