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The Shocking Truth Behind Your Menopausal Weight Gain with Sylvia North

The Shocking Truth Behind Your Menopausal Weight Gain with Sylvia North

Update: 2023-12-19
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In this episode, Sylvia North discusses the impact of insulin resistance on women's health during perimenopause and menopause. If you have gained weight and are having difficulty losing weight, you may have a resistance to insulin. As we get older we lose a lot of estrogen which can lead to this resistance, and increases the risk of heart problems, bone density issues, and diabetes. Sylvia shares how best to manage blood sugar levels and the best diet for menopausal women. She also delves into the role of stress, exercise, and sleep in maintaining metabolic health.



What is insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance occurs when cells become less efficient at using different types of fuels, such as glucose and fat.



Key Takeaways:
  • How insulin resistance induces metabolic alterations, elevates the risk of chronic diseases and affects the body's ability to use glucose and fat efficiently, resulting in weight gain and difficulty losing weight.

  • The importance of adequate protein intake during menopause to support muscle and bone health.

  • Why balanced meals and snacks are essential for stable blood sugar levels

  • Factors contributing to insulin resistance and metabolic health

  • Recommended diet and holistic approaches to maintaining metabolic health during menopause





Quotes:
  • And insulin is a storage hormone, it's a growth hormone. It also makes you hungry. 




Chapters



01:12 - Hidden impacts of perimenopause and menopause

03:24 - Insulin resistance and its effects on the body

09:00 - Impact of high carb diet on brain fog

11:15 - Managing blood sugar during perimenopause

16:52 - Good nutrition during perimenopause

22:29 - Use hand size as a guide for protein portion sizes

24:21 - Importance of getting enough protein in meals

26:38 - Considerations for intermittent fasting and protein intake

30:11 - Strategies for weight loss and improving metabolic flexibility

36:35 - The best diet and reducing hunger cravings
 
Find out more here: https://www.mmmpodcast.me/ep221
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The Shocking Truth Behind Your Menopausal Weight Gain with Sylvia North

The Shocking Truth Behind Your Menopausal Weight Gain with Sylvia North

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