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Is the protein talk just hype or is there some merit to the madness, especially during the menopause transition?

You are literally doing EVERYTHING right. You're not eating more than usual. You're still exercising. But you can't close the button on your jeans... Okay, you got this. Cut out on the bread and wine, and do more cardio. This usually works. But now the pants don't fit! What is going on here? If you're on a similar journey, know that you're not alone. Blame Weight Gain in Menopause on the Hormones The fact is that the changing hormones we experience during menopause cause a se

Hormone fluctuations in perimenopause and postmenopause showing the unpredictable pattern of estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause. The Menopause Hormone Roller-Coaster If there's one key takeaway from this graphic, it's this: No, you are not going crazy!  Every challenging symptom you’re experiencing is due to a profound, measurable physiological change happening inside your body causing this menopause hormone roller-coaster. Let's take a closer, but not-too-scienti