What Your Body Fat Is Telling You: Hormones, Menopause, & Metabolism

In this episode, we break down what your body fat distribution says about your hormones, especially as you age. If you’ve heard the term “menopause belly” thrown around online, we explain what it really means (beyond the marketing buzz) and why fat storage isn’t just about calories in, calories out. This episode is packed with insights for anyone navigating hormonal changes, especially women in midlife, who want evidence-based answers instead of gimmicks. We talk about: -What “menopause belly” actually is -The difference between fat storage and distribution -The role of estradiol, progesterone, and insulin resistance -How gut and thyroid health impact body composition -Misconceptions from outdated studies -Bloating, water retention, and what’s really going on with your hormones -What to know about synthetic hormones, DHEA, and sourcing your labs Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:56 menopause belly 6:16 where body fat comes from 10:55 inflammation and cardiovascular disease 15:06 ketogenic diet and menopause 18:40 setting up lifestyle habits 19:01 progesterone and body fat storage 25:21 testosterone & synthetic progestins 41:21 DHEA and conversions 57:38 sourcing your hormones CONNECT WITH KAIT: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/ Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfP CONNECT WITH MAVERICK: IG: https://www.instagram.com/maverickonlinecoaching/ SLAE: https://www.instagram.com/slaehormonesolutions/ Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/ Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching Ask anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.