How can I lose weight during menopause?
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Ashley Koff answered:During menopause, it's imperative for you to have something that allows you to jack up that heart rate, cover yourself in sweat, and reach a point where you're panting. Right away, you'll feel this rush of "Oh my gosh!" That's your energy tap. Open that up. Foods do play a huge role, but the physical part of exercise is also where it's at. Think of it this way: We're not churning the butter. We're not putting our clothes on the line, washing our cars, or doing any physical labor like we used to. You've got to do something else if you don't want to take this other route of reluctantly succumbing to changes in your body. Walk or bike ride up a steep hill, or climb stadium stairs. Get a trainer to make you work out harder. Find a friend who is more fit than you and tag along. Make goals for yourself. Don't let the excuses pile on. You can find something to help you lose weight!
During menopause, it's imperative for you to have something that allows you to jack up that heart rate, cover yourself in sweat, and reach a point where you're panting. Right away, you'll feel this rush of "Oh my gosh!" That's your energy tap. Open... More -
Manuel Villacorta of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:In your younger years, you may have gained in the hips and buttocks, but now you'll notice you gain in your waist, which has to do with low estrogen. So what is the solution? Typically, you'd have to eat less. On average, menopausal women need to eat about 200 fewer calories a day. It's just a little more challenging at this time, but if you increase everyday activities like walking, taking the stairs, and things like that, you'll find it much easier to achieve your goals. Doing these kinds of activities is more important than making that spin class two times a week.
If you're approaching menopause and you've not yet gained, start cutting 200 calories a day from what you're used to eating, and that will help you maintain the healthy weight you currently enjoy. Also add weight training to attenuate muscle mass, because muscles break down as we age. Remember that muscle mass drives your metabolism, so if you keep it strong, your body will regulate your weight as an added bonus.
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In your younger years, you may have gained in the hips and buttocks, but now you'll notice you gain in your waist, which has to do with low estrogen. So what is the solution? Typically, you'd have to eat less. On average, menopausal women need to... More -
Troy Taylor answered:Although the hormonal environment in which you live has changed from your younger years the rules of weight loss do not. This is good news, you still are in control. Eat less than you need on a daily basis, over an extended period of time and you can lose as much or as little weight as you want. Your body as long as you are alive has metabolic needs that must be fueled with food. These needs will alter as time and change occur but the need for food will not. You must eat; you just must modify how much you eat so that you can achieve your body weight goals. Combine this with a smart exercise program and you can achieve your fitness goals. Have a great and active day!!
Although the hormonal environment in which you live has changed from your younger years the rules of weight loss do not. This is good news, you still are in control. Eat less than you need on a daily basis, over an extended period of time and you... More
