Menopause & Weight Gain: The Missing Piece to Lasting Fat Loss & Hormone Balance

I’ve been working with women for almost 20 years, helping them to lose weight, get fit, and be the very best versions of themselves, and not once did I consider the impacts of menopause about how and why they either could or could not achieve the results they were looking for. On reflection, I've been working with people based on my own experiences, based on my life, my age, my health, and my problems... This is because I was talking about my own experiences, which meant I was attracting women who were having similar experiences, and it certainly wasn’t around menopause. Isn’t that interesting? 

Now, over the last 12 months or so, I’ve become more and more aware that my body has been going on its menopausal journey, and all the unexplained symptoms like low energy, foggy brain, & achy joints are now making sense. I've also noticed that more and more women who are in their 40s & beyond, who have challenging roles at work or run their businesses, are coming to me for help. 

They’re juggling home, life, and relationships, and their weight seems to be on a continual incline, despite trying everything under the sun to lose it! So I've decided to take a new approach to how I coach and teach and bring in the science, tools, & support for women going through all stages of menopause, experiencing menopausal weight gain, and how it affects them in the workplace.

Getting Back to Basics

There are three distinct stages in the transition between our reproductive years and our non-reproductive years.
 

Peri-Menopause

This is when our oestrogen production begins to decline, which mostly begins at the age of 45. Women will still have a period, but they may become lighter, heavier, disappear, or reappear depending on factors such as stress, over-exercising, and weight gain.

Menopause

This is when periods cease, which, on average around the world, happens at 51–52 years of age.

Post-Menopause

When periods have stopped for a year. Some women will still have severe symptoms right from peri-menopause, through menopause, and into post-menopause—sometimes lasting up to 10 years or more.

Women’s life expectancy has increased dramatically over the last 100 years, from around 65 to 80 years globally. In our modern, fast-paced lifestyle, many women are also choosing to work well into their 60s & beyond. In 2020, data taken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that approx. 40% of women are now working well into their mid-60s.

The Impact of Menopause in the Workplace

The impacts of menopause in the workplace are unique and affect women’s productivity, confidence, energy, and ability to balance a busy career with home life. Fluctuating hormones during menopause can result in fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings, which may impact productivity and efficiency. In addition, physical changes and menopausal weight gain can sometimes negatively impact a woman's self-confidence, leading to a decline in overall workplace satisfaction. Balancing work responsibilities with personal commitments may become more challenging.

As an Eating Psychology Coach, I also help to shed light on the connection between menopausal weight gain, and emotional, binge, and overeating, which are all common by-products of menopause and workplace challenges.

Why Do We Gain Weight During Menopause?

In part, it's due to hormonal changes, particularly a decline in estrogen and progesterone, which can disrupt the body's natural balance and lead to weight gain. Most women notice this when their midsection starts expanding, and they see more belly and back fat. Other symptoms like bloating & gut issues, hot flashes & night sweats, poor sleep, moodiness & lethargy, mysterious aches & pains in knees & other joints along with shrinking muscles.

Understanding and Overcoming Emotional and Binge Eating

Addressing emotional eating and binge eating in the context of menopausal weight gain is not just about eating less and moving more. Menopause can come with elevated emotional and psychological changes, which may lead to unhealthy eating behaviours as a coping mechanism. By getting to the root cause of emotional triggers, finding alternative stress-relief methods, and bringing in healthy lifestyle habits, we can break the cycle of emotional eating and promote a healthier relationship with food, body, and life during menopause.

The Menopause MindBody Reset Program is Now Available Online

To help women navigate these changes with confidence, I’ve created the Menopause MindBody Reset Program, now available online. This program is designed to support women through the various stages of menopause, helping them lose weight during menopause, manage hormonal changes, and enhance emotional well-being holistically and sustainably.

The program includes:

• Science-backed strategies for balancing hormones naturally
• Practical tools to reset metabolism and support weight loss
• Hypnotherapy and mind-body techniques to break unhelpful habits
• Nutritional and lifestyle guidance to optimize health during menopause

If you're ready to take control of your health and thrive through menopause, you can find out more about the program here.

The Power of Plant-Based Science: MHE-3 and Visceral Fat Reduction

A key concern for many women in menopause is the increase in visceral fat — the dangerous belly fat linked to metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and insulin resistance.

Exciting advancements in plant-based science have led to the development of MHE-3, a natural compound designed to specifically target visceral fat. This powerful plant extract works on reducing abdominal fat, supporting metabolic health, and improving overall well-being.

With growing research supporting its effectiveness, MHE-3 is becoming a game-changer for women struggling with midlife weight gain. Combined with the right nutrition, movement, and mindset shifts, this natural intervention offers a promising solution to stubborn menopausal weight gain and metabolic imbalances.

Ready to Thrive in Menopause? Let's Chat!

Navigating weight changes during menopause means taking a holistic approach. If you’re wanting to boost your confidence and find balance in the workplace, I’d love to chat and find out more about how I may be able to help you. Whether you're seeking personalized guidance or interested in organizing a workplace talk to support your team during menopause, let's connect!

Book a complimentary 30-min Menopause Wellness Discovery Call today and let’s chat about how I can help you thrive in menopause. We’ll explore your unique needs, and I’ll give you a tailored plan to manage weight changes and enhance your well-being.

The best way to lose weight during menopause isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about sustainable changes that align with your body's natural rhythms. Don't wait! I can't wait to connect with you and support you in this new stage of life!

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