Thank you for discussing this! Outside of specific procedures, Women’s health is never a topic of conversation in these universal terms, and it is such an important shared experience.
I know! I think a large part of it is the lack of research using women as participants due to all the hormonal complexities that make clinical trials more difficult. But I think this is starting to change! 💖🤞
Thank you!! Thank you! I am 48 and have gained so much weight in the last year in my mid section and feel so uncomfortable in my body. I wish we talked more about peri menopause and menopause.
I know! It's definitely a topic that doesn't get the attention it deserves! Luckily, I think there's a shift happening towards developing this area of research further!! 💖
I’m only 46 and now 2 years post menopause I gained 14lbs without any change to my lifestyle, this was so disappointing because I train regularly and eat healthy so I decided to take a deep dive into what causes this sudden weight gain in the tummy area and it’s due to the oestrogen deficiency our body starts to produces more insulin, the fat storing hormone. when we are in a chronic state of high insulin levels (even just a coffee with creamer) it’s almost impossible to loose weight regardless of how healthy our lifestyle is, As ageing women we need to avoid constant spikes of insulin to allow us to drain our primary source of fuel which is glycogen this allows us to switch to fat burning. Fasting for 16-20 hours may sound extreme but it’s so beneficial not only dose it keep our insulin levels balanced but it allows us to drain our glycogen tanks so for instance if we go on a walk fasted our body is more likely to use fat for fuel but it’s absolutely not necessary to exercise when fasting, We can still get amazing benefits from fasting and exercise when it’s convenient for our own individual circumstances. We sleep for 6-8 hours so that’s a big chunk of time fasting a 20 fast would look like nothing but water from 5pm-1pm the following day it so easy to adjust to but can feel strange at first. This isn’t starvation it’s perfectly healthy it’s like magic for inflammation the puffy fluffy feeling goes rapidly we just need to get comfortable with being hungry no food restrictions just balanced delicious meals in a 4-8 hours eating window ☺️
Thank you, Kirsten! I’m right there experiencing all of it. I do try to pack my diet with colorful, mineral and vitamin rich food, but still have room for improvement. You explained it so succinctly!
Hi Julia! I would say the same recommendations that I provided in the video still apply - just nutrient rich, plant forward meals and snacks. It's important to note that some thyroid-specific medications interact with food, so meal timing may require some planning to ensure that your meds are able to work optimally! 💖
My menstrual cycle got affected after taking creatine..first I am not sure but whenever I taking creatine I had my periode late..first attempt taking creatine I had my periode late then after ak stop taking creatine, it came back to normal just a few day after I stop consuming it..but I dont found many research that about this..I love the benefit of it but just dont know that it can affect my periods..😢
Oh my gosh, really!? I haven't seen any research on that side effect either. That's not good! Definitely stop taking creatine if you've noticed that happening.
@@KirstenAllen yea..i've try to search for a proper researched journal but couldn't find any..but i find some disscusion on reddit that some women experience the same issue with me..too bad though..cz creatine definetely help to boost my perfomance.. :(
Thanks for this. After a few high stress years, a transatlantic move and menopause, I find myself with an extra 20-30 pounds. It's time to buckle up and start making changes.
I appreciate you bringing up this topic. Menopause is something that needs to be discussed more so women know what to expect. Having said that I wish it were as easy as you make it sound to deal with the menopause weight gain. I have been exercising and eating along the lines of what you described for over ten years. It was great … until it wasn’t. So, what does someone do when they are already following your advice and it doesn’t work?
Great question! I would say, once the diet quality piece is there, the next step is timing of meals to work optimally with the fluctuating degree of insulin sensitivity throughout the day and assessing the nutrient breakdown of meals to work in harmony with your body's hormones as they move through the circadian rhythm. It's difficult to comprehensively answer this without knowing your specific daily food intake BUT I will say that we are able to metabolize carbs more effectively in the earlier parts of the day so structuring meals accordingly so that your breakfast meals vs. dinner meals work in concert with this. Also, being mindful of the nutrient makeup of the last thing you eat before bed to maximize your ability to tap into fat stores during the overnight fast is a key strategy as well. This is also important in setting you up for maximum sleep quality which will influence your insulin levels the following day. Sleep is so important! On top of that, there's many other factors at play in terms of the type of exercise you're doing, implementing stress management strategies, etc! Hope that's helpful! 💖
I appreciate this! I’m now postmenopausal and finding myself in this exact position. Pesky stomach fat! Thanks for the solid advice and paying attention to those of us going through the transition! ❤
Thank you for discussing this! Outside of specific procedures, Women’s health is never a topic of conversation in these universal terms, and it is such an important shared experience.
I know! I think a large part of it is the lack of research using women as participants due to all the hormonal complexities that make clinical trials more difficult. But I think this is starting to change! 💖🤞
Thank you!! Thank you! I am 48 and have gained so much weight in the last year in my mid section and feel so uncomfortable in my body. I wish we talked more about peri menopause and menopause.
