5 Reasons for Weight Gain Post Menopause

Many women post menopause find that they gain weight and this is a very difficult and frustrating topic. Often, because weight gain often occurs without changing diet or activity levels.

Below are some of the main reasons that weight gain tends to occur post menopause.

1) HORMONAL CHANGES - Estrogen levels can drop and this affects how your body stores fat. Unfortunately fat tends to accumulate around the abdomen, which also increases risk for metabolic issues.

2) SLOWER METABOLISM - As we age muscle mass naturally decreases and this slows your metabolism. Less muscle means fewer calories burned at rest making it easier to gain weight, even if your diet stays the same.

3) INSULIN RESISTANCE - Post menopause your cells can become less sensitive to insulin, making it harder to process sugar efficiently. This leads to higher blood sugar levels, increased fat storage and more cravings for sugar.

4) STRESS + CORTISOL LEVELS - Stress, combined with hormonal changes is a devastating combination and can lead to elevated cortisol and adrenaline levels. These hormones help promote fat storage, especially in the abdomen.

5) LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - If a women goes into menopause living a sedentary lifestyle, the effects of menopausal weight gain will be greater. It’s also easier to become less active post menopause, especially with busy schedules and the physical changes that can make exercise more challenging.

While you can’t stop natural hormonal changes, the good news is that you can counter them with a variety lifestyle adjustments.

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