{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Peri & Pause The Podcast","title":"What Actually Works for Menopause Weight Gain","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":591,"description":"In this follow-up episode of Perimenopause the Podcast, Jamie Gallagher moves beyond the \"why\" behind menopause weight gain and inflammation and focuses on the \"how.\"After explaining the science behind hormonal changes, inflammation, belly fat, insulin resistance, and metabolic slowdown in the previous episode, Jamie now shares practical strategies women can use to interrupt the cycle and regain control of their health. This episode explores resistance training, high-protein nutrition, the Mediterranean diet, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), GLP-1 medications, and why traditional approaches to weight loss often stop working during perimenopause and menopause.If you've been doing all the \"right things\" but still struggling with weight gain, inflammation, low energy, or changes in body composition, this episode offers a science-based roadmap for navigating this transition. \n00:00 – Welcome back and recap of the previous episode\n00:45 – Why understanding the \"how\" matters\n01:15 – Pillar One: Rebuilding your metabolic engine\n01:45 – Why endless cardio isn't the answer anymore\n02:00 – Resistance training and reducing inflammation\n02:30 – HIIT workouts and visceral fat reduction\n03:00 – Why protein becomes more important during menopause\n03:30 – Protein recommendations explained\n03:45 – The Mediterranean diet and obesity prevention\n04:15 – Alcohol's impact on belly fat and metabolism\n04:45 – Pillar Two: Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)\n05:15 – How estrogen influences fat distribution\n05:45 – Hormone therapy and inflammation reduction\n06:15 – What happens when hormone therapy stops\n06:30 – Pillar Three: GLP-1 medications explained\n07:00 – Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and women's health\n07:30 – Why women often respond differently than men\n07:45 – Protecting muscle while losing weight\n08:00 – The importance of strength training during GLP-1 use\n08:15 – Building a complete weight-loss strategy\n08:30 – The role of nutritionists, trainers, and clinicians\n08:45 – Changing your...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/blIqoXV8cJEwQkLxFiT2hhmzV5NFQ3SQUL8ePL6tRgE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMGVj/M2RkYjA1MGExODEw/MzY2Mjk3NzUwODE5/MmNmNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}