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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down.
In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because they didn’t see results fast enough.
But what if the weight gain isn’t failure… it’s feedback?
In this week's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 science-backed strategies to reverse scale creep from strength training—and turn all your efforts in the gym into visible results.
In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions including:
✅ “Why am I gaining weight from lifting weights in perimenopause?”
✅ “Scale jumps from workouts: water retention or fat?”
✅ “Does chronic inflammation stall fat loss even with lifting?”
✅ “Can overtraining keep cortisol high and block fat loss?”
✅ “How do I reset my cortisol curve after strength workouts?”
✅ “Best post-lift routines to reduce bloating and scale spikes?”
✅ “How long until I see muscle gains instead of weight gain on the scale?”
If you’ve been lifting weights—but you’re starting to wonder if lifting is actually making things worse🤦🏼♀️—this episode is for you. 🎧
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Episodes Mentioned:
EP 79 | Perimenopause Fatigue + Weight Gain?: LIVE Coaching Call: https://pod.fo/e/2ee220
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Next Steps:
Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall
Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Connect With Me: [email protected]
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
 By Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women
By Monica Topete | Perimenopause + Menopause Health Coach for Midlife Women4.9
9090 ratings
Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down.
In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because they didn’t see results fast enough.
But what if the weight gain isn’t failure… it’s feedback?
In this week's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 science-backed strategies to reverse scale creep from strength training—and turn all your efforts in the gym into visible results.
In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions including:
✅ “Why am I gaining weight from lifting weights in perimenopause?”
✅ “Scale jumps from workouts: water retention or fat?”
✅ “Does chronic inflammation stall fat loss even with lifting?”
✅ “Can overtraining keep cortisol high and block fat loss?”
✅ “How do I reset my cortisol curve after strength workouts?”
✅ “Best post-lift routines to reduce bloating and scale spikes?”
✅ “How long until I see muscle gains instead of weight gain on the scale?”
If you’ve been lifting weights—but you’re starting to wonder if lifting is actually making things worse🤦🏼♀️—this episode is for you. 🎧
—
Episodes Mentioned:
EP 79 | Perimenopause Fatigue + Weight Gain?: LIVE Coaching Call: https://pod.fo/e/2ee220
—
Next Steps:
Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz
It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall
Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/
Connect With Me: [email protected]
*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

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