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The Truth About Weight Gain During Perimenopause & How to Reclaim Your Hormone Health - With Dr. Mariza Snyder

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Oct 6, 2025
Dr. Mariza Snyder, a physician and bestselling author, dives into the often-overlooked world of perimenopause and its impact on women's health. She reveals the surprising link between hormonal shifts and weight gain, likening perimenopause to a second puberty. Dr. Snyder discusses the critical role of metabolic health, how modern lifestyle factors complicate symptoms, and shares practical strategies for diet and exercise. With a focus on reclaiming hormone health, she offers insights from her book, Perimenopause Revolution, to empower women during this transition.
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INSIGHT

Perimenopause Is A Neuroendocrine Shift

  • Perimenopause is a neuroendocrine transition causing systemic changes, not just reproductive decline.
  • Erratic hormone decline disrupts metabolism, mood, muscle, bone, and stress resilience.
ADVICE

Train For Strength And Resilience

  • Adjust training goals from thinness to strength and metabolic resilience during perimenopause.
  • Reduce excessive high-volume cardio and focus on recovery and sustainable resistance work.
INSIGHT

Estrogen Is The Brain's CEO

  • Estrogen acts as a master brain hormone modulating serotonin and dopamine and affecting sleep.
  • Losing rhythmic estrogen shifts fat to visceral stores and reduces insulin sensitivity.
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