264. Top 3 Menopause Weight Loss Myths Debunked

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 Send me (Ali) a text message. Make sure to check out Ali’s new website trucewithfood.com , and take the new Find Your Food Stage assessment !