Why does menopause affect my metabolism?

Menopause leads to hormonal changes, particularly a decrease in oestrogen, which can affect various bodily functions including metabolism, fat storage, and muscle mass. This hormonal shift can make it more challenging to maintain your previous weight and body composition.

Is menopause weight gain due to a lack of willpower?

No, menopause weight gain is not simply a matter of discipline or motivation. It is largely influenced by hormonal changes that affect how your body processes food and stores fat, making it harder to achieve the same results as before.

What should I do differently during menopause to manage my weight?

Instead of trying harder with the same methods, it's important to adapt your approach. This may include adjusting your diet, incorporating strength training, managing stress, and focusing on gut health to better align with your body's changing needs during menopause.

Menopause Metabolism: Why You Have To Do Things Differently Now

Have you noticed that what used to work… suddenly doesn’t anymore?

You’re eating the same, moving the same, doing your best — yet your body feels different. Softer. Heavier around the middle. Less responsive. And quietly frustrating.

In this episode of Fit and Fabulous, I’m unpacking one hormone that changes everything in midlife: oestrogen.

We’ll explore:

Why oestrogen affects far more than fertility — including muscle, inflammation, stress, gut health, and fat storage
Why menopause weight gain isn’t a lack of discipline, motivation, or willpower
And why doing the same things as before menopause can no longer give you the same results

Using a simple (and very human) story, I’ll explain what’s really happening inside your body — and why the solution isn’t trying harder, but doing things differently.

If you’ve ever thought “What is wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.
Nothing is wrong with you. Your body has changed. And once you understand why, everything becomes easier.

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