We’re a nation that likes to snack, so it’s no surprise that most of us end up putting on some weight as we get older. ‘Hormonal changes mean it’s normal for women to gain weight around their abdomen during the menopause,’ says Simon Wilkinson, from body composition expert Tanita, ‘though the scientific consensus is that weight gain over the rest of your body is largely down to poor diet or lack of exercise.’
It can also reveal hidden health issues, so if you’ve noticed the wight creeping
