Energized with Dr. Mariza

573: The Science Behind Menopausal Weight Gain and Body Composition Changes


Listen Later

EPISODE SUMMARY

Research tells us women are living longer… but are we living healthier? 

So many women struggle with midlife weight gain and poor metabolic health. 

The reason? Your hormones. 

I’ve heard countless women talk about gaining weight out of nowhere during perimenopause and menopause– despite continuing a healthy diet and exercise routine.

But traditional approaches to weight loss often fail women in midlife because we're not looking at the full picture.

In this podcast, you’ll learn about the top 5 causes of weight gain in midlife, plus I’ll share exactly how you can get started working with me to optimize your metabolism!

At 44 years old, I have more metabolic flexibility and energy than in my 30s. So… listen now so you can learn my secrets to feeling young again! 


IN THIS EPISODE
  1. System-wide changes in perimenopause and menopause 
  2. 5 main reasons women experience menopausal weight gain
  3. What happens with imbalanced sex hormone levels 
  4. Declining muscle mass and an increase in body fat percentage
  5. Combating insulin resistance in midlife 
  6. Fat redistribution during menopause and why it happens 
  7. What causes a reduction in metabolic rate and energy expenditure
  8. Using metabolic labs to track your trends over time 

  9. View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode573


    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Join my F-R-E-E Webinar:

    The Truth About Midlife Weight Gain and Metabolism


    RELATED EPISODES 

    #552: The Midlife Muscle Crisis: Why Maintaining Muscle Is Necessary For Fat Loss, Strength And Longevity With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    #546: How To Stay Lean, Energized And Strong By Working With Your Physiology, Not Against It With Dr. Stacy Sims

    #568: Menopausal Weight Gain, The Benefits Of Bhrt, And Creating Metabolic Flexibility In Midlife With Dr. Tabatha Barber

    #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated With Declining Hormones

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Energized with Dr. MarizaBy Dr. Mariza Snyder

    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    957 ratings


    More shows like Energized with Dr. Mariza

    View all
    Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

    Well Beyond 40

    1,115 Listeners

    The Flipping 50 Show by Debra Atkinson

    The Flipping 50 Show

    450 Listeners

    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina by Vanessa Spina

    Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

    791 Listeners

    Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

    Dhru Purohit Show

    3,493 Listeners

    The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

    The Dr. Hyman Show

    9,295 Listeners

    Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill by Natalie Jill

    Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

    637 Listeners

    The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel by Karen Martel: Certified Hormone Specialist

    The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

    339 Listeners

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

    150 Listeners

    BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie by Dr. Stephanie Estima

    BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie

    615 Listeners

    You Are Not Broken by Kelly Casperson, MD

    You Are Not Broken

    1,086 Listeners

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

    804 Listeners

    The Thyroid Fixer by Dr. Amie Hornaman

    The Thyroid Fixer

    526 Listeners

    Hack My Age by Zora Benhamou

    Hack My Age

    122 Listeners

    The Dr. Tyna Show by Dr. Tyna Moore

    The Dr. Tyna Show

    1,665 Listeners

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

    1,177 Listeners