Early Perimenopause Signs Women Over 40 Should Know
With Dr. Jolene Brighten
3 episodes
Menopause & Perimenopause Weight Loss
Body changes in perimenopause and menopause, what's hormonal and what isn't, and how to lose fat through it.
Body changes in perimenopause and menopause, what's hormonal and what isn't, and how to lose fat through it.
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Common questions
What is the first sign of perimenopause?
Dr. Brighten says it is not hot flashes or irregular periods. Progesterone is the first hormone to decline, so worsening PMS, irritability, breast tenderness and waking at night or very early in the days before your period can be the earliest signs, sometimes from age 35.
Can you lose weight after menopause while eating more food?
Bryn did. She went from a size 8 or 10 to a size six and lost over 25 pounds while working up to more than 2,000 calories a day. Nikkiey explains that the muscle Bryn built raised her resting metabolic rate, which is what lets her eat more.
Is all protein created equal?
No. Nikkiey explains that protein sources differ in essential amino acids and bioavailability. Animal proteins are complete, many plant proteins are incomplete, and whole foods like chicken and meat also carry vitamins and minerals that processed protein powders and bars don't.