It's common for women over 40 to notice a gradual increase in weight. Several factors contribute to this including for some, the start of perimenopause. Perimenopause is the years leading up to menopause that can bring about hormonal fluctuations that affect weight. Weight gain during perimenopause is a common experience for many women, and it is often influenced by a combination of hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors.
Losing weight and keeping it off is a tough challenge in treating obesity, even though it has many health benefits. Recent studies highlight a concept called "obesogenic memory," where the body remembers its previous weight through changes at the cellular level, making long-term weight loss harder.
