Here are some of the key factors that can make this time of life more challenging , and how we can make small but powerful changes to feel like ourselves again — strong , energized , and glowing from the inside out .
Hormonal Changes
Decreased Physical Activity
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The frustrating cycle of losing and gaining , and feeling like we ’ re never quite in control of our bodies , takes a toll , not just on our physical health , but on our mental health and confidence as well . And as we move through the peri- and postmenopausal years , things can feel even trickier , with shifting hormones , changing metabolism , and life demands that leave little time for self-care .
Here are some of the key factors that can make this time of life more challenging , and how we can make small but powerful changes to feel like ourselves again — strong , energized , and glowing from the inside out .
Hormonal Changes
As we enter menopause , our estrogen levels naturally decline . Estrogen plays a crucial role in regulating body weight and maintaining lean muscle mass , which helps us burn calories more efficiently . When estrogen drops , our metabolism tends to slow down , and many of us notice an increase in abdominal fat , aka the “ midlife middle .”
This is totally normal , but understanding what ’ s happening in our bodies is the first step in taking back control .
Decreased Physical Activity
Many women in midlife are juggling work , family , caregiving , and countless other responsibilities , which leaves little time or energy for body movement . Add to that , working long hours at sedentary jobs and our tendency to prioritize the needs of others over our own , it ’ s no wonder we struggle to stay consistent .
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