Do you lose weight durning menopause?

Answer 1

After menopause, your metabolism slows down considerably. Take 1,000 calories for instance. Prior to menopause, it may have used 700 and stored only 300. After menopause, it'll use 300 and store 700. You're also more likely to gain it around the midsection as opposed to the hips and thighs. It's not impossible to lose weight, just a lot slower and requires some changes from what you may have done in your younger years. Weight Watchers is an excellent place to go as it not only helps you lose weight, it teaches you the most important thing to help you keep it off and that's an eating lifestyle change. Exercise is most important at this time to keep your muscles strong and your bones cushioned as osteoporosis can begin around menopause. Patience and persistence is your most valuable tool.

Answer 2

For the majority of women menopause unfortunately causes weight gain rather than weigh loss. During this time period of a woman's life, her hormones are a bit out of whack and can cause a slower metabolism and cravings. This can however be controlled to an extent by hormone therapy while going through menopause.

Answer 3

It is possible to lose weight during or after menopause. The use of exercise equipment, such as elliptical machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights or an abdominal trainer, will help you safely shed the excess weight. Consistent exercise will help you combat many of the side effects of menopause, including weight gain. A sensible diet plan that focuses on lean protein sources, low fat dairy products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables and avoids "junk" foods that are high in sugar, saturated fat and processed carbs in combination with your exercise routine will give you the greatest chance of losing weight.

Answer 4

Due to hormonal changes, many women gain weight around menopause and may get visibly thicker-waisted. Weight loss may occur, but it's much rarer.