Episode notes
In honor of Menopause Awareness Month, we are reposting our conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims.
If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s and starting to gain weight, you're not alone. Many women experience weight gain during perimenopause, the transition into menopause. And even if you've been eating well and exercising regularly, those extra pounds can be tough to lose.
But there's good news: by understanding the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause, you can make specific lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight and keep it off. In this episode, Coach Crystal is joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition science, to discuss how to counteract the hormonal changes that lead to weight gain. They cover topics like:
- Perimenopause versus menopause