How to prevent gaining weight after menopause

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-27

After menopause, hormone levels in a woman's body change, resulting in a slowdown in the body's metabolism and a tendency to gain weight. In addition, as we age, muscle mass decreases and basal metabolic rate decreases, which also tends to lead to weight gain.

* Analysis: 1Changes in hormone levels: After menopause, estrogen levels drop, resulting in a slowdown in the body's metabolism and easy accumulation of fat.

2.Improper diet: Excessive intake of high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods leads to excess energy.

3.Lack of exercise: After menopause, there is a lack of energy expenditure due to physical discomfort or lack of exercise habits.

*Recommendations: 1Diet control: Reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods, and increase the intake of low-calorie, high-nutrient foods such as dietary fiber.

2.Increase the amount of exercise: Appropriately increase aerobic exercise and strength training to increase the body's metabolic rate and increase muscle mass.

3.Medications**: If symptoms are severe, medications can be used under the guidance of a doctor**.

Life advice:1Diet: Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other foods rich in dietary fiber, and reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat and high-sugar foods.

2.Exercise: Appropriately increase aerobic exercise and strength training, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, etc. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.

3.Work and rest: Maintain adequate sleep and avoid staying up late and being overtired.

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