MENOPAUSE-THE COMING OF AGE FOR WOMEN
Due to hormonal changes, women tend to gain weight during this time especially around the tummy area.But there are other factors which contribute to the weight gain like genetic factors,ageing & our lifestyle.
With age,the muscle mass decreases& consequently the fat increases.Loss of muscle mass decreases the rate at which body burns the calories,so the calorie requirement decreases with age.Thus,if u don't reduce the intake of calories weight gain is inevitable.
During menopause levels of hormone oestrogen falls.This causes the metabolism to slow down & weight loss becomes difficult.
STRATEGIES TO LOSE WEIGHT DURING MENOPAUSE-
Stop dieting
Starving diets cause weight gain as they don't provide the amount of calories required by the body & this slows down the metabolism.Eat more fruits,veggies& whole grains.Reduce the intake of sweets.sugary drinks, cheeses & meats.
Eat more of lean proteins.You can also supplement your diet with whey proteins.
Physical activity
Exercise can help to maintain the muscle mass that we tend to lose during menopause.Aerobic exercises can help u shed the excess kilos.Swimming & walking are excellent options.You can also join a group exercise class.Taking a walk in open air increases your energy & decreases tension,anger & stress.
Think positive always
Allow free flow of your emotions.Menopause is a time of self discovery, so enjoy it.
Hormone replacement therapy(HRT)
It helps to increase the bone density.HRT also helps in decreasing levels of LDL(bad cholesterol) & increasing the levels of HDL(good cholesterol).
SOME PRACTICAL TIPS-
Due to hormonal changes, women tend to gain weight during this time especially around the tummy area.But there are other factors which contribute to the weight gain like genetic factors,ageing & our lifestyle.
With age,the muscle mass decreases& consequently the fat increases.Loss of muscle mass decreases the rate at which body burns the calories,so the calorie requirement decreases with age.Thus,if u don't reduce the intake of calories weight gain is inevitable.
During menopause levels of hormone oestrogen falls.This causes the metabolism to slow down & weight loss becomes difficult.
STRATEGIES TO LOSE WEIGHT DURING MENOPAUSE-
Stop dieting
Starving diets cause weight gain as they don't provide the amount of calories required by the body & this slows down the metabolism.Eat more fruits,veggies& whole grains.Reduce the intake of sweets.sugary drinks, cheeses & meats.
Eat more of lean proteins.You can also supplement your diet with whey proteins.
Physical activity
Exercise can help to maintain the muscle mass that we tend to lose during menopause.Aerobic exercises can help u shed the excess kilos.Swimming & walking are excellent options.You can also join a group exercise class.Taking a walk in open air increases your energy & decreases tension,anger & stress.
Think positive always
Allow free flow of your emotions.Menopause is a time of self discovery, so enjoy it.
Hormone replacement therapy(HRT)
It helps to increase the bone density.HRT also helps in decreasing levels of LDL(bad cholesterol) & increasing the levels of HDL(good cholesterol).
SOME PRACTICAL TIPS-
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| SOY PRODUCTS |
- HOT FLUSHES can be reduced by taking vitamin E rich foods like nuts, eggs, olive oil.
- Cut down on tea, coffee which promote excretion of calcium from the bones.
- Plants have certain substances called PHYTOESTROGENS which may help to reduce severity of hot flushes & other menopausal symptoms.They are found in soyabean & alfa alfa sprouts.Soy products that can be consumed are soyabean flour, soymilk, tofu & soy sauce.
- Carrot & beet root juice is very useful in menopausal disorders.
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