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December 11th, 2009 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.Defined, menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) ceases. At this stage, many women experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.
Although normal hormonal changes are thought to be partly responsible, the exact process is not understood.
You see gaining weight after menopause isn’t always caused from hormonal imbalances but may be a result of age and lifestyle factors which include exercising less, eating more, and genetics.
With aging, muscles decrease in bulk and the metabolism slows down. These changes can contribute to packing on the pounds around the time of menopause.
Other physical changes associated with gaining weight after menopause may include:
•Loss of libido
•Vaginal dryness
•Hair growth (or loss).
That stated, formulas that can be used for controlling gaining weight after menopause include increasing physical activity, reducing calories and dietary fat, and making healthier dietary decisions.
To manage your weight after menopause you should try to:
•Eat a healthy, or better still Mucus-less (or mucus poor) Diet of Fruits, Vegetables (leafy and roots)
•Have regular and sustained aerobic exercise; this will give your metabolism a boost. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity everyday.
•Build up and maintain your muscle mass with strength training such as weight training or weight bearing exercise like walking and bicycling.
Though not necessarily the end all be all, when done correctly, these tips above will see to it that weight gain around the time of menopause can definitely be curtailed and adequately taken care of.
Oh, and as an added bonus, anti-aging benefits also begin to naturally kick in, so be prepared to start clearing up your calendar for more nights on the town.
To health
Aje
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