Menopause Weight Gain : Why Women Store Fat  in the Core & How to Reduce It Naturally

Menopause Weight Gain : Why Women Store Fat in the Core & How to Reduce It Naturally

 

Embracing Change: Your Body, Your Strength

One day, your favourite leggings feel perfect. Next, your midsection feels different - tighter, less forgiving and even your go-to activewear doesn't fit the same. This shift can be frustrating, but it's not about clothing. Many women experience weight gain around the midsection during perimenopause and menopause, and it's a sign that your body is evolving. The key is understanding these changes and learning how to support your body through this stage of life.

Why Is Your Body Changing

During perimenopause, estrogen levels decline, causing fat to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Cortisol levels can also increase, increasing core fat storage, especially under stress.

Additionally, metabolism naturally slows, muscle mass decreases, and insulin sensitivity shifts, making weight management more challenging. But  the right lifestyle choices can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more in control.

How to Support Your Body Through  This Transition

You have the wisdom and strength to navigate this transition, and nourish your body with whole foods, movement, and mindset shifts that work with your body, not against it.

1. Nourish Your Body with Anti- Inflammatory Foods

What you eat can balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and support metabolism. Prioritize:

Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts) for hormone detoxification.

Healthy Fats (avocados, nuts, olive oil) for hormone production

Lean protein (wild-caught fish, eggs, tofu, organic chicken) to preserve muscle mass

Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice) to support steady energy.

A Sample Day of Anti- Inflammatory Eating:

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and avocado, green tea.

Lunch: Grilled salmon over quinoa and kale salad with olive oil.

Snack: Chia Seed pudding with coconut milk and berries

Dinner: Stir-fried tofu or chicken with steamed broccoli and turmeric brown rice.

2. Strengthen Your Body Through Movement

As estrogen drops, preserving muscle is key to metabolism and strength. The most effective exercises include: 

Strength training (weights, resistance bands) to prevent muscle loss

Pilates and core-focused workouts to support the midsection

Walking and Yoga to manage stress and promote flexibility.

3. Reduce Stress and Prioritize Sleep

High cortisol levels make fat storage worse, especially in the abdomen. Manage stress with breathwork and meditation to calm the nervous system.

7-9 hours of quality sleep to aid hormone balance

Daily movement and nature exposure for relaxation

4. Shift Your Mindset and Build Lasting Habits

Start Small: Swap processed snacks for whole foods or add daily walks.

Stay Consistent: Small, sustainable actions lead to long-term results.

Practice Self Compassion: Your body is evolving, embrace it with kindness.

Find Support: Community, coaches, or workout buddies make a difference.

The Right Activewear For Your Evolving Body

Your body is shifting, and your activewear should support you- not fight against you.

Our Guashe leggings are designed with your needs in mind:

High compression waistband to support your core comfortably

No slipping or rolling down, so you can focus 100% on your workouts

Soft, Eco Friendly materials, for all-day comfort.

Designed for all workouts, from lifting to yoga

Thriving Through Menopause

Menopause isn't about slowing down, it's about adapting and thriving. With the right nutrition, movement, mindset, and support, you can feel strong, confident, and in control of your body.

If you are tired of leggings that don't support your journey, try our Eco-Friendly and high-compression, no-slip leggings designed to help you move confidently through every stage of life.

Because this chapter isn't an end, it's a powerful new beginning

@guashe.activewear—designed to support you as you become the strongest, most confident version of yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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