MENOPAUSE INSIGHTS

Why Walking 10,000 Steps Every Day Doesn't Make You Lose Weight In Menopause

By Janice G. ~ Menopause

June 18, 2026

Summary: I gained 36 lbs in a matter of two years during perimenopause and couldn't seem to lose it. I walked for an average of 7-10k steps a day for a year and did not lose a single pound. I wish I'd known sooner that walking alone couldn't help me lose the weight. Let me save you the time wasted searching for solutions and tell you one thing that actually worked for me.

Menopause Is Slowing Your Resting Metabolism

Think of your resting metabolism as a car engine idling in your driveway. Even when you're not going anywhere, the engine is running and burning fuel. Muscle is what keeps that engine running.

The more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns even while you're sitting on the couch or sleeping.

When menopause lowers your estrogen, you lose muscle. It's like your engine quietly getting smaller without you noticing. Same driveway. Same amount of time sitting still. But now it's burning 200-300 fewer calories every single day just at rest. That's roughly one full meal worth of calories your body used to burn automatically, that it no longer does.

This is why your daily walks aren't enough the fix isn't more steps, it's adding resistance to the ones you're already taking.

The One Thing Missing From Your Daily Walk

Walking with my Puria weighted vest is what helped me finally lose weight. The vest evenly distributes the weight through my spine and hips with every step forcing my muscles to work harder than they would on a regular walk. That resistance is what preserves and rebuilds the lean muscle menopause was quietly taking from me.

And more muscle means my resting metabolism starts working for me again, burning more calories around the clock, and burning significantly more calories on my walks. And every walk I take with the vest burns more calories than before, just from carrying the extra weight.

I Lost 4 lbs In 4 Weeks

Within my 2 weeks of wearing the vest on my daily works, my core and my legs were a bit more toned. From what I learnt that's what happens when you gain muscle mass, so I assume that was happening so I kept wearing the vest every day on my walks.

Then at the end of the month I stepped on the scale and it had moved! I used to be so convinced this menopause weight was permanent that my body had just changed forever, that nothing I did would matter, and that I'd just have to accept it.

I'm proud to say I've already lost 4 lbs, and I'm just getting started. I'm finally confident I can actually take control of my own weight and lose the remaining 30 lbs.

I'm ready to take control of my weight👉

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Which weight should I get?

Start with 10% of your body weight.

It's the sweet spot where your body is being challenged enough to adapt without overloading your joints or burning you out in week one.

Here's exactly where that puts you:

150 lbs → start with the 12 or 16 lb

180 lbs → start with the 20 lb

200 lbs and up, or already training regularly → start with the 20 or 30 lb

Is there science to back Puria helping lose weight in menopause?

Yes!

Weight Loss:

Lancet study: adults with obesity who wore weighted vests 8 hours/day lost an additional 3 lbs of fat over 3 weeks compared to those carrying less weight, while maintaining muscle mass.

Sources:

https://www.onepeloton.com/blog/walking-with-weighted-vest Peloton

Wake Forest RCT: weighted vest walkers lost four more pounds of fat, gained more muscle, and improved balance more than non-vest walkers during a weight-loss intervention.

Sources:

https://www.cspi.org/article/should-you-wear-weighted-vest-build-muscle-and-bone Cspi

2020 study: a 10% body-weight vest worn for 3 weeks caused fat loss with no muscle loss.

https://hyperwear.com/blogs/blog/the-most-effective-weighted-vest-load-for-health-science-vs-micro-load

Bone Density:

Snow et al. (PubMed/peer-reviewed primary source): 18 postmenopausal women, 9 of whom did weighted vest plus jumping exercise 3x/week for 32 weeks a year over 5 years intervention group showed better hip BMD outcomes than controls.

Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10995045/

https://www.osteoboost.com/blog/the-science-of-weighted-vests-for-low-bone-density

Counter-evidence: a 1998 study found improvements in strength and leg muscle mass, but no significant change in femoral neck bone mass; two meta-analyses found walking alone is not enough to preserve bone density in postmenopausal women.

Sources:
https://doclyssfitness.com/the-science-behind-weighted-vests-women-and-bone-health-what-the-research-actually-shows/

Direct comparison study found no difference in bone remodeling between women who walked with a vest 3x/week and those who walked without one.

Sources:
https://medium.com/wise-well/are-weighted-vests-the-perimenopause-magic-bullet-we-want-them-to-be-e86226d5ae61

Wake Forest's ongoing INVEST trial is testing whether weighted vests worn up to 10 hours/day can offset bone loss that accompanies weight loss in older adults.

Sources:
https://joleneedgar.substack.com/p/can-a-weighted-vest-halt-bone-loss

Won't this hurt my back/spine?

No Puria's balanced weight distribution spreads the load evenly across your torso, not down your spine so you will not have back pain.

*As long as you get the correct weight mentioned above.

I already walk. Why do I need a Puria?

Walking alone, while great for your heart, has been shown in research to be insufficient for preserving the muscle mass menopausal women lose and muscle is what your resting metabolism runs on. The added load is what signals your muscles to rebuild and stay; without it, the walk alone doesn't move the needle on weight loss.

What if I have joint pain or bad knees?

The load in Puria is distributed across your upper body not your knees or joints. Many women with joint sensitivity find walking with a weighted vest no more stressful on their knees than walking without one. If you have a specific joint condition, check with your doctor first.

Can I wash this?

Yes! Puria is machine washable.

What if I try Puria and it doesn't work for me?

For any questions regarding your order or PureRelief please contact us via email support@pureita.com.

what women notice when they start the progressive plan

Stay consistent with the vest & your body tells you it's working usually within the first week.

Month 1 → 12lbs Vest

From Day 1 You Feel The Difference

Your legs work harder on the same path you've walked for years. Your breathing gets heavier and your heart rate climbs. that's your body burning more. You'll feel it within the first five minutes.

Months 2-4→ 12lb Vest

Noticeable Difference

Your core and legs start to get more toned, and you can feel yourself getting stronger with every walk. Keep going — this is the window where your strength and muscle gains really start to show. Many women notice the scale finally starting to move too.

*Results may vary

Months 4-6 → 16lb Vest

Visible Changes Begin

Down 10-20lbs. Clothes fitting differently. Energy levels noticeably higher throughout the day. This is when people start asking what you changed. You won't have a complicated answer.

Months 6-8 → 20lb Vest

The Vest Becomes Easy

When your current weight stops challenging you, that's your signal to move up not a reason to stop. It means the vest worked. And it means you're ready for the next level.

Months 8-12→ 30lb Vest

This Is Where Your Body Really Changes

Thirty pounds on every step, every walk. By the end of month 12, your body doesn't just look different it looks like you're thriving, not just surviving menopause.

over 3,000+ women love puria

Carrie M. CO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"8 weeks in with my vest and I'm honestly shocked. Started at 12lbs because I , now I'm up to 16lbs. I walk 3 miles every morning before work, usually around a 2 miles. My core is noticeably tighter and my posture is straightening out without me even thinking about it. Down 9lbs so far and still going."
Joyce M. - Denver, CO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Ladies t’s helped me lose so much weight😭😭that with a deficit is chefs kiss. Hmm literally within weeks. I used to think like no but I’m telling you I’ve lost 35 pounds ins 4 months"
Susan M.- Charleston, SC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I started with the 16 pounds and just upped to the 20 pounds! I have noticed my hips don’t hurt anymore and def my body composition is changing .. I look forward to these walks every day!! Been using them about 2.5 months .. walking 2 miles each day.. would like to up my walks to 4 miles 🥰."