by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
If you’ve gained weight around your middle during perimenopause or menopause without any big change in how you eat or move, you’re not imagining it and you’re not failing. The biology changed. Your experience is real and documented, and understanding...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
The most frustrating part of trying to lose weight during menopause isn’t the difficulty, it’s being told the same advice that doesn’t work. Eat less, move more. Reduce calories. Add cardio. For women in perimenopause and menopause, this advice...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
I started GLP-1 therapy at 47, in the early stages of perimenopause. The experience of trying to lose weight in that window, and talking to enough women who’ve been through the same thing, has made it clear that menopause-related weight gain is a distinct...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most studied supplements in existence, with a broad evidence base across cardiovascular health, inflammation, brain function, and metabolism. Whether they specifically help with fat loss is a narrower question with a more nuanced...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | Supplements
Vitamin D gets brought up in weight loss discussions often enough that it’s worth addressing honestly: what the connection is, how significant it actually is, and what to do about it. The short version: Vitamin D deficiency doesn’t cause obesity, and...
