Where did this unwanted weight come from and why won't it go away? 👀 A common complaint we hear in the Hormone Balance community about perimenopause is the stubborn abdominal fat that suddenly appears around age 45 - that no amount of crunches, cardio, or shakes seems to help. 🏋️‍♀️ Belly fat in perimenopause just isn't the same belly fat as in our 20's. Why not? 🩸 Changing blood sugar levels 🔥 Increased inflammation ⏬ Decreased metabolism 📉 Lower thyroid function 🦠 Microbiome changes 🥀 Declining estrogen If your hormones are out of balance, losing the stubborn abdominal fat is nearly impossible. There's an article in the bio that breaks down specific supplements and strategies to help with belly fat in perimenopause.