All About Perimenopause - Symptoms, Diet, Weight Loss and More!

⭐️ Jessica Valant, physical therapist and Pilates Teacher, talks all about her own journey with perimenopause and the perimenopause symptoms you can learn to manage on your own! Learn about perimenopause weight gain and what you can do to address this, as well as fatigue and hormone imbalances also associated with perimenopause. ⭐️

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Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Please stop if you feel any pain or dizziness. You understand that physical activity can pose a risk and by watching this channel and these videos you assume all risk and release Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, from all liability.

[HM_Grannydilla]

Ive just been to see my doc, im 46 and have been in perimenopause for about 6 plus years. His words were you're too young and probably imagining these symptoms. I then told him i will change my doctor because any man who minimises my reality, can bugger off. He was a bit shocked and then apologized. We will now run some tests on day 14 of my cycle. Its a small win, but I'll take it!

[MiaJohnson-xm]

Me personally, I started losing the most weight after reading the book Woman’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, a few things you are mentioning in this video are also in the book

[cwb]

The weight gain happened to me practically over night. I put on over 10 pounds and it was shocking. I had to do a complete overhaul on my food intake and that’s when I started doing Pilates. I’m stronger now then I’ve ever been. It’s been extremely hard to get the extra weight off but I’m getting close to my normal weight, however my stomach does not look like it did before. I naturally started upping my protein. I could tell my body was craving it so I listened. Lots of protein is important at this point in life. I’m learning to accept this change and difference in my body and doing much better. I got quite depressed for a while. I actually feel better now then I did when I was younger.

[rmac]

I'm turning 40 in 6 days, 3 weeks ago I saw a new GP, after breaking down in tears in her office after 2 years of these symptoms, she ordered hormone test and baisicaly confirmed im perimenopause. Started on oestrogen gel... not seen any changes yet, still tired and suffer with nightsweats and extreme tiredness... but I'm hopeful that I now now I'm not losing my mind. Nobody prepares you for this. I'm irritable and sometimes I have pure brain fog and sit at work lost, like I have forgotten how to do my job. My biggest upset is I've put on about 2 stone in 18 months, I'm an active person and none of my clothes fit... its so stressful and upsetting. I will definitely be taking this advice.... I need to get my shape back, I don't even recognise myself in the mirror anymore, its awful. Glad I came across this video... ill try anything at this point.

[lorraineowens]

1st: Have hormones tested. Hormone panel - Dutch test.

2end: increase protein intake. .(.5grams)

3rd: decrease sugar- processed carbohydrates- alcohol

4th: workout constantly moving. Lift weights. Twice a week

5th: sleeping is a MUST.

6th: weighted blanket.

[TheeAntiChris]

Us women have to go through WAY too much in life. It’s so unfair.

[kellyspryszak]

Thank you so much. Im 43 now, and man ...thebweight just piles on, now. I maintained (without much effort) around 115-120 my adult life and have gained over 20 lbs in what feels like overnight. The insomnia, the hot flashes, the inconsistent cycles...its exhausting. I'm struggling to get myself to the gym or even to workout in ny home. I have all the necessary equipment, im just SO tired and everything hurts! My hormones checked out ok, but my triglycerides are high, even though my cholesterol is normal. I have aliver enzyme that's very low, too which is weird, but the nurse practitioner that ordered the tests isnt concerned. Im glad i found your channel, I'll definitely be watching more and going back to view your workouts. My goal right now is to start following more women that are in a similar season as I am. Its helping to not feel so alone, so THANK YOU ❤

[TonyaA]

I started experiencing such at about 35 ish im now 39 went to doctors and none will do the hormones test. One just wanted to put me on antidepressants. I didn't take them due to bad past experiences with such meds in my early 20.

