menopause and weight gain

How can I prevent weight gain that occurs during menopause?

Unfortunately there is no easy way to prevent weight gain at any age. There are no drugs, spices or herbs that can prevent the weight gain. If you do not want to gain weight, then follow this simple principle:

Perform some type of physical activity. While many people recommend a particular exercise, this is not absolutely necessary. Just walking for 30-45 minutes twice a day 4-5 times a week is helpful. Of course the more active you are, the more likely you are to prevent weight gain. If you are motivated you can even start strength training, which helps burn calories a lot faster. Strength training can be performed 2-3 times a week interspaced with some type of aerobic activity.

   

Besides being active, one should also eat less. It is easy to add calories with advancing age and thus, it is important to consume less. This does not mean starving but watching what one eats. The foods selected should be healthier and contain the essential vitamins, minerals and protein. Skipping meals is not recommended as it usually leads to overeating later on.

Losing weight requires motivation and dedication and thus, for most people some type of emotional support is beneficial. This means surrounding oneself with friends and family members who can help one continue the exercise and dietary changes.

It is important to understand that losing weight requires a permanent change in life style. To make sure that it works, the life style changes must be positive and one must like the exercises. Constant changes in diet and variety of exercises helps relieve boredom and prevent relapse into a sedentary life style.