Episode 236: Why Your Weight Won't Move in Perimenopause (And It's Not Willpower)

Hope Natural Health Podcast · Jul 2, 2026 · 8m

If you have cut out sugar, increased your daily steps, prioritized sleep, and skipped the wine yet the scale hasn't budged in months this episode is for you. Your discipline isn't the problem; the metabolic math your body is running during perimenopause is. We break down how fluctuating estrogen levels alter your insulin sensitivity at a cellular level, causing your body to store fat and stubbornly hold onto it. We also dive into the truth about GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide and tirzepatide), the critical lab work your doctor might be missing, and the significant muscle and bone density…