Menopause and Weight Essentials with Dr. Raina Patel

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show ( thedrfrancavillashow.c om Ever feel like your body just decided to rewrite the rules overnight — same workouts, same diet, but suddenly the scale (and your waistline) tell a totally different story? If you're in perimenopause or menopause and feeling blindsided by these changes, you're definitely not alone, and there's actually a clear, physiological explanation behind it. To break it all down, we sat down with Dr. Raina Patel, a primary care physician at the University of Chicago whose practice sits right at the intersection of her two biggest passions in medicine: menopause care and weight management. She's also the host of her own podcast, Finally with Dr. Raina Patel . Topics discussed: Why Weight Gain Happens During Menopause Small Shifts That Actually Move the Needle Muscle Mass and Menopause: Why It Deserves Your Attention Hormone Therapy and Weight: Setting Realistic Expectations Other Medical Interventions Worth Knowing About You're Never Alone: Wrapping Up the Menopause Conversation At the end of the day, menopause isn't something you have to navigate quietly or alone — and the more we talk about it, the easier it gets for every woman coming up behind us. If this conversation resonated with you, find the full episode with Dr. Raina Patel and dive deeper into the conversation. Connect with Dr. Patel: Instagram: drrainapatel Connect with me: Instagram: doctorfrancavilla Facebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. Francavilla Website: Dr. Francavilla Show Youtube: The Doctor Francavilla Show GLP Strong: glpstrong.com