The Real Raw You Podcast: Navigating Post-Partum/ Menopausal Weight Gain, How to Decrease Fat + Increase Muscle Mass
Episode Number: [086]
Host: [Katie Duda]

Episode Overview:In this episode of the Real Raw You podcast, Katie Duda dives into a crucial and often misunderstood phase of life that brings about significant hormonal changes and shifts in our well-being: post-partum, peri-menopause & menopause. Join in on this must listen to conversation as we explore what happens during this stage of life, how hormones like estrogen and progesterone play a pivotal role, and how to navigate the challenges it often presents such as weight gain, low energy, anxiety & muscle loss.

Episode Highlights:

1. How Irregular/ Absent Cycles Are Like a Tube of Toothpaste Running Low
2. The Role of Estrogen and Progesterone
   1. Why you can no longer do what you used to do when you had a cycle
   2. What happens when these hormones are at low levels (when you don't have a cycle)
   3. How to adapt your lifestyle, diet & exercise to work with your low levels of estrogen
   4. Why HIIT exercise can lead to increased fat cell production
3. How to Optimize Fat Loss + Muscle Gain With Low Estrogen
   1. Sleep Tips
   2. The right type of exercise to lean into
   3. What foods to add in, and which ones to avoid
4. Impact of High Cortisol and Insulin Resistance

Conclusion:Navigating Post-Partum or Menopause does not have to be isolating, challenging or painful. This topic deserves an incredible amount of research and discussion, but unfortunately, has very little. When we have low estrogen and progesterone, we must make the appropriate shifts in our lifestyle, diet and exercise in order to optimize our well-being. Tune into the Real Raw You podcast for more insightful discussions on health, wellness, hormones & self-care.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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