by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
If you’ve gained weight during perimenopause despite no significant change in your eating or exercise habits, you’re not imagining it and you’re not failing. The biology changed. Here’s exactly what changed and why. The Estrogen Withdrawal...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
The most common question I get from women who find this site is some version of this: “I’m in perimenopause and nothing is working, would GLP-1 help?” The honest answer is yes, with caveats about what to expect and how to set realistic goals. What...
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 | GLP-1 Medications, Supplements
When you’re eating significantly less than you used to, the gaps that appear in your nutrition aren’t obvious. You feel less hungry, you eat less, and the assumption is that less food equals fewer problems. The reality is that reduced food intake creates...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
When I started GLP-1 therapy, my provider mentioned they used a microdosing approach. I didn’t know what that meant, and the explanation made a significant difference in how I thought about the first months of treatment. Here’s what GLP-1 microdosing...
