FREE LIVE MASTERCLASS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026

Hormone, Metabolism & Weight Gain... Oh My!

Why Your Weight May Be Changing, Even When Your Healthy Habits Haven't

You're eating well. You're exercising. But your weight seems to have other plans.

Maybe you've noticed changes since entering perimenopause or menopause.

Maybe you're considering HRT or perhaps you've already started HRT but the scale still isn't moving in the direction you hoped.

So, is it your hormones? Your metabolism? Something else entirely?

Join Lori Aikman, MSN, FNP-C, for a free live masterclass exploring the connection between hormones, metabolic health, weight gain, and why your hormones may be only one piece of the puzzle.

Your Hormones Matter. But They're Not the Whole Story.

There's a lot of conversation happening about women's hormones right now.

And frankly, it's about time.

Women deserve to understand the changes happening in their bodies and have informed conversations about their treatment options, including HRT.

But there's something I think gets overlooked in the hormone conversation.

Your metabolism doesn't operate independently of your hormones. And your hormones don't operate independently of everything else happening in your body.

Blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, sleep, stress, nutrition, and other health factors can all influence how your body manages energy and weight.

Which means focusing on hormones alone may leave important questions unanswered.


And that's where this masterclass comes in.

What You'll Learn in This Free Masterclass

1. HOW HORMONAL CHANGES CAN INFLUENCE YOUR WEIGHT

We'll discuss how hormonal changes, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, can affect body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health.

We'll also talk about HRT, including what it may help with, what it isn't designed to do, and why individual experiences with weight can differ.

2. THE METABOLIC CONNECTION YOU MAY BE MISSING

We'll explore the roles of blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, muscle mass, sleep, and stress in weight management.

You'll also learn why routine blood sugar screening doesn't necessarily answer every question about your metabolic health.

3. WHY MORE RESTRICTION ISN'T ALWAYS THE ANSWER

When your weight changes, it's tempting to cut more calories, add more cardio, or try another diet.

But those aren't always the most useful next steps.

We'll discuss how to think about nutrition, movement, recovery, and your individual health circumstances so you can make more informed decisions about what to address next.

This Masterclass Is for You If...

  • You've noticed changes in your weight during perimenopause, menopause, or another period of hormonal change.

  • You're on HRT but still struggling with your weight, or you're considering HRT and have questions about its effects.

  • You're eating well and staying active but aren't seeing the results you expected.

  • You've been told your blood sugar is normal but still have questions about your metabolic health.

  • You're tired of guessing what to change next and want to better understand the factors that may be influencing your results.

You don't need to be on HRT to benefit from this conversation.

And you don't need to have everything figured out before you attend.

Just bring your questions and a willingness to look at the bigger picture.

Meet Your Host

I'm Lori, a nurse practitioner and the founder of Total Metabolic Health.

I've been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2011, and I help clients take a more personalized approach to nutrition, metabolic health, and sustainable weight management.

I also know what it's like to feel frustrated with your own weight. In my early twenties, I gained 37 pounds, and it took me nearly a decade to return to my previous weight.

That experience shaped the way I approach health today.

Because when someone is struggling with their weight, I don't believe the most helpful response is automatically to tell them to try harder.

I believe we need to ask better questions.

And that's what I want to help you do in this masterclass.

LORI AIKMAN, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner | Founder of Total Metabolic Health

Ready to Look Beyond the Scale?

You don't need another list of foods to avoid.

You need a better understanding of the factors that may be influencing your weight, and how to decide what deserves your attention.

Join me for a practical, evidence-informed conversation about hormones, metabolism, HRT, and weight management.

Hormones, Metabolism & Weight Gain... Oh My!

Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00PM Eastern | Live Online | Free to Attend

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