Menopause & Weightloss EXPLAINED with Laura Lambe #003
About Laura Lambe
Laura Lambe, Menopause Practitioner and member of The British Menopause Society. Laura is also the Founder of Menopause Mastery, a 1-1 private treatment plan for women looking to reduce menopausal symptoms naturally and also lose up to 50lbs of menopausal weight loss inside 6 months.
Summary
Laura Lambe, a menopause practitioner, discusses the different stages of menopause and the three main concerns women experience: symptoms, health concerns, and body composition shifts. She debunks common myths about menopause and weight gain, such as the belief that HRT or supplements can drive weight loss. Lambe explains that the natural increase in visceral fat during menopause is driven by hormonal shifts, inflammation, gut health, and other factors. She recommends focusing on gut health, increasing protein and fiber intake, consuming whole grain carbohydrates, and incorporating antioxidant-rich foods to reduce visceral fat and improve overall health.
Takeaways
Menopause can be broken down into three stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Women may experience symptoms, health concerns, and body composition shifts during these stages.
Common myths about menopause and weight gain include the belief that HRT or supplements can drive weight loss. Metabolism does not significantly change during menopause, and fasting is just a tool to create a calorie deficit.
The natural increase in visceral fat during menopause is driven by hormonal shifts, inflammation, gut health, and other factors. Focusing on gut health, increasing protein and fiber intake, consuming whole grain carbohydrates, and incorporating antioxidant-rich foods can help reduce visceral fat and improve overall health.
It's important for women to give themselves grace and embrace this next stage of life as a gift, while also seeking knowledge and learning how to thrive during menopause.
Sound Bites
"Menopause can be broken down into three areas: perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause."
"HRT does not drive weight loss. Metabolism is not broke."
"The biggest drive around why women gain weight is their visceral fat."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Menopause
07:29 Common Complaints: Weight Gain during Menopause
11:59 Causes of Weight Gain during Menopause
18:52 Managing Weight through Gut Health
22:03 Nutrition Tips for Weight Loss during Menopause
Resources
You can find Laura Lambe on Instagram or at The Menopause Lab
