Are you eating healthy, exercising, hitting your protein goals and still gaining weight after 40?
The answer may not be your diet. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Colon explains why hormones, gut health, sleep, and stress all work together to influence metabolism, energy, inflammation, and weight loss.
Learn why looking beyond estrogen is essential for lasting results and discover practical strategies to optimize your hormones naturally during perimenopause and menopause.
If you've been frustrated because you're doing "everything right" but still don't feel like yourself, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
Why women gain weight during perimenopause and menopause
Why HRT alone isn't always enough
The role of pregnenolone and DHEA in women's health
How gut health affects metabolism and fat loss
Why constipation may be slowing your weight loss
How poor sleep impacts hormones and energy
Why strength training is essential for bone health
The importance of Vitamin D during midlife
How stress influences hormones and metabolism
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