The Refined Fit

Menopause weight gain isn't just about calories. Cortisol - your body's stress hormone - plays a much bigger role than most women are ever told. And if you've been eating well, maybe even exercising more than ever, yet still watching the scale creep up (especially around your middle), this is the piece of the puzzle that's probably missing. As estrogen(1) declines, your body becomes significantly more sensitive to stress. The result? Increased belly fat, relentless cravings,