Perimenopause Weight Loss: Why It's SO HARD (And Exactly How to Fix It) | Leslie Weidner (ENCORE)

Leslie Weidner is a nutritionist with over a decade of experience in nutrition and dietetics. She specializes in guiding women through the complex journey of perimenopause, helping them navigate hormonal changes with personalized nutrition plans and lifestyle adjustments.

Over the past 5 years, Leslie has empowered women in perimenopause to make sustainable, healthy habit changes. In 2023, she moved from Kirkland, Washington to Scotland where she lives with her family. She coaches women virtually through her company Leslie Weidner Nutrition.

We learn:

Why keto, high protein and other fad diets fail
The importance of fiber for perimenopausal women
Weight cycling leads to extra weight gain in the long run
Visceral fat is a concern for health, not just appearance
Why the scale isn’t the best indicator for health
Self-acceptance is important as bodies change with age
How diet influences mental health
How women metabolize alcohol differently during perimenopause
Hormonal changes lead to increased fatigue and sleep issues
Hormone replacement therapy can provide relief for some women
Eating less and exercising more backfires during perimenopause
Morning sunlight can regulate circadian rhythms
How social media can contribute to stress and disrupt sleep

Connect with Leslie:

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