Tweet Unfortunately because of hormone fluctuations, perimenopause weight gain is usually unavoidable for most women, and much of this increase in fat finds its way to the stomach area, say health experts. Women during their forties usually experience shifting in their body shapes. The average weight gain during the five to seven years–perimenopause–leading up to [...]

Tweet According to the Journal of Women’s Health article “Perimenopauseal Obesity,” health professionals state that in general the tendency to be overweight and obese are caused by an “imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure,” which means people who are overweight or obese simply consume more food than their bodies use for energy. However, the [...]

TweetAlthough many women experience perimenopause weight gain, they should also be aware that another health related condition, hypothyroidism, may also contribute to those additional pounds.