🔥 Why does menopause promote weight gain? 🔥
Weight gain at the menopause is common et multifactorial. here is 3 main reasons ????
1️⃣ Hormonal changes ⚖️
🔸 The decrease in estrogen slows down the metabolism 🐢 and promotes the fat storage, especially at the level abdominal ️
🔸 The insulin sensitivity may be disrupted, making it more difficult to blood sugar regulation 🍭 and the fat burning 🔥
2️⃣ Reduction in muscle mass 💪
🔸 With age, we naturally lose muscle (sarcopenia) 🏋️♀️, which slows down metabolism (I.e.
🔸 Less than muscles = less than calories burned at rest, thus favoring weight gain ⚖️ if the power supply is not adjusted.
3️⃣ Lifestyle Change 🏃♀️
🔸 Less energy & more fatigue can reduce physical activity 🚶♀️
🔸 The stress 😩 and the sleeping disorders 😴 increase the production of cortisol, a hormone that promotes the fat storage, especially at belly.
🔸 The increase in sugar and carbohydrate cravings 🍩 can also contribute to the weight gain.
💡 solution:
✅ Adapt your diet by favoring foods rich in protein 🥩 to preserve the muscle gain.
✅ To move ! 🏃♀️ Integrate suitable physical activity: bodybuilding, cardio, yoga.
✅ To manage stress with meditation 🧘♀️ and optimize the sleep 🌙 to regulate hormones.
???? What is your biggest challenge with menopause? Share in the comments! 💕
