Ever feel like your body just decided to rewrite the rules overnight — same workouts, same diet, but suddenly the scale (and your waistline) tell a totally different story?
If you're in perimenopause or menopause and feeling blindsided by these changes, you're definitely not alone, and there's actually a clear, physiological explanation behind it. To break it all down, we sat down with Dr. Raina Patel, a primary care physician at the University of Chicago whose practice sits right at the intersection of her two biggest passions in medicine: menopause care and weight management. She's also the host of her own podcast, Finally with Dr. Raina Patel.
Topics discussed:
Why Weight Gain Happens During Menopause
Small Shifts That Actually Move the Needle
Muscle Mass and Menopause: Why It Deserves Your Attention
Hormone Therapy and Weight: Setting Realistic Expectations
Other Medical Interventions Worth Knowing About
You're Never Alone: Wrapping Up the Menopause Conversation
At the end of the day, menopause isn't something you have to navigate quietly or alone — and the more we talk about it, the easier it gets for every woman coming up behind us. If this conversation resonated with you, find the full episode with Dr. Raina Patel and dive deeper into the conversation.
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