Chennai-based fitness coach Raj Ganpath advised women aged 40 to 50 experiencing weight plateaus during perimenopause to avoid severe calorie restriction and excessive cardio.
The expert explained that hormonal fluctuations reduce estrogen levels and muscle mass, which subsequently lowers the basal metabolic rate.
Ganpath recommended strength training two to four days weekly, consuming 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, and getting seven to eight hours of sleep.