Episode 15: The #1 hormone driving weight gain in our 40's and 50's

Once you hit your 40s and 50s, your body is undergoing the biggest change since puberty which can leave you feeling exhausted, waking up in the night, cranky and reaching for sugar, chocolate, wine and cheese just to keep you going through a busy day. And how your body burns fat (or not…) has completely changed. To say the least, once you hit your 40's and 50s, regaining your energy and shifting that belly fat requires you to work WITH your hormones. As your estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate wildly from your early 40s and and naturally produce less around 50, your body becomes more sensitive to signal a key fat storage hormone  - namely insulin.  Naturally declining levels of estrogen puts you at risk of weight gain and having insulin resistance worsens the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause - but the news isn't all bad!   In this episode I cover:  The signs of insulin resistance and what to be tested for Why conventional recommendation of "lose weight" isn't helpful How to overcome cravings Diet and lifestyle considerations  Links and resources: Video - The hormone that's blocking your weight loss...and how to change it! - https://www.facebook.com/571998279/videos/1368312160315105/ Join our free Hormone Hub Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewellbalancedwoman For more about me and what I do, check out my website - https://kyliepinwill.com Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a thing!  And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!