MENOPAUSE & METABOLIC HEALTH
Beyond the Scale
The link between weight gain and hormones
Dr Hazel Batten, GP and Julia Smith, ND
Beyond the Pause
If you’ve been doing everything right, eating well, moving more, cutting back on carbohydrates and the weight still won’t budge from around your middle, you’re not imagining it and you’re not doing it wrong.
The clinical conversation around menopausal weight change has moved on considerably in recent years, and it’s worth understanding why.
Many women are surprised by the changes that come with perimenopause and menopause especially when it comes to their body and weight.
You might feel like you’re doing everything “right,” yet your clothes fit differently, your energy is lower, and the scale keeps creeping up.
The truth is, metabolism changes during menopause, and these changes are influenced by hormones, muscle mass, stress, sleep, gut health and more.
Understanding what’s happening is the first step. And the good news? There is so much you can do to support your body, your health, and your long-term wellbeing.
In this post, you’ll learn:
- Why metabolism changes during menopause
- The role of hormones in weight and energy
- Why calories in vs. calories out is not the full story
- Practical strategies to support your metabolism
- How the Beyond the Scale course can help
Ready to Learn More?
The Beyond the Scale course dives deeper into what’s really happening with your metabolism and gives you evidence-based strategies to feel stronger, more energised, and in control.
