Lose Weight During Menopause

Many older women begin gaining extra pounds around the tummy area and wonder how to lose weight during menopause. This is because menopause actually causes weight gain. In this article we will list some simple steps to help women lose, and/or keep off the pounds, that menopause adds on.

Research has shown that weight gain in menopausal women is due to shifts in hormones. Women entering their menopausal years find it more and more difficult to keep weight off due to fluctuations in hormones. There is even the myth that women can't loose weight during menopause, but that is simply not true.

There are lots of simple steps that you can take to keep those menopausal pounds off, and most of them are common sense strategies. These steps just aren't for women in menopause but are steps that have been proven successful by millions of weight loss participants.

1. Set Realistic Goals
The fastest way to lose motivation for taking off those pounds is to set unrealistic goals that will lead to defeat. Ask yourself these questions.
- How much weight do you want to lose.
- What would you enjoy doing, and what would you hate doing, in an attempt to lose weight during menopause.

Set small goals. If you want to lose 20 lbs. break that down into how many pounds per week you want to lose. Small goals will make it feel more achievable and will bring you closer to your final destination. Setting unrealistic goals will only lead to frustration and disappointment.

2. Preparation
Preparation is a big keep to helping you lose weight during menopause. Clean out your frig and cupboards by getting rid of junk food and other unhealthy snacks. Make a list of healthy foods and stock them in large quantities; including vegetables, fruits, and healthy snacks.

3: Exercise
Older women need to keep up their exercise in order to fight off illness and osteoporosis. Choose an exercise program that lets you burn fat and gives a good cardiovascular exercise at the same time. Make sure it is something that you enjoy doing so that you will be more likely to succeed in your quest to lose weight during menopause.

4. Get Enough Sleep
Yes, you heard right, get enough sleep. This helps keep your bodily system working in perfect order, which in turn is very beneficial to the success of your goal of losing weight.

By following these simple tips, you will start seeing results in your efforts to lose weight during menopause. Be consistent and make them part of your lifestyle and success in your weight loss will be much more likely.

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