Menopause Belly: Why It Happens—and How Localized Cryotherapy Can Help

That Menopause Belly? You're Not Imagining It.

You’re eating clean, moving your body, maybe even sleeping better than you used to—but the belly just won’t budge. It might feel like your body has changed overnight. You’re not alone—and no, you’re not doing anything wrong.

One of the most common concerns we hear at Ethos Energy Annex is,

“I never used to carry weight like this. Now I feel inflamed, bloated, and uncomfortable—and nothing’s working.”

This frustrating shift is what many call the “menopause belly”—a stubborn layer of fat that seems to settle right around the midsection during perimenopause and menopause. And the truth is, it’s not just about fat. It’s about hormones, inflammation, stress, and your nervous system all colliding.

What Causes the Menopause Belly?

1. Hormonal shifts = fat redistribution

As estrogen and progesterone decline, your body naturally stores more fat in the abdominal area. This is a protective mechanism, not a punishment—your body is trying to adjust. Unfortunately, belly fat is also more resistant to loss, especially without targeted support.

2. Increased cortisol from stress

Midlife often brings more stress—career, caregiving, life transitions—and that adds fuel to the fire. Cortisol (your body’s stress hormone) encourages fat storage in the belly, especially when combined with low estrogen.

3. Slower metabolism + inflammation

Your resting metabolic rate decreases with age. Combine that with increased inflammation, and your body becomes more prone to bloating, water retention, and fat that “won’t move” no matter what you do.

How Localized Cryotherapy Helps

Cryotherapy offers a unique approach to this challenge by working with your body, not against it. Here's how:

🔹 Targets stubborn fat through cold-induced thermogenesis

Localized cryo cools specific areas—like your lower belly or flanks—to trigger your body’s natural fat-burning response. The extreme cold forces your body to work harder to warm the area back up, which burns calories and encourages lipolysis (fat breakdown).

🔹 Reduces inflammation and fluid retention

Belly puffiness and bloat aren’t always “fat”—they’re often inflammation. Cryotherapy reduces inflammatory markers and improves lymphatic flow, helping you feel lighter and less swollen.

🔹 Improves blood flow and skin tone

A major perk of localized cryo is improved circulation. This not only helps reduce fat but also tightens and tones the skin over time—leaving your midsection smoother and firmer.

Who This Is For

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and feeling like your body is shifting in unfamiliar ways, this is for you. Our cryo sculpting sessions may be helpful if:

• You’ve developed new belly weight during perimenopause or menopause

• You’re eating well and moving, but progress has stalled

• You feel inflamed, bloated, or uncomfortable in your midsection

• Your clothes don’t fit the same, and your confidence has taken a hit

• You want a non-invasive, natural way to support your metabolism

What Can You Expect?

💃 Hormonal Support & Body Slimming is designed to work with your body—supporting balance, circulation, and slimming in a gentle but powerful way. Each session is customized to your body’s needs, and with consistency, clients often notice:

✨ Less bloating and inflammation within the first few sessions

✨ A visual softening and reshaping of the midsection

✨ Boosted energy and improved digestion from better circulation

✨ Firmer skin and a deeper sense of reconnection to their body

You deserve to feel strong, supported, and confident—not dismissed or stuck. Our treatments are here to give you real tools that actually help.

💃 Hormonal Support & Body Slimming Package

✔️ 12 Days of Wellness (3x/week for 1 month)

✔️ 8 CryoSlimming Sessions

Ready to ease inflammation, reduce stubborn belly fat, and reconnect with your body? This package is your smart, gentle reset—because you deserve to feel more like yourself again.