It’s easy to feel like you need to take control when your body changes. You might have tried eating less, exercising more, or pushing yourself harder to get back to where you were.

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But during menopause, the body doesn’t respond in the same way.

As estrogen levels decrease, the body becomes more sensitive to stress – both physical and mental. Intense training, undereating, or irregular routines can have the opposite effect, making the body hold on to energy rather than release it.

At the same time, muscle mass and blood sugar regulation are affected, meaning the body responds better to stability than pressure. It’s not about doing more – it’s about doing the right things in a way your body can respond to.

Managing weight during menopause is less about quick fixes and more about creating the right conditions for your body over time.

It’s a different approach – but often a more sustainable one.

It can help to know:

Eating too little can make the body hold on to energy.

High stress can affect both hormones and weight balance.

Strength training supports muscle and metabolism.

Regular meals help stabilise blood sugar and hunger.

Recovery is an essential part of balance.

Alma’s tip:

Try to let go of the idea that you need to push harder. Instead, focus on creating stability – regular meals, movement that feels good, and enough rest. When your body feels safe, it often becomes easier to find a more balanced weight.