They call it , ‘The change’ and that is so appropriate because everything does exactly that. Body size, aches, pains, foggy brain, even taste buds either amplify or suppress the sweet, sour and seasoned joy of taste. Menopause can feel like your body has changed the rules overnight.
The weight starts to cling to your middle. You get that ‘ fupa’ or mid bulge that has the same boldness of a 19 year old in a bikini. Sleep feels harder, cravings feel louder, and energy dips just when you need it most.I know this season. I know what it feels like to wonder if the old “rules” will ever work again — eat less, move more, try harder. It’s exhausting.Honestly, with the onset of all of these changes plus life events of parents getting older and passing on, I honestly was at my wits end. Tired. I found myself sitting for long periods of time just thinking. Not moving. Not reading. Just sitting and living through my imagination because my moving would reveal yet another change that I was not prepared for or happy with. This internal dialogue, or what I later understood was prayer that I had within myself, and that I actually had begun calling out to higher authorities for clarity and that feeling of hope. Then entered, GLP-1.GLP-1 medications are changing stories like these.

Why GLP-1s Work So Well in Menopause

• Weight Loss that Sticks: Menopause slows metabolism and shifts fat to the belly. GLP-1s calm appetite, help shed visceral fat, and make weight loss possible again — even with hormones in flux.
• Better Blood Sugar & Insulin Sensitivity: Perimenopause often ramps up insulin resistance. GLP-1s lower A1C, stabilize glucose, and protect against diabetes.
• Heart Health Protection: They improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation — a gift, since heart disease risk rises after menopause.
• Less Food Noise, More Freedom: GLP-1s quiet the “mental chatter” about food, allowing you to eat with intention, not impulse.

Your Hormones in Midlife

This stage isn’t just about estrogen.

• Estrogen & Progesterone drop, affecting metabolism, mood, and sleep.
• Insulin rises, making belly fat more stubborn.
• Cortisol can spike, leading to stress weight.
• Thyroid hormones may shift subtly, adding fatigue and brain fog.

Understanding this hormone cocktail is empowering — because it means you can work with your body, not against it.

A Mind-Body-Spirit Shift

GLP-1s aren’t just about pounds lost — they’re about clarity, energy, and reclaiming joy.
When the mind is quiet, the body feels lighter, and the spirit feels free to dream again.This is your season to reset. To nourish your body. To feel powerful in your own skin.If you’re considering GLP-1 medication during menopause, talk with your healthcare provider about:

• Baseline labs (blood sugar, thyroid, cholesterol)
• Bone health monitoring if you’re losing weight quickly
• Whether hormone therapy could support your goals

Interested in More Information?💻 Download my GLP-1 Menopause Guide — a free resource with practical steps, food ideas, and tips for navigating this season with confidence.