Fight back against MENOPAUSE WEIGHT GAIN
As if hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings aren’t bad enough, menopause can also make it much harder to manage your weight. Latest research shows the average woman gains around 4.5lb during perimenopause and continues to put on about 1.5lb each year during and after the menopause*.
‘When oestrogen drops during menopause, fat distribution shifts to the upper body, particularly the abdominal area,’ says Lacey Dunn, author of The Women’s Guide To Hormonal Harmony (£21.28, UpliftFit Nutrition LLC). ‘Low oestrogen levels mean your body is less able to use carbs for energy, making it easier to put on weight.’
This is especially frustrating if you’re exercising and eating in the same way as
