“Midlife woman exercising with weights to reduce insulin resistance, belly fat, and muscle loss during menopause.”

Insulin Resistance, Belly Fat, and Muscle Through the Menopause Transition

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
September 23, 2025•0 min read

“Midlife woman exercising with weights to reduce insulin resistance, belly fat, and muscle loss during menopause.”Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.Insulin resistance drives belly fat and muscle loss in menopause. Learn why it happens, how magnesium plays a role, and what to do about it.

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Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic physician and certified menopause practitioner specializing in midlife women’s health. As the founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health, she blends evidence-based care with real-life insight to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Through her blog Thriving Through Midlife, Dr. Hertel shares expert guidance on hormones, weight changes, libido, sleep, and the often-overlooked realities of midlife. She’s also the co-host of The Dusty Muffins™ podcast and the creator of the Midlife Magic on substack. Her mission: informed women, better care, no more medical gaslighting.

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic physician and certified menopause practitioner specializing in midlife women’s health. As the founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health, she blends evidence-based care with real-life insight to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Through her blog Thriving Through Midlife, Dr. Hertel shares expert guidance on hormones, weight changes, libido, sleep, and the often-overlooked realities of midlife. She’s also the co-host of The Dusty Muffins™ podcast and the creator of the Midlife Magic on substack. Her mission: informed women, better care, no more medical gaslighting.

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