Menopause weight gain: why it shifts and what helps
Around menopause, estrogen falls and the body changes how it stores fat. More fat lands on the belly, muscle slowly shrinks, and metabolism eases down a little. Weight gain is NOT inevitable, but it is easier than before, so the same food and the same walk may need a small adjustment. Honest help is simple: more protein each meal, strength work plus daily walking, enough sleep, less stress, and care for your bones. This is not about perfection. It is about a few steady habits that keep you strong through the change.
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