Menopause, part 3

This is another great read from MayoClinic.com.

"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."

While I feel that the entire article is worth reading, here's a section that I find particularly interesting:
". . . Causes of weight gain after menopause

Changing hormone levels associated with menopause aren't necessarily the cause of weight gain. Aging and lifestyle factors play a big role in your changing body composition, including:

• Exercising less. Menopausal women tend to exercise less than other women, which can lead to weight gain.
• Eating more. Eating more means you'll take in more calories, which are converted to fat if you don't burn them for energy.
• Burning fewer calories. The number of calories you need for energy decreases as you age because aging promotes the replacement of muscle with fat. Muscle burns more calories than fat does. When your body composition shifts to more fat and less muscle, your metabolism slows down. . . . "

Another reason to stay physically active throughout your lifetime!
Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,

Sharron C. Grzybowski
Co-Founder of STOP, Stop the Obesity Pandemic

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