In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. Mariza Snyder discuss how hormone changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity and weight gain. They highlight the impact of metabolic flexibility in midlife.

You'll learn how blood glucose and insulin resistance contribute to weight gain and how lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity.

Dr. Snyder shares practical strategies like circadian fasting and exercise to optimize metabolic health and prevent common menopause issues.

In This Episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to Exercise Snacks

• 03:23 Today's Topic: Menopausal Weight Gain and Metabolic Flexibility

• 03:29 Meet Dr. Mariza Snyder

• 06:00 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause

• 08:09 The Role of Hormones in Perimenopause

• 18:07 Managing Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels

• 26:01 Longevity Hack: Move After Meals

• 26:32 The Science Behind Circadian Fasting

• 27:30 Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

• 28:40 Protein-Centric Breakfast for Women

• 31:55 Importance of Lifting Weights

• 36:50 Optimizing Sleep and Melatonin

• 42:10 Essential Oils for Sleep and Stress

• 45:50 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

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"As hormones decline, insulin sensitivity gets disrupted, causing weight gain and shifting fat distribution."

~ Dr. Jockers

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Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder:

• Website: https://drmariza.com/

• Book: https://amzn.to/3QUyCDi

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• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

• Website – https://drjockers.com/

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