264. Top 3 Menopause Weight Loss Myths Debunked
Description
In this fourth episode of season 14, I'll help you filter through the perimenopause and menopause nutrition noise by busting 3 top myths. Why? Because most of the common advice out there is recycled diet culture heavily rooted in restriction and one-size-fits-all recommendations (at a time in our life when we require a more individualized approach).
Most women will gain weight at midlife, which makes us more susceptible to overblown weight loss and health promises. When I surveyed my list, weight gain was a top concern. Was mine as well as it felt like overnight, I had gained 30 pounds. In this episode, I share a few lessons I've learned along the way from my own experience and my work with clients.
Topics Covered:
- 2:28 : Myth #1 Weight Gain is a Given in Perimenopause and Menopause because of Hormone Imbalances
- 17:52 : Myth #2 and Myth #2.5: Eating the right foods will cure my perimenopause and menopause symptoms OR my diet has nothing to do with these symptoms.
- 32:46 : Myth #3 The only way to lose weight in peri/menopause is to eat a lot less and exercise a lot more. Maybe intermittent fasting is the answer?
Mentioned in this episode:
- Previous episode: Over 40? What Works Now: Perimenopause and Menopause Food and Exercise 101
- My client Laura Jacob's weight loss story featured in Prevention magazine
- Save $40 on your first Daily Harvest box by clicking here
- My once-a-year group program Truce with Food is open for registration through January 31st. Early bird $500 off ends January 26th!
Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/menopause-weight-loss-myths
Make sure to check out Ali’s new website trucewithfood.com, and take the new Find Your Food Stage assessment!
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