Will HRT help me lose belly fat?

Once hormones are more in line with where they were before menopause, weight loss can begin to occur.

Will taking estrogen help me lose weight?

Are you one of those women who has spent the past few years super focused on your diet, your exercise, heck, maybe you even have tried intermittent fasting, but you still can't lose weight or maybe you've gained even more weight? You are not alone and there is an explanation as to why this happens during menopause.

According to the article written by Univ Chicago Medicine, the weight gain starts during perimenopause, the seven to ten years prior to menopause. Basically, the years where your body is transitioning into menopause. This is also the time where you may start to experience night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings and the dreaded weight gain. These symptoms are a result of hormone fluctuations in the amount of estrogen and progesterone your body is producing.

Does menopause weight gain go away?

It's likely from the fluctuations in hormones along with a decrease in muscle mass which means we are burning less calories, therefore more fat accumulates. It's a vicious cycle. We lose muscle tone and accumulate more fat as our metabolism is slowing down, contributing to more weight gain. And that cycle continues.

I've also seen studies that show that fat, specifically belly fat can be a storage area for estrogen. So as our bodies decline in its estrogen production, they hold onto more fat, so they have a storage of estrogen when needed.

What is the best medication for menopause weight gain?

Actually, a better question to ask is what are the best medications (with an S) for menopause weight gain?

For me HRT was a great start, and I did well for while with the traditional methods of exercise, mindful eating, specifically protein and good old fashion will-power. But then my weight loss stalled, and I still had another 12-15 pounds I wanted to lose. What's a menopausal woman to do?

I had seen first-hand my father-in-law loose about 40 pounds on Ozempic. Then I started to hear how we common folk, those who don't qualify based on insurance requirements could now be given a chance to try the GLP-1 medications, so I began a quest to see where I might find something affordable for me.

Joi and Blokes Weight Loss Programs to the rescue. Joi Women's Wellness and Blokes are female and male version of wellness on-line telehealth programs.

When I was working with my Joi certified coach in discussions of my continued HRT prescriptions, she suggested that I try semaglutide to see if it could help me lose those last 12-15 pounds. I opted to follow her advice and purchased 4-months' worth (2-vials) of semaglutide. I've been on the medication almost three months and I have lost 11 pounds, so I'm getting very close to my weight loss goal.

It seems adding Semaglutide to your HRT therapy might very well be the best combination of medications for menopause weight loss. See coupon at end of article to get 10% off. I pay right at $236/month for my semaglutide.

The combination of HRT + Semaglutide was what it took to lose the last 12-15 pounds.

What hormones help you lose weight?

During this time, we ladies notice that we tend to gain weight around our abdomen and even upper backs. This shift in where the fat is deposited is due to the hormonal changes in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone related to menopause. While genetic factors do play a part, women can control menopausal weight gain by adding back the hormones that they are gradually decreasing. This is why we study Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Weight Loss support.

Simply, our hormones are out of whack and the type of weight that comes from this fact isn't good for us. The implications of weight gain at menopause cannot be overstated.

Does HRT help with menopause weight gain?

Dr. Michael Green, MD, OB/GYN Chief Medical Officer of WINONA stresses that we must be concerned about the weight gain because of the negative effects it has on our overall health. The key with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is that its goal is to correct hormone imbalances. Once you achieve a more balanced level of hormones; weight maintenance and weight loss can begin.

Women who are taking HRT tend to have less body fat, especially belly or visceral fat. (that's the really bad fat BTW) In addition, the extra weight increases risk of:

• Cardiovascular disease

• High blood pressure

• Cancer

• Stroke

• Arthritis

• Breathing problems

• Type 2 Diabetes

Ways to Prevent & Reverse Menopause Weight Gain

1. Try Hormone Replacement Therapy - Taking HRT can have powerful, positive effects on preventing weight gain and losing weight.

2. Seek Improvement in Sleep - Night sweats associated with menopause can create an endless cycle of fatigue. HRT could help alleviate night sweats.

3. Regain Lean Muscle Mass - As we age, muscle mass typically decreases, while fat levels increase. When muscle mass decreases, so does your metabolism, and the number of calories you need per day. Focus on eating adequate protein for your ideal body weight.

4. Switch the Workouts - Try lifting weights over your typical cardio routine.

5. Accept Mood & Anxiety Changes - Women in menopause have an increased rate of anxiety and depression, they just do. If progesterone levels have fallen, it means our natural antidepressant isn't working as it was and depression can follow.

6. Move More - Lack of exercise can contribute to menopausal weight gain.

7. Intermittent Fasting - If you allow yourself a limited number of hours a day you can eat, you'll likely eat less.

8. Pay Attention what eat and drink - Eat whole foods, lots of protein to spare your muscle and fiber so you'll feel full and satisfied. Cut back or cut out alcohol, they are empty calories.

9. GLP-1 Medications - Consider adding Semaglutide (generic Ozempic) to your HRT to see if that combination works more effective then HRT alone.

Switch from cardio to weight lifting to build muscle which will burn more energy.

Best Hormone Therapy for Weight Loss

Did my weight just fall off? Actually, it didn't just fall off. I started HRT and incorporated many of the solutions I mention in this article. I was doing Intermittent Fasting, counting my macros, with special attention to how much protein I was taking in and in a nine-month period, I lost 30 pounds. Was it easy? No. Did I have to work at it? Yes. But for me, the Hormone Replacement Therapy got me started and helped me to continue seeing results, which kept me motivated. Not being woken up several times during the night, by the dreaded night sweats and feeling more like the ole' me was enough to get me on track.

But it was the addition of Semaglutide from Joi Women's Wellness that helped me achieve the last 12-15 pounds of weight loss. Sometimes it takes a combination of weight loss strategies to truly find what works for you.

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