A natural biological process full of changes, this is menopause, that new stage in women's lives that brings with it a good amount of new things for the organism and the body. Among some of its symptoms is weight gain. Furthermore, according to a study carried out by the Karolinska Institute of Sweden, people tend to gain weight as one of the consequences of the aging process. Without forgetting that, with age, muscle mass is lost. For all these reasons, it is very common for middle-aged women with menopause to begin to gain weight. However, this can be controlled by taking into account a series of tips.
The key to maintaining a stable weight despite menopause has to do with the daily habits and customs of each person. The idea is to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, for which it is not necessary to impose restrictions or any type of exaggerated measures. These are just healthy changes that also have a positive impact on mental and emotional well-being.
During menopause, the body is exposed to a whole series of hormonal changes that, among other things, cause the body to have a tendency to gain weight. This is especially noticeable in areas such as the abdomen, hips or thighs, in fact, this is where what is known as the menopause belly arises. Because fat tends to accumulate in this place.
To avoid gaining excessive weight and maintain healthy and appropriate levels for each person, you can adopt a series of habits that will prevent major changes.
