Menopause weight gain isn’t about willpower — and it’s definitely not just calories. If you’ve been told to “just eat less and move more” and it still isn’t working, you’re not doing anything wrong. During menopause, falling oestrogen levels slow metabolism and shift fat storage to the middle. Add changes in insulin and cortisol, and suddenly the same approach that once worked… doesn’t. That’s why forcing a calorie deficit alone often leads to: • stronger cravings • exhaustion • stubborn belly f

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