Thanks so much for sharing that, Stacey!! I’m SOOOO happy it’s helping with your joint pain. It helps my joints too!! Probably don’t even need glucosamine anymore… Erin xo

thanks so much, Shelley! I am SO sorry for your struggles and … you are NOT alone. Our body stops producing hormones so in response our body thinks it needs to hold onto fat. Here’s a great explanation I read online about belly fat:

The fat in this area, called visceral fat, isn’t the subcutaneous (under the skin) fat you feel when you poke your stomach.
It’s found deeper in the abdomen, filling the space between the vital organs and the fat-covered membrane that lines your abdominal cavity.
Unlike other fat on your body, visceral fat produces hormones and other substances such as cytokines that can:

cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise
increase insulin resistance, which reduces your body’s ability to use insulin effectively
trigger inflammation, which is linked to a range of conditions, including heart disease
contribute to sexual dysfunction
increase your risk of getting some cancers
After menopause, your cells store more fat and are slower to release it. Also, you have less muscle mass, so your body doesn’t burn calories as effectively as it once did.

I think the combo of HRT, supplements, healthy diet (restricted) and exercise ( building muscle ) is what can really make a difference and fight that fat.
Erin xo