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Insulin Resistance
I 've been asked to put up some content about insulin resistance, so here is a run down on what it is and what is happening in menopause...
As estrogen declines through peri to post menopause, our bodies become less efficient at managing glycose. Estrogen plays a role in insulin sensitivity, where glycose is stored and how our muscles use glycose for energy.
Add less muscle, less strength training, poor sleep, chronic stress and a diet that isn't providing enough protein, fibre, good fats and complex carbs and we start moving towards insulin resistance.
This can show up as energy crashes, cravings, increased hunger, more abdominal fat and an afternoon slump.
Building and maintaining muscle through progressive strength training, moving after meals, eating enough of our macronutrients and supporting our overall metabolism will help our bodies become better at handling glycose.
Menopause is definitely the time to become more intentional about how we support our metabolism.
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Insulin Resistance
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