Friday, January 23, 2009

How to Lose Weight During and After Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

Upon reaching your menopausal stage, just like most women, you will realize that your weight is gradually gaining even though no alteration in your diet and exercise. It is important to note that you are dealing with a big change in your body when you are going through menopause.

Your body's production of estrogen has dropped and you will find that as it does so, you may be in a place where you are putting on more weight. As your body changes, the steps that you need to take to make sure that it stays healthy and fit is going to change as well.

Think of it this way, your habits had to change between your teenage years and your adulthoods. It makes sense that they would need to change from before menopause to after menopause as well.

The body fat is distributed differently in the human body. The menopause determines the way fat is distributed. The decrease in estrogen levels can increase the body weight and fat in the middle of women. It is very common to gain weight around menopause. Genetics and increasingly sedentary lifestyle play a major role in your shape. You need to remember that, during and after the menopause, there are plenty of things that you can do in order to lose weight. Many women retire around this stage, and that can play a role as well.

Remember though, that there are definitely things that you can do to lose weight during and after menopause. First make sure that you are getting all the nutrients that you need. Getting calcium into your system is quite important as the reduction in estrogen will start taking away from your calcium deposits. Similarly making sure that you are going to get magnesium in your diet will help you get the calcium to where it needs to go.

Beyond that, start keeping a food journal. In every case, it's smart to be certain you are aware of just what you eat and the way it affects you. Your body is going through a lot of changes during this time in your life, and it is certainly going to have different needs. Diets that involve a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables are the best kind to keep you healthier on the whole as well as helping you keep up your energy to lose weight.

Similarly, remember that exercise is going to play a large role in what you need to do to keep your body fit and trim. Take some time and really find an exercise that appeals to you.

Consider which are your options to get (and stay) active. If you can find an exercise routine that you like and can mix it with other actions, it will help you stick with the routine without getting bored.

Think what your body wants, weight loss is possible through and after the menopause only if you completely know your body. - 15437

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