A hormonally driven increase in belly fat is a common body composition change we see during midlife. In this video I discuss 4 key strategies how to lose menopause belly fat, support body composition changes and improve metabolism during perimenopause and menopause.
The Key Strategies To Support Metabolism During Menopause
We recommend a lifestyle medicine and hormone support approach to hormone yur metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause:
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Nutrition - with focus on the Mediterranean Diet,
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Resistance Training - to support muscle growth and maintenance as well as metabolic capacity,
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Support Sleep - this is your metabolic hormone reset - it allows cortisol and insulin to be produced according to your circadian rhythm.
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Menopause Hormone Therapy can help to support lean muscle mass and reduction in the rate of increase in belly fat.
Related: Weight Gain in Perimenopause
Dr Deborah Brunt is a menopause doctor at Rebelle Health and would love to support you through the perimenopause and menopausal stages, supporting all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
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