Why Stress Makes Midlife Weight Loss So Much Harder (Especially During Perimenopause & Menopause)

Many women notice weight gain in midlife despite eating well and exercising. One often-overlooked factor is stress. In this article, nutritionist I explain how stress hormones like cortisol affect metabolism, belly fat, sleep, and cravings during perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do to support your body instead.