Menopause Belly: Why It Shows Up (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)

Menopause Belly: Why It Shows Up (and Why It’s Not Your Fault)

It feels like it happened overnight: the sudden midsection weight gain that shows up uninvited, settles right below your high-rise waistband, and refuses to leave. Add it to the growing list of perimenopause hits—hot flashes, mood swings, exhaustion, brain fog—and yeah… this one stings.

In this episode, Megan and Charlotte get real about the so-called “menopause belly” (spoiler: the name is misleading). We break down what’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause, why weight gain is so common during this phase (which can last 7–10 years 😳), and why fat suddenly shifts to the midsection—even when your eating and movement haven’t changed.

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