The secrets to defeating perimenopause weight gain

Disclaimer: I started what you are about to read several months ago and it worked.

But.

A couple of weeks ago, I launched my business and completely disregarded my health.

The punishment came quickly: headaches, backaches, weight gain, reduced mobility, lethargy—you name it…

I needed a reminder to take care of my well-being again, so I am sharing my checklist with you today to get back on track.

It might help you, too.

PS: Stay healthy and take care of yourself! 💪✨

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Are you tired of the menopause merry-go-round of weight gain and muscle loss?

You're not alone.

Countless women have shared their frustrations about new, stubborn belly fat and the surprising loss of muscle that seems to accompany (peri)menopause 

Me included.

But here's the kicker – it doesn't have to be your new normal.

Why this happens in the first place?

A groundbreaking 2019 study revealed a startling truth...

As you enter menopause, fat gain can double, and muscle mass begins to slip away.

More specifically…

…this research has confirmed that during a 3.5-year menopause transition (about 2 years before the final menstrual period and 1.5 years after), the average weight gain is about 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg), or a 6% increase in body weight.

At the same time, lean mass decreases, albeit less dramatically than the weight gain.

Over these 3.5 years, women lost an average of 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg) of muscle, or about 0.5% of muscle mass.

But while these changes can seem sudden and mysterious, they're deeply rooted in the shifts of your metabolism and the decrease of estrogen levels.

The good news?

This isn't forever. 

Two years post-menopause, the rapid changes halt. Hallelujah!

However, that doesn't mean you're stuck with unwanted weight and less muscle forever.

There's a way out.

I, too, am in perimenopause. And I’m also seeing these dramatic changes in my body composition.  

So, I’m working out a program for myself to combat weight gain and rebuild my muscle mass.

The first results are promising.

But I want to have some tangible proof and concrete measures before I share them with you.

Here’s a hint of what I am up to.

To help stop and reverse weight gain, I started with an anti-inflammatory nutrition approach. 

Result: It seems weight gain has stopped, and I am slowly losing the weight.

But the best news was the energy I now have and my sleep quality almost immediately improved.

Here’s a list of some anti-inflammatory foods

● Vegetables including dark leafy greens, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc.

● Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish, nuts, and seeds

● Spices, especially garlic (in fact everything in the onion family), ginger and turmeric

● Berries and other fruits

Next.

I also wanted to rebuild muscle mass. So, I added adequate proteins and resistance training. 

Result: I am starting to see a slow change in my body composition.

How do I know?

I bought one of those weighing scales that read not only your weight but also measures your fat and lean muscle mass.

Here’s a list of some high-protein foods  I eat:

● Eggs

● Fish, seafood and shellfish

● Chicken, turkey, pork, lean beef

● Legumes

● Quinoa and tofu

One last thing.

Everything I am doing is rooted in science.

I promise to share my “before and after” results soon and how I did it so you can use my experience to start your own journey. 

In the meantime, please read this excellent research about changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition, which I mentioned in the beginning.

Here’s the link to take you directly to it.

Warm regards,

Vanja 

P.S. Remember, it's not about reclaiming the body of your youth; it's about embracing the strength and beauty of who you are now. Let's do this together.