How To Lose Visceral Fat in Perimenopause & Menopause: Details in Description

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The combination of an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition, more than 25 grams of fiber per day, less than 25 grams of added sugar per day, zone 2 training, lifting heavy weights and stress management reduces visceral fat.

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from the American College of Culinary Medicine. She is a Louisiana State University Medical Center graduate and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society.
Dr. Haver was a clinical professor at UTMB and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Haver has served as a Hospitalist, Associate Residency Director, and Assistant Professor in her career. In 2021 she opened Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic dedicated to caring for the menopausal patient.
Dr. Haver has amassed over 3 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. She understands that menopause healthcare is in dire need of change and is proud to be leading the conversation.
Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet, and is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of The New Menopause, a quintessential guide to navigating the menopausal transition and life after reproduction ends.

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[Deirdresf]

The “how” is in the video description: “The combination of an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition, more than 25 grams of fiber per day, less than 25 grams of added sugar per day, zone 2 training, lifting heavy weights and stress management reduces visceral fat.”

[DeStresswithDee]

As a personal trainer for 40 years, now 57 this was very well explained. Thank you for sharing and helping others. ❤

[midalysfarrat]

I love how you keep it classy while sharing your knowledge to those misinformed 🙏🏻❤️

[Cubsbane]

It's so important to spread this information, because otherwise you really do feel insane. I'm only 31, but at 29 I started having problems with my hormones. I was active, I was eating well, but my weight kept creeping up. (Along with hair loss, hirsutism, irritability, mood swings, temperature sensitivity, hot flashes, night sweats, etc.) All the advice I could find to deal with this new, weirdly-distributed weight promoted cutting calories. I couldn't cut back any more! I wasn't about to starve myself, I knew that couldn't be the answer.

I've gotten a lot of it (though not all) under control with simple birth control, but my stomach remains larger than it's ever been, and very prone to bloating. This is something I can deal with, but whenever I see people say that calories in-calories out is the full picture I kind of want to explode. They have no idea of the role hormones play.

[kevabela]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I'm soooo tired of hearing doctors give the same old weight loss advice which DOESN'T WORK! For me, I finally overcame my fear of trying intermittent fasting. I'm doing 18/6 (fast from 9pm night until 3pm next afternoon; eat between 3pm and 9pm). I've started at just every other day. And I'm losing fat, not muscle! I feel really good, even energized, on the days I fast. Anyway, just this one 57 y/o experience with this somewhat new weight loss and healthy lifestyle approach.

[mariec.]

I'm a 59 y.o. woman going through a vicious menopause. But I'm thankful for the info i get from this doctor.🙏🏽I just heard of her about 1 month ago through Mel Robbins(May 2024) Also alot of the rude comments might be women dealing with the visceral fat and menopause depression and anger. Stay strong y'all 🌹👍🏾💪🏽

[lisakeplinger]

Your grace in handling these situations is a gift. Thank you for showing the way.❤

[madnessintomagic]

Mad respect for sliding in the “your mother” part…

[TB--]

My goodness, I wish I had a GP like you. My GP is female, but over the years she's been so quick try and put me on anti depressants - because she determined I was depressed. Actually, I had thyroid disease, was menopausal and have ankylosing spondylitis.

[bellaflora.]

I love how knowledgeable you are and how kind you are to the people who have a lack of understanding. This information is so key! Thank you!

[TheSnerggly]

Classy response. I honestly do not understand why people would attack this Doctor. We need more like her.

[KnowWhat]

But you never answered the question in the caption. How do you reduce it??!!! 🤷‍♀️

[kathyrall]

"now i wouldnt be a scientist if I didnt come with receipts" 👩‍🔬Love it!!

[sourgummiez]

Everyone commenting asking what can help ...read the description of this video! Lots of helpful information

[caracoates]

I loved that you responded so professionally and kind. One of the problems is personal trainers tend to be young and trying to find one that understands aging can be hard.

[HighVibeswithTK]

I have had several trainers and the majority of them know nothing about hormonal imbalances. I was trained like everyone else and my body never responded. In fact, I gained weight and it was fat and cellulite that I didn’t have before. I got worst! I didn’t know any better at the time and so I end up finding out that I had Hashimotos and within the past 5 years going through perimenopause… so less is better! You can’t kill us with an hour and half workout and tons of cardio and expect us to respond. WE WONT! We must work with our hormones and workout accordingly.

[spicymamioffour]

School ‘em Dr. Mary Claire, girl!! I love it❤

[melissaneal]

Omg! Thank you! I eat so well and cannot lose any weight!! I’ve tried prescription diet pills and nothing. It’s NOT what or how much I eat because I’m a celiac and am very careful with food and maybe eat out once a year and regret it. I’ve bought your books and just started to read them. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 38 and have just been gaining weight since then. I don’t miss the pain but I added another person in weight even though I was always fit…. I truly pray I find help with your books. Thank you for all that you do!! 💖

[Sammyklynn]

Wow, I am as impressed by your level of emotional intelligence and communication skills as I am by your knowledge of menopause. This is not something you commonly see on social media. Thank you for the advocacy too. I’m tired of young fit men thinking they know everything about body fat.

[susan_e]

Taking the 'high road' is always the best journey. Thank you for your dedication to improving the quality of women's health!!