Why Am I Gaining Weight Around My Middle? The “Perimenopause Belly” Explained

Infographic showing the shift from pear-shaped to apple-shaped fat storage during the menopausal transition.

You’ve been eating the same way for years. You still go for your morning walks. Yet, seemingly overnight, your favorite pair of jeans won’t zip, and you’re noticing a “thickening” around your waistline that wasn’t there before. If this sounds familiar, you aren’t “losing your discipline.” You are likely experiencing one of the most frustrating … Read more