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Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Belly Fat and Weight Gain in Perimenopause

The Simplicity Sessions

Release Date: 10/06/2025

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In this episode, I’m opening up about a topic that so many of us struggle with—belly fat during perimenopause and menopause. If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60s, and you’ve noticed changes in your body that just don’t seem to make sense, you are not alone.

 

I’m sharing my top six fixes for stubborn belly fat, all rooted in my experience as a medical exercise specialist, functional medicine nutritionist, and—most importantly—a woman who’s been through these changes myself. There are no gimmicks or starvation tactics here, just real, sustainable strategies that work.

Key Topics:

  • Why belly fat becomes such a challenge during perimenopause and menopause

  • The importance of shifting your mindset and showing yourself compassion

  • How hormonal changes, stress, gut health, and lifestyle all play a role in your waistline

My six actionable tips to help you reduce belly fat naturally:

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    1. Balancing your blood sugar with enough protein and fiber

    2. Investigating and supporting your gut health

    3. Incorporating strength training and regular movement

    4. Focusing on overall hormonal balance and working with the right practitioners

    5. Managing stress and cortisol, and reclaiming joy in your life

    6. Optimizing your sleep for better weight management

  • Plus, my honest take on intermittent fasting for women 35–55

 

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