#203 The 5 Real Causes of Weight Gain (And Why It's Not Your Fault)

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Why is this weight creeping on even when I’m doing everything right?" You're not alone — and you're definitely not to blame. In this powerful episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya, we uncover the real reasons behind weight gain, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

Inspired by Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen’s interview on The Mel Robbins Podcast, we explore the five causes of midlife weight gain that have nothing to do with willpower — including hormonal shifts, insulin resistance, medications, your brain chemistry, and the biology of set point theory.

You’ll walk away with more than just understanding — you’ll get real solutions and compassion for your journey.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why weight gain during menopause is driven by biology, not failure

• How insulin resistance and estrogen loss affect your metabolism

• The surprising role medications play in weight gain

• How your brain’s reward system and “set point” are working against you

• Why shame is more dangerous than sugar

• What you can do today to feel better — and stop blaming yourself

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen (@rociosalaswhalenmd)

• The Mel Robbins Podcast: Ep. "The #1 Weight Loss Doctor on Ozempic & Obesity"

• #46 Shame & Get the Kleenex episode of Menopause Made Easy with Tanya https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/knNt1hJqmUb 
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