perimenopause · weight-gain
Three factors: estrogen-mediated fat redistribution from hips to abdomen, ~1%/year muscle loss from sarcopenia, and 30-50% drop in insulin sensitivity. Same calorie intake = more weight.
Estrogen receptors on adipocytes shift fat storage patterns. Sarcopenia accelerates without resistance training. Insulin sensitivity decline means carbohydrates more easily stored as fat. Average gain 1-2 lbs/year. Reversal requires resistance training (3×/week), protein intake (1.2-1.6 g/kg), and sometimes GLP-1 medications.
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Reviewed this with my OB and she agreed with the framework. Helpful starting point.
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Saved this to send to my mom. Wish more sites explained things at this level.
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