One of the questions I get asked the most is how to manage midlife weight gain and my answer is simple, but not easy. Understanding the root of why your body is putting on weight and redistributing it in the belly is key to effectively getting that weight to melt away.

When I started experiencing the symptoms of menopause at 39, I was completely blindsided. None of my friends or peers were going through the same thing, leaving me feeling isolated and dismayed. Here, I share what has helped me feel better than ever, 7 years later.