8 Reasons Why You're Gaining Weight in Perimenopause and Menopause

The Elise Tzurkov Podcast · Sep 8, 2026 · 10m

Why does weight gain suddenly feel different in perimenopause and menopause—even when your habitshaven’t changed? In this episode, I break down the 8 reasons your body may be changing, from muscle loss, shifting estrogen levels, and insulin resistance to poor sleep, gut issues, chronicstress, and too much cardio. You’ll learn why your clothes may fit differently even when the scale barely moves, why quick-fix diets can make things harder, and how to start working with your body instead of fighting against it. If your old weight-loss strategies no longer work, which of these eight factors…