Here we come to SAVE THE WEIGHT!
Not quite as melodious as it sounds original, but I am here to help you understand the relationship between weight gain and menopause and offer some ideas for managing your extra weight gain or rather OUR extra weight gain!
Gaining weight is common during menopause – As with many facets of menopause, weight gain is also associated with fluctuating estrogen levels during this time.
However, the main reason behind the weight gain during midlife is quite simple, based on the fact that we gain weight more easily without even putting much effort into it, Sigh! This weight gain is associate with a slowed metabolism, loss of muscle mass, increased insulin resistance, and disruption in a sleep cycle. In many cases, it's reported that weight gain may even start during perimenopause, which can begin a decade before menopause. Aging is so beautiful, they said!
Women undergoing perimenopause or menopause usually gain weight around the belly. So here are a few tips to keep that belly in as well as control the severe symptoms of menopause through maintaining a healthy weight.
1. Maintaining a healthy sleep cycle
Due to hormonal imbalance and metabolic disruptions, one might have disturbed sleep. Not getting proper sleep is one of the main reasons for weight gain. So, try tricks that can help you get enough sleep and thus prevent weight gain. Calmvalera is a natural herbal medicine that can help you remain calm and aid in a good night’s sleep. It is non-addictive and has no known side effects.
2. Switching to a low carb diet
A good way to eat your carbs is to switch from white to brown. Brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, wholemeal bread are rich in fiber and have a lower glycemic index than their white versions. Low carb diets boost metabolism and make weight loss slightly easier for us women. Eating good fats like avocado, nuts, and seeds along with high protein food like eggs, fish, organic chicken also works wonders!
3. Exercise regularly
Even though hormonal changes will end up making you sluggish and even demotivate you not to get up and move, but it is so important to exercise. Pushing yourself to work out can help reduce weight and build muscles. Doing resistance training can also help in improving age-related muscle loss and help you lose that stubborn fat around your abdomen.
For more details, check out this article on Menopause…Coming Soon?
4. Keeping your digestive system healthy
Fiber is extremely important to maintain healthy digestion along with probiotics like the Bioglan Biotic Balance 20 Billion Flora. And healthy digestion is the first step towards losing extra kilos. Add fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables to increase the fiber content in your diet. Also, Kiva Chia Seeds is organic and will contribute to the intake of dietary fibers to a great extent and It will really help in weight loss!
5. Switch to a healthier lifestyle
making simple lifestyle changes like eating clean, working out daily, even if it is going for a walk, and improving the quality of your sleep are a few adjustments you can make in your routine hence moving towards a healthier lifestyle. A good inclusion for improving your lifestyle is adding healthy smoothies made of Bioglan Superfoods which contributes to not only supplying your body with essential vitamins and nutrients but also improving the overall quality of your life.
Before I finish, I would like to add that it’s very important for you to be mindful of how your body changes during midlife and the many factors that may be contributing to unwanted weight gain. Most importantly, be kind to yourself and love yourself!
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