If the scale won't move, you're seeing weight around your stomach for the first time, or you're exhausted all day but wide awake at 2 am, this episode is for you. Karen explains why your metabolism isn't broken during perimenopause but adapting, and why the old advice to eat less and exercise more often makes things worse.

She walks through the four pillars she builds every coaching plan around: protecting muscle, fueling with enough protein, prioritizing recovery, and staying consistent instead of chasing perfection. Perimenopause weight gain and menopause belly fat aren't about willpower.

Your body needs something different in this season, and this episode shows you what that actually looks like.

00:42 – Understanding Metabolic Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause

01:21 – How Hormones Affect Fat Loss and Muscle

05:28 – Building Progress with Structured Training and Periodization

06:11 – The Four Pillars of Women's Midlife Wellness

07:13 – The Importance of Muscle and Protein in Midlife

Check out the show notes and other resources at https://karen-gallagher.com/post/perimenopause-weight-gain

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