Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Weight Loss Tips, How to Avoid Gaining Weight During Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

All women know that at some point of time they are going to end up in passing through the phase known as menopause about which they have heard a lot. Menopause concludes one part of a woman's life and starts another.

It is an entirely usual part of the course of aging and is the end of menstruation. After this, a woman cannot get pregnant, which is a relief for some but is very depressing for others. It's also common to present a lower level of estrogen and progesterone.

Anywhere between the ages of forty-two and fifty-six, is when menopause can happen, but the typical age for menopause is fifty-two. If it has been a full year since menstruation a woman can conclude she has begun menopause.

While there are advantages of this changing phase in life, there is the issue of gaining weight which many women experience. To keep out the weight gain situation, there are certain things that any woman should know.

Due to hormonal changes, weight gain is almost bound to happen. To what degree though will vary from person to person. But above and beyond the typical hormonal changes, there is also the issue of lifestyle that comes into play.

One may realize that, although they had no problems eating their favorite foods, about a year back, now, with the onset of menopause, that very same unhealthy lifestyle would be taking a toll on their bodies. Preventing weight gain during menopause should be done by changing to healthier eating habits and sticking with them.

It may be possible to still gain weight and if that occurs there are some things you can do to get into shape. While it is easy to say that the weight gain should be prevented, it is not always that easy. If it becomes apparent that you are gaining more than twenty pounds you must take action quickly to address the issue.

Those who gain excessive weight have a much higher risk of developing diabetes, breast cancer, lower back problems and knees, joint, lung and heart problems. Since this are all serious issues, it is extremely important to make sure that you are doing everything possible to get the weight off and keep it off.

A good, start is keeping track of your calorie intake. Calories are not simply calories as it's necessary to pay attention to the sources from where you are getting it. Carrots are going to give you better health then a bunch of red meat. Keep track of what you are consuming and make sure you balance it out with exercise. Stretching and aerobics are a great thing to do to get you started.

Once you get into a routine you can start to include weight training which will allow you to burn fat and build muscle. Whether it is running, walking, or yoga, as long as you are in motion, you are heading in the right direction. Even after you stop weight training, you can continue with a healthy life style and keep your weight in control, just never forget that your eating and exercise habits must remain healthy.

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