124. Gaining Weight on HRT? Here’s How to Fix It
Can HRT cause weight gain? Learn how hormone dosing, thyroid function, insulin resistance, protein, movement, and gut health may influence your weight during perimenopause.
Can HRT cause weight gain? Learn how hormone dosing, thyroid function, insulin resistance, protein, movement, and gut health may influence your weight during perimenopause.
If you’ve started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but still feel exhausted, anxious, bloated, moody or worse – you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why hormone therapy alone isn’t enough for many women over 40, why it really requires a whole body, holistic approach, and what your provider may be missing.
Thinking about starting HRT? Learn what to expect, from finding the right hormone-savvy provider to choosing delivery methods, managing side effects, and fine-tuning your dose for your individual needs.
Wondering when to start HRT in perimenopause? Claudia explains the signs that hormone therapy may be right for you, why you don't need to wait until menopause, and what to consider before getting started.
Are you eating enough protein after 40? Learn why protein becomes more important in midlife, how much you actually need, and why carbs are not the enemy.
Eating healthy but still gaining weight after 40? Learn why your midlife metabolism changes, how hormones, protein, stress, and nutrition impact weight loss, and what actually works.
Why aren't your workouts working after 40? Learn the biggest fitness mistakes women make in midlife and how to support muscle, metabolism, hormones, recovery, and energy.
Joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation aren't just signs of aging. Learn the real reasons women in perimenopause feel achy and what helps improve recovery and resilience.
Women over 40 often struggle with energy, body composition, and recovery. Discover the practical changes that support metabolism, hormones, and healthy aging in perimenopause.
Why does belly fat increase during perimenopause? Discover the real reasons women gain weight after 40, including hormone shifts, stress, thyroid health, metabolism, and muscle loss.
