Menopause is not the blame for Weight Gain

By Karina Rabin

Let’s get one thing straight: Insulin resistance is to blame.

It often surfaces in women over 40 as they enter perimenopause, but the truth is, insulin resistance doesn’t suddenly appear. It’s been quietly building for years, fueled by a lack of nutrients, hydration, and — most critically — a lack of resistance training.

Back in the '90s, we were sold a myth: eat “diet” food and do endless cardio. That narrative dominated, and we followed it. But it was never rooted in truth. Muscle-building through strength training and nourishing the body with real food — think chicken and broccoli — was the absolute path to metabolic health. We just weren’t ready to hear it.

Now we’re here: 40+, wondering where this belly fat came from.

It didn’t come out of nowhere. It just feels that way — like we blinked, and it’s 2025.

Doctors? Most aren’t trained in nutrition. They’re trained in medicine. And insulin resistance? That’s a food problem, not a prescription one.

Pharmaceutical companies won’t help you here either. Why? Because managing insulin resistance requires a nutritionist — and that’s rarely covered by insurance.

I'm Karina Rabin — a kidney disease warrior who lost 60 pounds in her 40s, reclaimed her health, and now shares bold, no-BS insights to empower women through perimenopause and beyond.

I'm honored to share this journey and collaborate with women who are ready to reclaim their bodies and finally feel aligned, mentally, physically, and emotionally.  

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