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

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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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INSIGHT

Hormonal Weight Gain

  • Weight gain is not inevitable with age if you understand hormonal changes, especially for women.
  • Declining estrogen makes women more insulin resistant, hindering glucose processing and leading to fat storage.
INSIGHT

Hormonal Belly Fat

  • Estrogen decline increases insulin resistance, while progesterone decline reduces stress management, increasing cortisol.
  • High cortisol and insulin resistance contribute to menopausal belly fat.
ADVICE

Sleep and Hormones

  • Prioritize sleep for fat burning, brain detoxification, information processing, and organ repair.
  • Progesterone decline can disrupt sleep, so explore sleep hacks tailored to menopausal women.
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