Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

You’re not imagining it—strength training can make the scale go up before it goes down.

In fact, 40% of midlife women say they’ve quit a workout routine because they didn’t see results fast enough.

But what if the weight gain isn’t failure… it’s feedback?

In this week's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 science-backed strategies to reverse scale creep from strength training—and turn all your efforts in the gym into visible results.

In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions including:

✅ “Why am I gaining weight from lifting weights in perimenopause?”

✅ “Scale jumps from workouts: water retention or fat?”

✅ “Does chronic inflammation stall fat loss even with lifting?”

✅ “Can overtraining keep cortisol high and block fat loss?”

✅ “How do I reset my cortisol curve after strength workouts?”

✅ “Best post-lift routines to reduce bloating and scale spikes?”

✅ “How long until I see muscle gains instead of weight gain on the scale?”

If you’ve been lifting weights—but you’re starting to wonder if lifting is actually making things worse🤦🏼‍♀️—this episode is for you. 🎧

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Episodes Mentioned: EP 80 | Is Strength Training Making You Gain Weight in Perimenopause? (Part 1) https://pod.fo/e/2f34c1

EP 79 | Perimenopause Fatigue + Weight Gain?: LIVE Coaching Call: https://pod.fo/e/2ee220

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Connect With Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com —

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

You’re lifting weights. Eating more protein. Tracking your steps.

So why does your body feel like it didn’t get the memo?🙃📝

If every workout lately leaves you more bloated, puffy, or confused by the scale, you're not alone.

In this week's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really behind post-workout weight gain in midlife—and the 3 biggest mistakes women make when the number on the scale goes up.

In this episode, I’ll answer your most-asked questions including:

✅ Why do I gain weight when I start strength training?

✅ Can stress from workouts raise cortisol and stall fat loss?

✅ How can I tell if weight gain is muscle or inflammation?

✅ Why am I not losing belly fat after lifting weights?

✅ How does strength training affect hormones during perimenopause?

✅ Why does lifting weights make me feel more bloated?

✅ How does low estrogen impact muscle building during menopause?

If you’ve been lifting weights—but the scale’s climbing faster than the price of gas on 4th of July weekend—this episode is for you. 🎧

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Episodes Mentioned: EP 78 | Eating More Protein But Still Not Losing Weight in Perimenopause?: https://pod.fo/e/2e7319

EP 77 | The BEST Diet To Burn Fat + Balance Hormones in Perimenopause: https://pod.fo/e/2e2e6b

EP 76 | 6 Tools Under $100 for Hormone Balance + Perimenopause Weight Loss: https://pod.fo/e/2dee57

EP 75 | Trying to Lose Weight in Perimenopause? What to Know Before Intermittent Fasting: https://pod.fo/e/2db0fe

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

It’s Possible to Feel Like ‘You’ Again! Book a FREE Quick Fit Clarity Call to find out how my Master Your Midlife Hormones program can help you balance your hormones and move the dial on midlife weight gain: https://bit.ly/quickfitcall

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Connect With Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com

Website: monica@monicalanetopete.com

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*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.

Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Do you wake up with energy, but hit a wall halfway through the day?

Is brain fog making it hard to focus—or even finish a complete sentence?

Are you still trying to lose the same 10, 20, 30 pounds or more you put on after baby number two…but the only thing you’re losing these days is your patience?

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed with information, or don't know where to start, then today’s power-packed LIVE Coaching Session is for you.

In today’s episode, you’ll listen in on a real-time Hormone Balance Breakthru Call with a podcast listener navigating mood swings, brain fog, fatigue, and weight that won’t budge—despite doing “everything right.”

You’ll hear how we connect her symptoms to her specific hormone imbalances, uncover what’s actually keeping her stuck, and identify what she should focus on first—and how you can apply the same hormone-balancing hacks to your own symptoms and weight gain.

In this episode, we’ll address questions including:

✅ Is it normal for PMS to get worse in perimenopause?

✅ What’s causing my midday energy crash every day?

✅ Can hormone imbalance cause brain fog and forgetfulness?

✅ Why do I feel like an emotional wreck before my period now?

✅ Is joint pain common in perimenopause—or is this something else?

✅ Are my workouts making my hormones worse?

✅ Is cortisol the reason I have stubborn fat around my middle?

✅ Why can’t I lose weight no matter what I eat or how much I exercise?

If you’ve ever felt like your body’s working against you, no matter what you try—this episode is for you. 🎧

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Next Steps:

Take the First Step to Balance Your Hormones Naturally With My FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment!: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz

Get to the Root of Your Hormone Symptoms and Finally Feel Like You Again—Book a Private Hormone Balance Breakthru Call for just $67: https://bit.ly/bookabreakthroughcall (Use code AYTM—offer expires in 24 hours.)

Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips—no spam, no fluff, just science (with snacks:.): https://areyoutheremidlife.com/

Email Me: monica@monicalanetopete.com —

*Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.