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Menopause: How To Burn Fat, Sleep Better & Live In Harmony With Your Hormones with Dr Mindy Pelz #392

Oct 10, 2023
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a nutrition expert and pioneer in women's health, discusses how menopause impacts weight and overall well-being. She breaks down the hormonal changes women face, debunking the myth that weight gain is inevitable with age. Mindy shares strategies for enhancing sleep quality and aligning diet with menstrual cycles. She emphasizes the power of fasting and personalized health practices. This insightful conversation empowers women to harness their hormones for better health and happiness.
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  • Understanding the impact of declining estrogen levels, insulin resistance, declining progesterone levels, and the relationship between stress, cortisol, and belly fat is crucial.
  • Implementing sleep hacks during perimenopause and menopause can positively impact hormonal health and support weight loss efforts.

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Understanding the Impact of Hormones on Women's Health

Women spend 40% of their lives in menopause, a period without hormones. However, society lacks knowledge and open discussions about this topic. As a result, women often struggle with weight gain and other challenges related to hormonal changes. By shifting the perspective and looking at it through a hormonal lens, women can achieve better weight loss results and overall health. Understanding the impact of declining estrogen levels, insulin resistance, declining progesterone levels, and the relationship between stress, cortisol, and belly fat is crucial. Building hormone literacy and embracing lifestyle changes can lead to improved well-being and empowered women.

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