I know! It's definitely a topic that doesn't get the attention it deserves! Luckily, I think there's a shift happening towards developing this area of research further!! 💖
I’m only 46 and now 2 years post menopause I gained 14lbs without any change to my lifestyle, this was so disappointing because I train regularly and eat healthy so I decided to take a deep dive into what causes this sudden weight gain in the tummy area and it’s due to the oestrogen deficiency our body starts to produces more insulin, the fat storing hormone.
when we are in a chronic state of high insulin levels (even just a coffee with creamer) it’s almost impossible to loose weight regardless of how healthy our lifestyle is, As ageing women we need to avoid constant spikes of insulin to allow us to drain our primary source of fuel which is glycogen this allows us to switch to fat burning.
Fasting for 16-20 hours may sound extreme but it’s so beneficial not only dose it keep our insulin levels balanced but it allows us to drain our glycogen tanks so for instance if we go on a walk fasted our body is more likely to use fat for fuel but it’s absolutely not necessary to exercise when fasting, We can still get amazing benefits from fasting and exercise when it’s convenient for our own individual circumstances. We sleep for 6-8 hours so that’s a big chunk of time fasting a 20 fast would look like nothing but water from 5pm-1pm the following day it so easy to adjust to but can feel strange at first.
This isn’t starvation it’s perfectly healthy it’s like magic for inflammation the puffy fluffy feeling goes rapidly we just need to get comfortable with being hungry no food restrictions just balanced delicious meals in a 4-8 hours eating window ☺️
Thank you, Kirsten! I’m right there experiencing all of it. I do try to pack my diet with colorful, mineral and vitamin rich food, but still have room for improvement. You explained it so succinctly!
Yayyy! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! 💖
Thank you! What's the best way to handle the postmenopausal hypothyroidism weight gain? Just started meds.
Hi Julia! I would say the same recommendations that I provided in the video still apply - just nutrient rich, plant forward meals and snacks. It's important to note that some thyroid-specific medications interact with food, so meal timing may require some planning to ensure that your meds are able to work optimally! 💖
My menstrual cycle got affected after taking creatine..first I am not sure but whenever I taking creatine I had my periode late..first attempt taking creatine I had my periode late then after ak stop taking creatine, it came back to normal just a few day after I stop consuming it..but I dont found many research that about this..I love the benefit of it but just dont know that it can affect my periods..😢
Oh my gosh, really!? I haven't seen any research on that side effect either. That's not good! Definitely stop taking creatine if you've noticed that happening.
@@KirstenAllen yea..i've try to search for a proper researched journal but couldn't find any..but i find some disscusion on reddit that some women experience the same issue with me..too bad though..cz creatine definetely help to boost my perfomance.. :(
Uggghhhhh the hot flashes!!!! 😮😅😅😅😮😮
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I initially thought you were referring to yourself in the title. I was like, but she only looks about 25-30🙂.
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How about a vegetarian ?
Same basic rules apply! Really make sure you get enough high quality protein with meals and snacks! 👌
So true! Very important topic! Thank you
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Thanks for this. After a few high stress years, a transatlantic move and menopause, I find myself with an extra 20-30 pounds. It's time to buckle up and start making changes.
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I appreciate you bringing up this topic. Menopause is something that needs to be discussed more so women know what to expect. Having said that I wish it were as easy as you make it sound to deal with the menopause weight gain. I have been exercising and eating along the lines of what you described for over ten years. It was great … until it wasn’t. So, what does someone do when they are already following your advice and it doesn’t work?
Great question! I would say, once the diet quality piece is there, the next step is timing of meals to work optimally with the fluctuating degree of insulin sensitivity throughout the day and assessing the nutrient breakdown of meals to work in harmony with your body's hormones as they move through the circadian rhythm. It's difficult to comprehensively answer this without knowing your specific daily food intake BUT I will say that we are able to metabolize carbs more effectively in the earlier parts of the day so structuring meals accordingly so that your breakfast meals vs. dinner meals work in concert with this. Also, being mindful of the nutrient makeup of the last thing you eat before bed to maximize your ability to tap into fat stores during the overnight fast is a key strategy as well. This is also important in setting you up for maximum sleep quality which will influence your insulin levels the following day. Sleep is so important! On top of that, there's many other factors at play in terms of the type of exercise you're doing, implementing stress management strategies, etc! Hope that's helpful! 💖
Yes thank you so much for this! You break it down so well. Next we need a menopause meal with you!!!
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This was very helpful. Thank you for taking the time and making this video.
That makes me so happy to hear! I'm glad it was helpful! 💖
I appreciate this! I’m now postmenopausal and finding myself in this exact position. Pesky stomach fat! Thanks for the solid advice and paying attention to those of us going through the transition! ❤
Happy to help! 💖💖💖
Great video!!! Thank you!
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