Thursday, January 22, 2009

Weight Loss During and After Menopause, Useful Tips

By Ricardo d Argence

When you hit menopause, you may find that like many women, you find your weight creeping slowly upward, even though there has been no change in your diet or your exercise. What you need to remember though, is that when you are dealing with menopause, you are dealing with a fairly big change in your body.

As your body's production of estrogen drops, you may find yourself putting on more wait. Throughout the process of your body adapting to a healthier state, the steps needed to keep yourself fit and healthy will have to adjust 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.

Afer menopause there are still things that you can do to help you lose weight. First make sure that you are getting all the nutrients that you need. Since the reduction in estrogen causes your calcium deposits to shrink, it's important to get your calcium another way. If you are going to get magnesium in your diet that 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.

By being mindful to your body, you can reduce fat, even during and after menopause. - 15438

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