Managing Menopause Weight Gain With Expert Support
Weight changes during menopause can feel confusing and frustrating. At Arcara Access, we help you understand what’s happening in your body so you can respond in ways that work for you.
Why Does Menopause Cause Weight Gain?
As hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause, your body undergoes significant changes. Metabolism slows, fat distribution changes, and muscle mass decreases. Even if you keep the same habits as when you were young, you may find yourself gaining weight, especially around your belly.
Studies show that women gain an average of 1.5 pounds yearly during midlife. Many may notice increased fat around the abdomen, in particular. Decreasing estrogen levels, stress, and sleep changes all contribute to this. The weight gain can be discouraging, but it’s not permanent, and you have options.
How Long Does Menopause Weight Gain Last?
Menopausal weight gain doesn’t follow a strict timeline. For some women, it begins in perimenopause and continues for years afterwards. With the right support, you can ease or even reverse it.
Symptoms Linked to Menopausal Weight Gain
Changes in your body might catch you off guard, especially if your habits haven’t shifted much. Some of the most common symptoms related to menopause include:
- Belly fat that wasn’t there before
- A slower metabolism despite the same eating habits
- Fatigue or low energy
- Increased bloating or fluid retention
- Difficulty losing weight even with exercise
- Emotional distress or self-image concerns
These symptoms aren’t just signs of aging, despite what people say. They’re actually your body’s way of signaling that you need support and hormonal balance.
What Can You Do About It?
Weight gain during menopause is not your fault, and you don’t have to figure out how to reverse it on your own. At Arcara Access, we offer effective therapies grounded in both science and compassion. Here’s how we help:
Hormone Testing and BHRT
We begin with advanced hormone testing to identify imbalances that affect metabolism, energy, and weight. From there, we use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) to restore natural hormone levels. This can help reduce belly fat, improve sleep, and support long-term health.
Menopause Supplements
We offer medical-grade, personalized supplements tailored to your body’s unique needs. These may include vitamin D, magnesium, B vitamins, or other nutrients that support metabolism and hormonal balance. All supplements are shipped directly to your home.
Peptide Therapy
Peptides are natural compounds that help your body recover, repair, and function better. Peptide therapy helps with fat loss, energy, and inflammation, supporting you from the inside out. This service is available as an optional add-on.
Mental Health Support and Coaching
Menopause weight gain often brings emotional challenge, too. That’s why our wellness support includes tapping, talk therapy, and weekly coaching. These services help you stay grounded, motivated, and confident throughout your care.
Nutritional Support and Supplementation
We use lab work and lifestyle insights to build personalized plans to ease fatigue, bloating, sugar cravings, and hormone-related symptoms. High-quality supplements and nutrition changes can support your mood, metabolism, and sleep.
You’re Not Alone, and You’re Not Out of Options
Menopausal weight gain can feel like a setback, but it doesn’t define you. With the right care, this stage can become a time of renewal – a chance to reconnect with your strength and sense of self.
We’ll meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and walk with you every step of the way. Schedule your free discovery call today or call us to take the first step.
FAQs
Why am I suddenly gaining so much weight?
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can slow your metabolism and increase fat storage, especially around the belly – even if your habits haven’t changed.
How to tell if weight gain is hormonal?
If weight gain shows up alongside symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, or mood swings, and your usual routines no longer work, hormones could be the cause.
How do I stop hormonal weight gain?
We start with hormone testing, then use BHRT, supplements, nutrition, and coaching to support your body and help restore balance.
What are the symptoms of low estrogen?
Common signs include hot flashes, belly weight gain, poor sleep, anxiety, and low energy, especially during perimenopause or menopause.
