TweetDuring midlife, many women find themselves losing the battle of the bulge — even when they dedicate themselves to a healthy diet and exercise regime. In fact, once you hit the menopausal years, women are virtually bound to gain weight, largely because of the hormonal changes occurring in the body during midlife. Understanding why inevitable [...]
Getting the Most Out of Weight Training During Menopause
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TweetMaintaining fitness during menopause requires both aerobic exercise and regular weight training. Both types of exercise help you boost your metabolism and manage your weight. Aerobic exercise particularly benefits your cardiovascular system, while weight training fights one of the most insidious symptoms of menopause: osteoporosis. Weight Training During Menopause Benefits Your Bones Lowered hormone levels [...]
Five Aerobic Exercises for Maximum Fitness During Menopause
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TweetGetting thick around the middle is almost inevitable during menopause while your hormones remain in a state of decline and imbalance. As estrogen decreases during menopause, fat deposits shift from other areas to the abdomen, creating the dreaded “meno-pot.” Visceral fat has been linked to many health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. [...]
Healthy Diet Tips for Women Over 40 to Lose Weight
August 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TweetDieting can easily become frustrating over 40. Menopause brings with it hormonal declines that can cause your body to produce ? and hold onto ? pounds over time. While the first line of defense against midlife weight gain is to rebalance deficient hormones in the body, your diet matters to your weight loss, as well. [...]
Why Diets Don’t Always Work During Menopause
August 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TweetWeight gain during menopause can expand your waistline ? even if you?re eating a perfectly healthy menopause diet bolstered by regular exercise. In fact, the average woman can experience up to 10 pounds of weight gain during her menopausal years, making it a challenge to stay fit. For many women, menopause weight gain can make [...]
Five Essential Nutrients for Every Woman During Menopause
August 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TweetYour daily diet offers a powerful tool to help you help you stay healthy – and even bolster beauty – during menopause. As women age, the imbalances in hormones they experience can lead to skin problems, weight gain, and lower overall health. By ensuring that you receive proper amounts of key nutrients, you can help [...]
