Why We Get Fat Around the Middle in Perimenopause and Menopause

Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan - A podcast by Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith

Today, I’m answering one of the most common questions asked in my office: why do we get fat around the middle during perimenopause and menopause? If you are experiencing this, you are not alone. I experienced this myself when I entered perimenopause and felt like it was something so far out of my control. In this episode, I will explain exactly why women experience weight gain during midlife and why that extra weight tends to be stored around the middle section of our bodies. There are various steps you can take to turn this negative symptom around! You can feel confident about your body again while still optimizing your overall health and well-being.