82. Why You Might Gain Weight on HRT & What to Do About It

82. Why You Might Gain Weight on HRT & What to Do About It

Many women start hormone therapy expecting relief from hot flashes, brain fog, and mood swings - only to be frustrated when the scale starts creeping up.

While providers often dismiss it, weight gain on HRT is a real experience for many. In this episode, Claudia explains why it happens, which hormones play a role, and what you can do to support your metabolism in midlife.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • How progesterone can sometimes trigger water retention (even though it's a diuretic)
  • Why estrogen balance matters for fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and fluid shifts
  • The risks of too much testosterone and how it impacts weight and symptoms
  • The natural metabolic changes over 40 that make weight management harder
  • Key nutrition strategies: prioritizing lean protein, fiber, and smart carbs while watching hidden calories from fats
  • The importance of gut health, daily detox, and pooping regularly for hormone balance

Links Mentioned:

Ep. 67: Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It

Ep. 78: Undereating After 40: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

Progesterone Therapy & Thyroid Function

Walking 7000 Steps a Day

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Optim Ring

Pedometer to Track Steps

Optimizing Adult Protein Intake

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107. Brain Fog & Memory Loss in Perimenopause: How to Get Clear & Calm Again

107. Brain Fog & Memory Loss in Perimenopause: How to Get Clear & Calm Again

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106. GLP-1s in Perimenopause: What Most Providers Are Missing

106. GLP-1s in Perimenopause: What Most Providers Are Missing

GLP-1 medications and peptides are everywhere right now - but the conversation around them has become loud, polarized, and often missing context. In this episode, I share why I intentionally waited to...

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105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles

105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles

What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a leading menopause expert and autho...

8 Huhti 53min

104. The Missing Piece Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms: Your Nervous System

104. The Missing Piece Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms: Your Nervous System

If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, gaining weight, and like nothing is working anymore, this episode is for you. These symptoms aren't just about hormones; they're often signs of a dysregulated ner...

1 Huhti 18min

103. Feeling Burnt Out in Perimenopause? Here's What Your Body Actually Needs

103. Feeling Burnt Out in Perimenopause? Here's What Your Body Actually Needs

Feeling more tired, anxious, or irritable in your 40s—but still pushing through like you always have? In this episode, Claudia shares why the "hustle mode" that may have worked in your 30s starts to b...

25 Maalis 14min

102. Undereating In Perimenopause: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

102. Undereating In Perimenopause: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

Discover why undereating after 40 wrecks your hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—and how to finally fuel your body for better energy, sleep, and mood. Are you undereating without even realizing it? In ...

18 Maalis 13min

101. High Cortisol After 40: Busting Myths & What You Really Need to Focus On

101. High Cortisol After 40: Busting Myths & What You Really Need to Focus On

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're diving deep into cortisol, the stress hormone that plays a significant role in our health, especially for women over 40. If you've been feeling exhau...

11 Maalis 13min

100. Midlife Health: What Actually Moves the Needle After 40

100. Midlife Health: What Actually Moves the Needle After 40

Today marks our 100th episode! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned - personally and professionally - about health, hormones, and thriving after 40. This episode isn't about supplements or the...

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