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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 42 MIN

The Hidden Hormone That Made Her Gain 20 Pounds (Even While Working Out Daily)

from The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen · host Esther Blum

What happens when you’re doing everything right—eating clean, working out daily, tracking your food—and the scale keeps going up?In this powerful episode of Midlife Re-Alignment, Esther sits down with former client Jenny Murphy to unpack her unbelievable midlife transformation—and the real reasons behind stubborn weight gain in perimenopause and menopause.Jenny shares how she gained 20 pounds seemingly overnight, struggled with brain fog, poor sleep, and anxiety, and was told by doctors that “this is just what happens.” But what she discovered next changed everything.Inside this episode, we break down:The real cause of menopause weight gain (hint: it’s not just calories)How hormone imbalances like low progesterone and testosterone impact your bodyWhy insulin resistance is often the missing pieceThe surprising role of metformin and glucose monitoringThe exact macro strategy that helped her finally lose weightWhy sleep is the foundation of fat loss in midlifeIf you’re frustrated with your body, confused about your hormones, or feel like nothing is working anymore—this episode will give you clarity, hope, and a real roadmap forward.🔗 Links and Resources:Connect with Jenny: Instagram: @sojennywellnessReady to start healing? ⁠Get the Macro Reset today. ⁠

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