Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Are you eating WAY less and working out WAY more…but the scale just kept going up..and up…and up? 😨 Welcome to midlife!:< According to the North American Menopause Society, nearly 90% of us experience unwanted weight gain during perimenopause—even when our diet and exercise routine have NOT changed! In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on why “eat less, move more” no longer moves the needle in perimenopause—and what’s really happening behind the scenes when your weight won’t budge. In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including ✅ Why can’t I lose weight after 40? ✅ How does perimenopause affect weight loss? ✅ Could hormones be the reason my weight won’t budge? ✅ What is estrogen dominance — and can I have it even if my estrogen is low? ✅ What hormones affect metabolism in perimenopause? ✅ Why am I suddenly gaining fat in new places? ✅ How does inflammation contribute to weight gain in perimenopause? ✅ What is insulin resistance — and what causes it in midlife? If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I gaining weight when my diet and exercise haven’t changed?”—this episode finally explains what’s hijacking your metabolism—and the hormones behind the hold-up. — NEXT STEPS: Get your energy back, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain! Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow — “WHAT I WISH I KNEW AT 40” SERIES 99 | What Your Perimenopause Blood Tests Mean—& How to Actually Interpret Them [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/345ce3 98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/3419f8 97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://pod.fo/e/33d3f1 96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t [What I Wish I Knew Series]: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.