Preventing Weight Gain after Menopause

Most women gain weight as they age, but it's not inevitable. How can you minimize weight gain after menopause? Step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet. Weight gain after menopause is the result of several factors, some of which can be controlled. Women tend to exercise less, eat and drink more and burn fewer calories. Plus, the natural aging process of muscle loss results in a decreased metabolism. 

The most effective approach to reversing weight gain after menopause includes a combination of the following:  Increase your physical activity - Increased physical activity, including strength training, may be the single most important factor for maintaining a healthy body composition — more lean muscle mass and less body fat — as you get older. Aerobic exercise boosts your metabolism and helps you burn fat. Strength training exercises increase muscle mass, boost your metabolism and strengthen your bones. Reduce calories - by controlling your portion size and eating healthier. Seeing a dietitian can help create a diet plan that meets a woman’s needs during the aging process.

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