Learn why menopause affects weight gain, how estrogen impacts metabolism, and what nutrition and lifestyle strategies help midlife women feel better. If you’re in midlife and feel like your body is changing no matter what you do, you’re not imagining it. Weight gain during menopause is common but it isn’t as simple as “hormones make you gain weight.” Recent research reveals a more nuanced picture: age, lifestyle, and changes in energy metabolism all play a role. The good news