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You’re sticking to your usual eating and exercise routine, yet the scale keeps creeping up, especially around your midsection. For women in their 40s or 50s, this is often a signal that your body is transitioning to menopause. Embrace this natural stage of life with determination and grit! Yes, weight gain and belly fat, often called “menopause belly,” are common, along with other challenging symptoms like sleep-interrupting night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness that causes pain during sex, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, depression, thinning hair, mood swings, and more. These symptoms can be frustrating, but you’ve got the power to tackle them head-on!
The good news is, you can minimize weight gain and other menopause symptoms with discipline and perseverance. Let’s dive into some of the most common questions about menopause-related belly fat, hormone therapy, and the best ways to eat and exercise during menopause.
When does menopause weight gain start? It typically hits hardest during the onset of menopause, known as perimenopause. During this phase, you’ll still have a menstrual cycle, but it may be changing and accompanied by symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain. These symptoms can kick in up to seven to ten years before menopause due to hormonal fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal shifts, along with other factors, can lead to rapid weight gain.
What causes menopause weight gain? The decrease in estrogen and progesterone, coupled with the natural aging process, triggers metabolic changes in the body. One significant change is a decrease in muscle mass, resulting in fewer calories being burned. When fewer calories are burned, fat accumulates. Genetics, lack of sleep, and a sedentary lifestyle also play crucial roles. It can feel like a relentless cycle: we lose muscle tone, accumulate more fat, and our metabolism slows down, contributing to more weight gain. But remember, cycles are meant to be broken!
At Dr. Mantor’s Wrinkle and Weight Solutions, we offer a powerful, 3-pronged approach to support you through perimenopause and menopause. Our team of experts includes Double-Board Certified Physician & ADOM Diplomate, Dr. Gina Mantor, Menopause and HRT Specialist Kristen Wisler CNP, MSCP, and Danielle Blackford, Registered Dietician, Certified Trainer, and Yoga Instructor. Together, they’re here to help you reclaim your vitality and feel like your best self again! Take the first step towards transformation by setting up your complimentary tele-health consult with our menopause specialist. Call 614-891-2000 or schedule with us online now. Don’t wait—take charge of your health and well-being today!
Dr. MAntor’s Wrinkle and Weight Solutions, LLC
6982 Worthington Road
Westerville, OH 43082
614.891.2000
Since 2008
