Lose the Menopause Weight Fast!
First things first and that's to work on that belly.
We know that menopause weight generally goes straight to your mid-section and its a very embarrassing sight.
Well lets start off by getting rid of that! We know that these increases in weight gains begin during perimenopause (the years that lead up to menopause).
Women tend to gain 1 to 3 pounds per year during that time and let's not just blame it all on menopause.
A woman's body composition changes in combination with different levels of hormone production and lifestyle changes as well.
1) Women going through menopause tend to exercise less than what they usually do and that can definitely lead to weight gain.
2) Menopausal women tend to also eat more and when you eat more and work out less well the extra calories are converted to fat.
That fat will not be burned if there is no physical activity program to follow.
3) Sometimes it may be genetic.
If your parents or those who are close to you tend to carry extra weight around in the abdominal region, well you may be predisposed to do so as well.
Now! What can you do to reverse the weight gain and have a better view on life! 1) Well the obvious is definitely increasing your physical activity.
Exercise not only boosts your metabolism but it also strengthens your bones and increases muscle mass.
The more muscle mass you have leads to the more calories burned.
Don't have a gym membership? Well that's not a problem either because exercise can happen outside the gym.
Some examples include walking around the park, gardening, dancing, playing with your kids, you name it! 2) Now you have to pay attention to what you are eating and slightly reduce the amount of calories that you are consuming each day.
Decrease simple carbs such as donuts, white bread, and pastas.
Increase complex carbs such as brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and oatmeal.
Don't forget the fruits and veggies! Make sure to spread your food out evenly over the course of a day.
Your goal should be to consume roughly 5 to 6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism kicked up in high gear and to eliminate hunger.
3) Don't ever starve yourself! Our bodies are smart and if we are hungry it's for a reason.
We need food as fuel and nutrition to survive and if we aren't getting it, our bodies tend to compensate by storing what we have as fat just in case.
It acts as insurance for our body, it's something that we take for granted until we need it.
4) Decrease dietary fat and increase unsaturated fats such as nuts, olive and canola oils, and avocados.
These are very simple steps, however, many women take them for granted and are very disappointed in themselves for starting so late.
So, let today be the beginning of a new you and don't let excuses ruin your life anymore!
We know that menopause weight generally goes straight to your mid-section and its a very embarrassing sight.
Well lets start off by getting rid of that! We know that these increases in weight gains begin during perimenopause (the years that lead up to menopause).
Women tend to gain 1 to 3 pounds per year during that time and let's not just blame it all on menopause.
A woman's body composition changes in combination with different levels of hormone production and lifestyle changes as well.
1) Women going through menopause tend to exercise less than what they usually do and that can definitely lead to weight gain.
2) Menopausal women tend to also eat more and when you eat more and work out less well the extra calories are converted to fat.
That fat will not be burned if there is no physical activity program to follow.
3) Sometimes it may be genetic.
If your parents or those who are close to you tend to carry extra weight around in the abdominal region, well you may be predisposed to do so as well.
Now! What can you do to reverse the weight gain and have a better view on life! 1) Well the obvious is definitely increasing your physical activity.
Exercise not only boosts your metabolism but it also strengthens your bones and increases muscle mass.
The more muscle mass you have leads to the more calories burned.
Don't have a gym membership? Well that's not a problem either because exercise can happen outside the gym.
Some examples include walking around the park, gardening, dancing, playing with your kids, you name it! 2) Now you have to pay attention to what you are eating and slightly reduce the amount of calories that you are consuming each day.
Decrease simple carbs such as donuts, white bread, and pastas.
Increase complex carbs such as brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and oatmeal.
Don't forget the fruits and veggies! Make sure to spread your food out evenly over the course of a day.
Your goal should be to consume roughly 5 to 6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism kicked up in high gear and to eliminate hunger.
3) Don't ever starve yourself! Our bodies are smart and if we are hungry it's for a reason.
We need food as fuel and nutrition to survive and if we aren't getting it, our bodies tend to compensate by storing what we have as fat just in case.
It acts as insurance for our body, it's something that we take for granted until we need it.
4) Decrease dietary fat and increase unsaturated fats such as nuts, olive and canola oils, and avocados.
These are very simple steps, however, many women take them for granted and are very disappointed in themselves for starting so late.
So, let today be the beginning of a new you and don't let excuses ruin your life anymore!
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