Understand why weight gain in midlife happens and learn what you can do to feel better physically and emotionally.
Being in my 40s means that conversations with friends often include someone woefully declaring, “None of my pants fit anymore!” or “I gained five pounds and have no idea why!” We all nod sympathetically because we can relate.
Weight gain in midlife is real. It’s also one of the biggest concerns that women have in the years aroundThe Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness. “One of the mistakes we all make is not talking about menopause enough and not educating women about the changes their bodies will go through,” says Ward. “That results in women being taken by surprise when the number on the scale goes up and their clothes don't fit.
Here are some common misconceptions about weight gain in midlife -- plus the facts, so you can understand what’s happening and take steps to feel better physically and emotionally.Forget the insulting and time-worn accusation of “letting yourself go.” According to the book’s authors, it’s a simple fact that many women gain about 1.5 pounds a year in their 40s and 50s. That’s due to a few things: Metabolism naturally slows with age. You also lose muscle in midlife .
But the fact is, all bodies change throughout life. If your post-menopause body looks different than your 20-something body, that’s normal and OK! It’s natural to grapple with embracing the changes, but as Ward suggests, try to focus on how eating nutritious foods and being physically active are making you FEEL.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Why Jumping Rope Is the Ideal Post-Menopausal Workout for Your Bones,Jumping rope can increase bone density after menopause.
Lire la suite »
Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids in the Age of ExplorationEvidence exists that some early seafarers and colonial explorers may have mistaken manatees for the mythical half-fish, half-human creatures known as mermaids.
Lire la suite »
Scientists observe hot plasma surrounding black holes to better understand the cosmic giantsObservations of the matter surrounding black holes shed new light on their inner workings. Find out more at 🚀
Lire la suite »
Google Assistant on the Pixel 7 series learns how you talk to better understand your requestsGoogle Assistant on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro has a 'personalized speech recognition feature' that learns over time how you talk.
Lire la suite »
Twitter Ex-CEO Jack Dorsey Says He Can “Understand” Why His Former Employees Hate HimA few hours after a story emerged that indicated there’s little love for him among Twitter workers past and present, the service’s former Twitter CEO and cofounder Jack Dorsey has respo…
Lire la suite »
How Are the Midterms Affecting Social Media?Some politicians really understand how to be online, but most don't.
Lire la suite »