Weight gain, especially weight gain around the abdominal region, is yet another annoying symptom that pops up during the menopause transition. This blog post is a deep dive into what menopausal weight gain is, causes of weight gain, especially in the abdominal region, and some research-backed strategies for managing it effectively, emphasizing the roles of nutrition and exercise.

This is a quick(ish) guide to everything you need to know about menopause. I’ll cover the definition of menopause, why I like to refer to a “menopause transition”, common symptoms, why women in the menopause transition need to eat differently and train differently, and health concerns that are more common for women in the menopause transition, hormone therapy, and the benefits of menopause.