Dr. Mariza Snyder: Menopausal Weight Gain and Creating Metabolic Flexibility in Midlife

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. Mariza Snyder discuss how hormone changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity and weight gain. They highlight the impact of metabolic flexibility in midlife.

You’ll learn how blood glucose and insulin resistance contribute to weight gain and how lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity.

Dr. Snyder shares practical strategies like circadian fasting and exercise to optimize metabolic health and prevent common menopause issues.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Exercise Snacks
03:23 Today's Topic: Menopausal Weight Gain and Metabolic Flexibility
03:29 Meet Dr. Mariza Snyder
06:00 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
08:09 The Role of Hormones in Perimenopause
18:07 Managing Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels
26:01 Longevity Hack: Move After Meals
26:32 The Science Behind Circadian Fasting
27:30 Why New Year's Resolutions Fail
28:40 Protein-Centric Breakfast for Women
31:55 Importance of Lifting Weights
36:50 Optimizing Sleep and Melatonin
42:10 Essential Oils for Sleep and Stress
45:50 Final Thoughts and Inspiration

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"As hormones decline, insulin sensitivity gets disrupted, causing weight gain and shifting fat distribution."

~ Dr. Jockers

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