Muscle is your metabolic currency. Without strength training to build and protect, metabolism declines.
Master your blood sugar. Perimenopause changes insulin sensitivity. If we don’t stabilize blood sugar first, medication becomes a bandage.
Protein is non-negotiable. Menopausal women should aim for a protein intake of roughly .8 or 1 to 1 of their ideal body weight.
Mental readiness matters. If your relationship with food is chaotic, medication may quiet appetite, but it won’t heal emotional triggers.
This is a health decision, not a shame decision. Women often seek medication from a place of self-criticism. The most successful outcomes happen when the decision comes from empowerment.