I been prayin God heals and delivers me from all this.
Went from living normal to hot flushes, trouble sleeping, heart palps, night sweats, tiredness, appatite swings from not hungry to hungry all the time, anxiety like never before and afraid to drive and go places and many more that's just a few.
Oh my periods fluctuate some months a lil later than usual some earlier and some on point and heavier flow on my first few days worse than I use to ...
All the docs keep saying is im to young . My maternal grandmother went into menopause at 42 and one of my cousins at like 36. But docs keep saying im to young and I know there is changes that have been taking place big time in my body .. Docs sometimes make you feel like you are crazy and don't know what we talking about and refuse to listen...

Many have gotten alot better over time phew... Thank God ... God bless each of you ladies going through perimenopause and I pray you get better sending love.

[PeriMeno-Pod-]

My sister and I just started a channel here for perimenopause .. It can be so brutal! Thank you for sharing. sending love sis!

[WindsofChange]

Thank you for this video. I’m 48 and I thought I was going crazy and thankful I’m not alone in this.

[She_is_P]

This makes so much sense. I am turning 38 in two months and I have been experiencing all of these things this is helpful.

[jennifermichel]

Menopause Taylor on YouTube is amazing and explains menopause in a way you'll never hear from a doctor.

[oliviaedralin]

I’m so glad I ran into your channel. I’m 54 and it feels like belly weight just came on suddenly!!!! I never had to struggle w weight before. … now it’s like tug of war!!!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️w diet and exercise. But I’m so glad I saw this!

[LisaMosele]

Thank you for these excellent tips. 🙏 I am 51 and I have put on around 10 kilos after losing about 25 kilos at 48 years old and maintaining it during some very challenging times for around 3 years. I am determined to get back there. 💪

[persephone]

Thank you I really needed this . I’m 43 now and cried today because I think I’m perimenopose. This is supposed to be a time Shen life restarts after a hard time and I don’t want to lose my youth Altogether. That gave me hope

[jeanniefromtahini]

SO helpful! |I am 42 and never had anyone, doctor or otherwise, mention perimenopause. My body very suddenly started reacting the way you described and I just assumed I needed to lay off the workouts. I do my best to keep moving with yoga, but when I do an "intense" workout or even do a simple weight lifting session it takes me days to recover. I mentioned it to my GP and their advice was not helpful. I am certainly going to make an appointment asap with my obgyn to have this angle checked out!

[beezer]

Thank you so much for this! I've literally asked for hormone tests for the past 2 years, and EVERY single time, the OBGYN says she'll run base checks, but they won't tell her anything. I've literally had no help by the actual doctor and I'm almost 42 and I've had a drastic shift since I turned 40. The women in my family go through menopause very early so I'm not surprised I started at 39/40. I got my period very young, had just turned 11 years old, so it was so young. I also have endometriosis, so it's difficult to know what's going on with me partly because of that. I had two surgeries for it, but I was way too sensitive to hormones, so no birth control. I have been lucky that I've had regular periods through out my life, and it was a fairly normal 28 day cycle, now it's maybe 20 days, so I never feel like I get a break like I used to feel. I have insomnia, weight gain/difficult to lose, horrible hormonal headaches, nausea, fatigue (I'm exhausted!), and just feeling off most of the time.

My OBGYN said I probably am in perimenopause, but she said there's never any way to know, just eat decent food, rest and exercise. That's good and all, but it doesn't give me in depth information. Am I estrogen dominate? I think so, but I wouldn't know since I'm not an expert. I'm thinking of having a naturopathic doctor help me from now on. Do you think this would be a better option? I know there's things I can do, like you mentioned, by changing some dietary things, but I just want to know what's going on my specifically in my body. Thanks so much for talking about this, it's something we don't see enough women bringing out in the open, so thank you! <3

[waterislife]

I have gained 20 pounds in 6 months. I am super tired. I keep try to fight this. It’s really hard. But I know I can’t give up.

[andreabraccio]

Thanks for these workouts! I am at 4 weeks out from a total abdominal hysterectomy and I am gently getting back into movement. These short exercise sessions are perfect and I feel better every day.

[jaredforspeed]

My mom watched this video and said it's very enlightening .
She is 49yo and maybe undergoing perimenopause stage
.thanks Ms.Jessisa .
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