Weight Gain in Menopause: 6 Easy Intervention Steps

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Menopause weight gain and estrogen

Estrogen is a power packed hormone. As our production declines in aging, there is a physiological impact on both our bodies and brains. You are definitely not imagining that you feel differently! As estrogen levels drop in approaching menopause, several factors occur that impact our weight and our outward appearance.

Our fat distribution changes. More fat is now settling in where your waistline used to be!
There is loss of muscle mass. This is known as sarcopenia. This occurs with aging in both women and men.
And, if that wasn't enough, decreased estrogen levels actually drive us to eat more.

And, as our energy requirements decline with aging, this helps contribute to weight gain. We actually need less fuel or calories, but want more!
Lower estrogen levels can also contribute to depression, so if you are emotional eater that eats in response to being sad, that further complicates weight management.
Tackle menopause weight gain with these tips

Tackle menopause weight gain with these simple tips
It's important to keep in mind that you can alter how you feel in menopause in many ways. As weight related issues often prevail as…