"Why am I gaining weight?!" I sit down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN, to discuss a topic we all tend worry about. She explains the importance of focusing on nutrition (not calories), resistance training, and more.
Topics discussed:
00:40 - Why am I gaining weight in menopause?
01:13 - Background information
02:31 - What types of exercise should we be doing?
03:35 - 3 things you should be doing
05:00 - Importance of evidence-based research
05:41 - The Belly Fat Challenge
06:34 - About Dr. Mary Claire Haver's clinic
07:16 - The menopause community
Mary Claire Haver, MD, is an OB/GYN who has devoted her adult life to women’s health and menopause. She developed the first and only nutrition program created by a female OB/GYN, The Galveston Diet, designed for women in menopause. This program helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. You can find it here: https://galvestondiet.com/
Follow Dr. Haver:
Website: https://maryclairewellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmaryclaire
Pre-order The New Menopause here: https://galvestondiet.com/the-new-men...
The Menopause Masterclass is a series involving top medical professionals and subject matter experts addressing menopause and women’s health in midlife. I will speak with a curated selection of renowned experts to offer insights, actions, and answers to the most pressing questions about midlife and menopause. It is meant to be a free resource for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, to offer advice and assistance from the top experts on women’s health, and build a connected community of shared experiences. Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a substitute for professional care. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your individual medical situation.