India, Nov. 20 -- Perimenopause and menopause are already challenging transitions - a phase when your body shifts gears, hormones fluctuate and energy levels can feel unpredictable. Trying to lose weight during this time can feel even harder, not because you're failing, but because your body is working overtime to keep you stable, strong and protected. The usual approaches don't always work the same way, and pushing too hard can sometimes leave you feeling even more drained. It's a stage that calls for patience, gentleness and smarter strategies rather than sheer force.

Fitness trainer Raj Ganpath - founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy - has outlined three key principl...