Weight Gain Over 50
What I discovered blew me away. As a woman over 55 who never experienced a diet in her life, when I found out that a woman who has reached menopause says goodbye to more than just that monthly nuisance: your metabolism screeches to a halt.
It doesn’t matter if you eat no more than 750 calories a day, you will STILL gain 10 pounds a year. It’s not the food it’s the metabolism. And what happens after menopause is you start storing that fat exactly where the men do: in the abdomen. It’s called visceral fat and it can be life threatening. It winds itself into your organs and it’s uncomfortable to be toting around as well!
The best thing you can do to get back on track is to:
- Eat foods that increase metabolism.
- Begin an exercise regimen.
- Don’t sit down as often. Even standing burns calories.
- Join a gym or start a swimming program.
- Try a natural estrogen supplement daily.
Additionally muscle put on in your younger years, tends to turn to fat as you grow older. You need to adjust your diet and lifestyle to accommodate this change.
You can do this by:
- Eating a healthy, low fat diet, rich with fiber.
- Regular exercise – 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day
- Maintain your muscle strength and mass by using light weights for your arms and cycling or walking for your legs.
And by all means, consult with your doctor before starting any exercise regimen if you have any medical conditions or you’re out of shape.