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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Feeling stuck or craving change lately? In this episode, Claudia shares how a simple impulsive hair-dye moment became a reminder that midlife is the perfect season to reinvent yourself. Whether it's c...

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85. Over 40 with More Hair 'Down There' & Everywhere?

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84. The Midlife Call-Up: How Hormone Shifts Become a Divine Invitation to Slow Down, Heal & Redefine Success

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In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I joined my good friend Jennifer Ragazzo, a Soul Aligned Wellness Coach, on her podcast, The Daily Surrender, to explore the sacred intersection of hor...

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83. Food Noise in Perimenopause: Why You're Always Hungry (and How to Fix It)

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