Is it true menaupose causes people to gain weight?

Question

I'm worried I have noticed my mother during her menaupose period, she has become fat.

Answer 1

Yes, it is true. Women when entering menopause slow down. Their metabolism slows and they will gain weight. They need to adjust their exercise routine as they age. Hormones play a big part in your bodies ability to maintain and lose weight. It shouldn't make a woman obese but, it sure does add to the ability to maintain fat especially in the stomach and buttocks.

Answer 2

No, not everyone becomes overweight with menopause, the trick is to realize that the metabolism is slowing down which in turn will cause foods eaten to burn off far more slowly.

Watching the diet, getting plenty of exercise, even if only walking the dog...will help to keep you in good shape even through menopause.

As long as you realize that inactivity is going to cause weight gain quicker during menopause because of diet and lack of exercise...you should be just fine. I know a number of women who haven't gained weight at all...they are as trim as when they were in their 20's. Good luck

Answer 3

get an online weight loss buddy to lose more weight

Answer 4

Sweet potatoes help you lose weight

Answer 5

45 minute jog at a 10 minute mile pace

Answer 6

fast food is salty food if you cut back on the salt in a few weeks youll be able to better taste the natural salts in food and may not crave the junk as much as you used to

Answer 7

Eat evry three to four hours to avoid temptations

Answer 8

plan active dates with your hubby such as bowling or golfing instead of dinner and a movie

Answer 9

have fun lose weight no sweatrunning errands

Answer 10

kick the fattening dressings to the curb and in favor of a balsamic vinaigrette spritzer