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Hormonal weight gain affects women of all ages, but especially those in perimenopause and beyond who find their old weight loss strategies no longer work despite their best efforts. This frustrating reality is not about lack of willpower but about hormonal changes requiring a completely different approach to health and weight management.

• Three key hormones affect weight gain: estrogen (regulates metabolism and fat distribution), progesterone (balances estrogen, supports sleep), and cortisol (stress hormone)
• As estrogen declines, metabolism slows and fat redistributes to the midsection
• Progesterone drops faster than estrogen, creating "estrogen dominance" that disrupts sleep and increases anxiety
• High cortisol from any type of stress (emotional, physical, nutritional) signals your body to store fat
• Old weight loss methods like severe calorie restriction and excessive exercise actually increase stress hormones
• Women's bodies are biologically programmed to preserve fat during stress, unlike men's bodies
• Building muscle is crucial for metabolism, insulin regulation, and burning calories at rest
• The 90-10 rule: eat nourishing foods 90% of the time, enjoy treat foods 10% of the time without guilt
• Consistent, adequate protein intake supports muscle maintenance and satiety
• Mindful movement like walking and Pilates supports fat loss without increasing stress hormones

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