Did you know? Perimenopause can cause unexpected weight gain—even with no changes in diet or exercise.

In this episode, Dr. Shelley discusses how hormonal changes during perimenopause—like declines in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—can lead to weight gain, especially around the abdomen. This transition period also brings a slowed metabolism, reduced lean muscle mass, and increased hunger hormones, which can make weight management more challenging.

To manage these changes, Dr. Shelley emphasizes adopting heart-healthy diets like the Mediterranean or plant-based diets, strength training to preserve muscle and bone health, and incorporating realistic lifestyle adjustments for balanced nutrition and physical activity.

Curious about how to manage weight during perimenopause? Tune in to learn practical tips and insights to stay healthy and strong through this transition!

Episode Highlights:

• About perimenopause and weight gain

• Understanding perimenopause

• Factors contributing to weight gain

• Strategies for managing weight during perimenopause

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About Dr. Alicia Shelly

Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.

Resources:

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Turning to food for comfort is a common habit, but emotional eating often leaves us feeling emptier than before.

In this episode, I discuss emotional eating, where stress and other emotions drive us to food for comfort rather than actual hunger. Emotional eating is reinforced by biological responses like the release of cortisol and dopamine, creating a cycle of eating to soothe emotions. To manage this, I recommend recognizing the difference between emotional and physical hunger, checking in with yourself before eating, using stress-management techniques, and setting a regular eating routine. Seeking support can also help if emotional eating becomes a persistent issue. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help along the way.

Tune into this episode to learn practical strategies to break the cycle of emotional eating and take back control of your health!

Episode Highlights:

• About emotional eating

• Science behind emotional eating

• Cycle of emotional eating

• Recognizing the difference between emotional and physical hunger
  

Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

• Website | drshellymd.com

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd

• Instagram | @drshellymd

• Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd

• Twitter | @drshellymd
  

About Dr. Alicia Shelly

Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.

Resources:

FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health—and often, the two are more connected than we realize.

In this episode I emphasize the link between mental health and weight loss. I explain how stress, anxiety, and burnout can raise cortisol levels, leading to weight gain and emotional eating. Also, I offer practical tips for busy individuals, like setting small goals, practicing self-care, and incorporating short workouts and meal prep into daily routines. Furthermore, I encourage listeners to prioritize their mental health, reduce stress, and adopt mindful eating habits to improve both mental well-being and weight management.

If you're ready to improve both your mental health and your weight loss journey, this episode is a must-listen! Hit play now and start making positive changes today.

Episode Highlights:

• Mental health awareness and weight loss

• Cortisol's role in weight gain and fat storage

• Weight loss tips for busy working moms

• Sustainable changes and overcoming limiting beliefs

• Incorporating healthy habits into busy lifestyles

• Stress management and mindful eating

• Additional mental health strategies
  

Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly:

• Website | drshellymd.com

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd

• Instagram | @drshellymd

• Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd

• Twitter | @drshellymd
  

About Dr. Alicia Shelly

Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.

Resources:

FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click