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Menopausal Belly Fat: Why It Happens and How to Beat It

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In this episode, I dive into the frustrating topic of menopause-related belly fat. I talk about how the drop in estrogen during menopause changes the way our bodies store fat, shifting it from the hips and thighs to the waistline. I explain how this hormonal shift not only affects reproductive functions but also slows metabolism, making it easier to gain abdominal fat. I also cover the role of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and the decrease in insulin sensitivity that can throw off blood sugar balance. Most importantly, I share practical insights on what’s happening in the body during this transition and how you can manage these changes more effectively.

Here is the link to the Substack article: https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com/p/menopausal-belly-fat-why-it-happens

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If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you are over the age of 50 and want to improve your body composition, build lean muscle (combat sarcopenia), build stronger bones (to combat osteoporosis), and you want to feel your best, I highly recommend exploring the life-changing coaching offered at https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ Their personalized, whole-food, plant-based approach helped me lose 7% body fat, gain lean muscle, and even improve my running time—all while feeling energized and healthy.


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In this episode, I dive into the frustrating topic of menopause-related belly fat. I talk about how the drop in estrogen during menopause changes the way our bodies store fat, shifting it from the hips and thighs to the waistline. I explain how this hormonal shift not only affects reproductive functions but also slows metabolism, making it easier to gain abdominal fat. I also cover the role of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and the decrease in insulin sensitivity that can throw off blood sugar balance. Most importantly, I share practical insights on what’s happening in the body during this transition and how you can manage these changes more effectively.

Here is the link to the Substack article: https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com/p/menopausal-belly-fat-why-it-happens

A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors:

If you want the best supplement to help you on your plant-based journey, you have to try Complement: https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=62

If you are over the age of 50 and want to improve your body composition, build lean muscle (combat sarcopenia), build stronger bones (to combat osteoporosis), and you want to feel your best, I highly recommend exploring the life-changing coaching offered at https://www.fitvegancoaching.com/ Their personalized, whole-food, plant-based approach helped me lose 7% body fat, gain lean muscle, and even improve my running time—all while feeling energized and healthy.


Get full access to The Habit Healers at drlauriemarbas.substack.com/subscribe
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