How To Achieve Menopausal Weight Loss

By Leslie Ball


It is a challenge for women at menopause and post menopause to control weight gain and loss. Gaining a few pounds is very easy but loosing becomes a huge challenge. Experts have studied this challenge and recommended very simple tips for menopausal weight loss. The solution is long term and does not involve tasteless foods or strenuous exercises.

The dietary magic can be revealed by scheduling a visit to your nutritionist. The nutritionist studies your diet and makes recommendations for adjustment. The nutritionist is a single unit in a trilogy that also includes a psychologist and an exercise physiologist. The three offer a comprehensive and professional approach that is guaranteed to deliver reliable results.

The foods recommended by nutritionists ensure that you do not gain body fat and at the same time loose the excess. Professional nutritionists recommended that a woman should take more vegetables and fruits. There are different categories to ensure that your taste preferences are considered.

Nutritionists who specialized in shedding excess pounds recommended reduction in intake of processed sugars and deserts. The sweeteners in processed foods and deserts are packed with calories that are easy to absorb and convert into fat. This also applies to sweetened drinks. Women are also advised to avoid meat and cheese in order to keep body fat in check.

By keeping your body fat in check, you will enjoy numerous health benefits and avoid lifestyle diseases. At menopause, conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis and heart diseases can easily trouble you. The areas that are severely affected by arthritis include the knees and hips. You also will avoid diabetes that is a concern for women at menopause.

To avoid excess fat, make exercises part of your routine. There are many options that do not have to include the gym. Some include dancing, gardening or at least thirty minutes workout. It is advisable to combine a number of exercises so that all body parts are fully covered. Do not focus on an entire marathon or spending numerous hours in the gym. Your home presents numerous options to improvise.

A discussion about the content of your diet is crucial. During the discussion with a qualified nutritionist, you will be surprised by the unhealthy foods in your fridge. Slight changes or the choice of healthier but equally tasty alternatives are available with incredible results.

Your choice of soft drinks should consider the presence of sweeteners and the amount of calories contained. The sugars in soft drinks are easily converted into fat. The effect is a reversal of gains made through weeks of strenuous exercises and dieting. Nutritionists have recommended healthy alternatives like seltzer water with a touch of lemon or lime wedge. The alternatives provided are both healthy and tasty.

Part of effective body fat management is to avoid hunger. You are advised to keep a bowl of fruits within reach. The fruits are healthy for snacking and will keep you full. A snack or sliced apple also works wonders in keeping away the temptation to eat excessively.

An exercise partner offer encouragement and support in your weight management plan. A walking or exercising partner makes the moments memorable by ensuring that you long for them. Identify a schedule for your exercise meetings and make it a habit. All the tips given should be religiously and consistently followed to ensure that they deliver desired results.




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