For years, it has been believed that metabolism slows with age, leading to weight gain. However, new studies suggest that the decrease in metabolic rate is not as significant as previously thought. The control of our eating and weight is highly influenced by hormones like leptin and ghrelin. In today's episode, we look at:

Leptin, the "I am full" hormone
Ghrelin, the "I need to eat" hormone
How leptin resistance affects us
Menopausal changes and how they affect leptin and ghrelin
The effect of hot flashes on cortisol
Insomnia and it's role in menopausal weight gain
Lifestyle changes and treatments to counteract weight gain

While every woman will go through menopause, we don't have to accept the weight gain associated with it. Understanding the hormonal control of eating and making targeted interventions can help you combat weight gain during the aging process.
 
Key moments in this episode are:
01:41 How metabolism changes as we age
03:00 Leptin and ghrelin: hormones that control our appetite
03:43 Discovery of leptin
04:52 Discovery of ghrelin
05:11 Balancing these 2 hormones
06:41 Evolution not keeping up with our environment
07:02 Leptin resistance
07:50 How menopause affects leptin and ghrelin
10:20 The role of insomnia and weight gain
11:01 How treatment of hot flashes combats menopausal weight gain
13:05 Addressing insomnia to help with menopausal weight gain
14:33 Using Myplate for better eating habits
15:37 The difference between and apple and a glass of apple juice
 
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