How to Stop Menopause Weight Gain

If you are a woman in the age group of 35-55, chances are that you will experience a weight gain of 10-15 pounds that cannot be explained away by food or lack of exercise alone. Don’t beat yourself up for the sudden peaking in your weight readings. It really is not your fault.

Weight gain just before or after menopause is related to the hormonal activity in your body, and it is natural for women to experience drastic changes in their body weight and shape at this time.

Interestingly, at this time, women will find that they tend to put on weight in the abdominal area, not in the rear or thighs, as they are wont to do at other times. This is when many women generally grow into their ‘apple’ shape. At this time, it gets harder to achieve an even distribution of body weight. It’s like you have a giant magnet in your belly that attracts all the fat. And this magnet is known as Androgen, the hormone that is produced in excess during menopause.

The good news, however, is that it is possible to stop menopause weight gain if you are prepared to meet the challenge head on. The first step is to be aware of what is going on in your body. Getting depressed and wallowing in despair will not make the fat go away. So, do not stress yourself about it.

Some of the ways in which you can stop menopause weight gain include:

Exercising more: Now that you know your body is about to misbehave, it’s time to get a little arduous with your exercise regimen. Small changes like taking a half hour brisk walk around the park, over and above your normal exercise routine, will suffice. A good idea is to vary your exercise to keep yourself interested in the activity.

Eating sensibly: Declining estrogen and progesterone levels directly encourage the body to store fat desperately. Know this and make it a point to eat healthy. Cut down on sodas, sugar, juice and carbs. Go with high fiber food instead. Drink plenty of water. Eat lean meat and remove fat from meat before you cook it. Use healthy oil and have your salads without fatty dressing. When eating out, eat small portions.

Eat small meals: Eat meagerly, but you don’t have to stick to three meals a day. 5-6 small meals will help you tide over hunger pangs.

Small changes in your routines can help you conquer menopause related weight gain.

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