Weight gain in the menopause

Weight gain in the menopause is a very common problem for women in their early 50s. In this post we look at why women may gain weight at this time and what can be done about it.

Changes in weight during the menopause could be due to various factors including:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
• Change in metabolism
• Change in appetite
• Food cravings
• Fluid retention

Although menopause is a natural process in the body, some women suffer such severe symptoms that they choose to take HRT, often with the result that the weight piles on, partly due to oestrogen creating a change in appetite and body fat levels.

Portion Control

Portion control is one of the essential skills you’re going to have to learn if you want to lose weight for good.

We all know that eating the right type of food is important when trying to lose weight, but just as crucial is the amount of food you are eating.  You may be eating healthily and exercising but still find the pounds just aren’t budging.  This could be because you’ve lost sight of what a normal portion should look like.  These days there are so many “supersize” options that we just don’t know what an average sized meal should be anymore!

Lose the Belly

Want to lose the belly? There are good reasons why you should for the sake of your health and it’s not as hard as you might think if you follow these simple common sense tips.

Fat around the belly can mean an increased risk of heart disease so it’s really important if your waist measurement is above a certain size to take control.  For women it’s 32 inches and above (for men it’s over 37 inches).

So, if you’re apple shaped and want to lose the belly, what should you do?