#263 - Perimenopause, weight gain & glucose sensitivity with Kate Deering

In our latest podcast episodes, Kate Deering @katedeeringfitness (my good friend and author of How to Heal Your Metabolism) and I dig into what’s normal for menopause and what’s not.A lot of women we work with are going through perimenopause and are experiencing weight gain and mood swings. And then many women end up going on extremely restrictive diets, which tends to make everything that much worse. So, let’s find out what you can do to navigate this time during every woman’s life.Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.You can review on Spotify HERE.LINKSJoin our Rebuild Your Metabolism ChallengeLearn more about our 16-week Winatlife Accelerator Program: Book your callSaturée productsFollow:Kitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldKate Deering @katedeeringfitnessSHOW NOTES02:14 - Eating what is workable within our current physiology02:50 - What is A1C?04:29 - Why restrictive diet and excessive exercise can cause glucose intolerance05:25 - What is Perimenopause? When and how does it happen in a woman's body?10:52 - Making serious life changes12:05 - Setting boundaries16:50 - Taking accountability21:15 - Why tracking your food is helpful23:48 - Focusing on the foundations first30:32 - Planning ahead32:10 - Supporting your system34:55 - Eating "enough"36:00 - Health benefits of strength training for Perimenopausal women43:00 - Lifestyle and habit changes45:18 - What women in Perimenopause should doAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands