“𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞?”

One of the most common questions I get asked and you may be wondering yourself too is, “𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞?”
It can be really frustrating, especially when you are exactly what you always done and you are doing what you know best. The thing you are not the same as you were in your 20’s & 30’s and what you did then won’t work now.
⬇️Here are some of the reasons and genetics, lifestyle habits also play a part:
✅𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: During perimenopause, the decline in estrogen levels can trigger physical changes, including increased fat storage in the abdominal and upper trunk regions. This hormonal shift can also disrupt hunger and satiety signals, potentially leading to higher caloric intake and subsequent weight gain.
✅𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Factors like busy lifestyles, joint discomfort, and increased responsibilities can lead to decreased physical activity and energy expenditure. This reduced movement can contribute to weight gain during perimenopause.
✅𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬: Lower estrogen levels can reduce stress tolerance, causing the body to release cortisol more frequently and for longer durations. Elevated cortisol levels are associated with the storage of abdominal fat and energy conservation.
✅𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: While not universally proven, some women may experience heightened sensitivity to carbohydrate intake during perimenopause. Research indicates that insulin resistance can develop during this time, potentially affecting how the body processes carbohydrates.
🔻The reality is that each woman might have different factors that contribute to their weight gain during perimenopause. It’s important to sort them out so you can apply the proper strategies that can help you achieve your goals. DM me if you want to work with me and get a customised program.
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Vinita Contractor is a passionate Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach who inspires her viewers to live an active, healthy, and balanced lifestyle by showing how easy and delicious it can be.
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