Understanding Menopause Weight Gain
Why its happens and what you can do about it
What Causes Menopause Weight Gain?
Menopausal weight gain is influenced by a combination of hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors. 50% of women will gain around 10kg of excess weight by the time they reach their mid fifties. Feeling out of control when it comes to how much they weigh can significantly impact a woman's health, self-esteem and motivation to socialise and enjoy life.
Hormone Disruption
You have less oestrogen and testosterone which both help to maintain a healthy weight and balance insulin. Lower oestrogen levels affect sleep patterns. Poor quality sleep can lead to an imbalance of ghrelin and leptin, your appetite hormones.
Body Composition
As women age they naturally lose testosterone and muscle mass which slows metabolic rate. At the same time the body stores more fat cells particularly around the abdomen to access the oestrone they produce.
Diet
To support muscle mass and bone strength women need to ensure they're getting enough protein. Blood sugar fluctuations can become more pronounced in menopause which can lead to excess fat and energy crashes.
The Health Risks Linked To Menopause Weight Gain
Carrying excess weight in menopause can impact both short term and long term health. Being overweight is associated with an increased risk of
Cardiovascular Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Joint Pain
Sleep apnea and breathing difficulties
How To Manage Menopause Weight Gain
As oestrogen levels decline, women tend to accumulate more fat around the abdomen and upper body. At the same time lean muscle mass is reducing which means ( unless you're actively maintaining it) you don't burn calories as well as you used to. Knowing your waist to height ratio is can be a good indicator if you're carrying too much abdominal fat in menopause.
Healthy Weight Guidelines
NICE recommends your waist circumference should be less than half of your height in cm to meet 'healthy weight’ guidelines.
How To Measure Your Waist
Find the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your ribs. Place a tape measure midway between these points and check your measurement.
Set Your Healthier Weight Goal
Use half of your height in cm as a goal for your waist measurement. It's a simple but effective way to keep things on track.
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Using Eve Biology Shakes As Part Of A Balanced Diet
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Replace Lunch With A Shake
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High Protein, Lower Carb Dinners
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Menopause Weight Loss Tips
Protein, Sugar and Fibre
Make sure to incorporate enough protein to support muscle mass and reducing free sugars can help to stabilise mood and support weight management. The Mediterranean diet containing plenty of vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and unsaturated fats with moderate protein and dairy is recognised as a good foundation for midlife. See diet tips from our qualified nutritionists.
MENOPAUSE DIET TIPS
Keeping Active In Midlife
Menopause symptoms and super busy lifestyles can make women less inclined to exercise which can further contribute to menopause weight gain. 30% of women aged 41-60 are not getting the minimum exercise recommendations. 20% aren't getting 30 mins a week. Daily brisk walking is an easy way to get more active. Just 10 minutes a day is enough to decrease chronic health risks by 15%!!
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Why Stress Management Is Essential
When you're stressed, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol to help you deal with the situation – kind of like gearing you up to run or fight. As part of this response, your liver releases glucose to give you a quick burst of energy. But if you're not physically active – like when you're feeling stressed while sitting at your desk – your body doesn't use that extra energy. Instead, insulin kicks in and stores the unused glucose as fat. Over time, frequent stress and higher levels of cortisol can increase your risk of gaining visceral fat. Need some tips for managing stress?
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