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The scale jumped four pounds overnight. Or you've gained twenty pounds in six months and can't point to a single thing you changed. In this episode of the Metabolism and Menopause Podcast, Stephanie breaks down the difference between inflammation weight and fat gain in perimenopause and postmenopause, and why treating one like the other makes both worse.
You'll learn:
→ How to tell if your weight gain is inflammation and water or true fat, using your 7-day average and a simple two-week test
→ How aldosterone, dropping progesterone, and swinging estrogen throw off your water balance in perimenopause
→ Why low-carb days and big-carb days make the scale bounce
→ Where 20 pounds in 6 months comes from: sleep, estrogen loss, insulin resistance, and moving less without noticing
→ How cortisol connects both kinds of weight gain, and why eating less and training harder backfires
→ The labs to ask for: fasting insulin, HbA1c, a full thyroid panel, progesterone, and Dutch hormone testing
→ Why drinking more water and cutting salt often doesn't fix the puffiness
→ The order to fix it in, so your body gets good at burning calories again
👉 Links mentioned in the episode:
- Masterclass on making tracking less overwhelming: https://www.vitalityoet.com/trackingmasterclass
- Mira hormone monitor info: https://mira-fertility.pxf.io/n4N1Na
- Inflammation podcast: https://youtu.be/lDKbjG0AI7c
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Medical Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used as a substitute for advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare professional. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.
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