How to combat perimenopause weight gain?

I completely understand how frustrating and scary it feels when your body suddenly changes and you feel out of control. I used to cry looking at the scale every week. Once I accepted that this is a natural phase and stopped stressing, my body finally started responding to mild exercises.

Haan, weight gain during this time is so stubborn na. I stopped snacking on biscuits with my evening tea and shifted to roasted chana or makhana. Small changes like this really help control the sudden weight spikes without making you feel starved.

Do not worry so much about the weight, it happens to all of us as we get older. Just make sure you are eating green vegetables from the local market and walking in the fresh air. Keeping the mind happy and peaceful is the most important thing.

As hormone levels drop, women naturally lose muscle mass, which slows down the metabolism. To counter this, focusing on muscle retention through basic resistance exercises or bodyweight squats is key. Combine that with a slightly higher protein intake to see a difference.