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Diet Buddy - Monday, July 31, 2006
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Hello there Buddies:
Ladies, this is for all of us out there that can't seem
to get over the fact that our once nice slim shapes have
turned into something we've tried to avoid our whole
lives.....big round apple shapes, making us look like
we're about to give birth all over again, only we're NOT
pregnant.
For those of us that are reaching our middle years and are
frequently at a loss as to where all the extra weight that
seems to have mysteriously attached itself over the past
few years is coming from.....yes sirreeeeee, it's our
hormones gone wild, and we're in for one strange, confus-
ing, and frustrating ride!
With that said, we should know we're not alone in this and
that there is help for us out there. It is important to
remember that the weight we have gained is normal and to
be expected when approaching or in our menopausal years.
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"Studies show that about 90% of menopausal woman gain some
weight between the ages of 35 and 55. Now don't blame
yourself for this newly aquired weight change, gaining
weight during menopause is caused by shifts in your
hormones, not greedy eating.
Most woman will gain about 10 to 15 pounds during their
menopausal years and most of this weight will come on
gradually - about a pound a year - during perimenopause.
Women who have experienced "early" or "surgical" menopause
may experience more rapid and extreme weight gain. Yes,
you will start noticing the weight isn't distributing it-
self as it used to but rather going to places that you
didn't make room for in your clothes.
Many women, myself included, are quite shocked and
frustrated when they begin to notice those extra pounds so
graciously provided by menopause. You may be eating and
exercising the exact same way as you always were but you
now just can't seem to maintain your weight. Maintaining
your weight becomes more and more difficult and losing
weight becomes almost impossible. This is because of the
fluctuation in your hormones.
Your bodies hormones have a direct impact on your
appetite, metabolism, and fat storage. This is why it is
so difficult to control your weight during menopause.....
no matter what you do, fluctuating estrogen, testosterone
and androgen levels will fight you all the way.
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Estrogen - is the female sex hormone that is responsible
for causing monthly ovulation. During female menopause,
your estrogen levels decline rapidly, causing your body to
stop ovulating. As your ovaries produce less and less
estrogen, your body looks for other places to get needed
estrogen from. Fat cells in your body can produce estrogen,
so your body works harder to convert calories into fat to
increase estrogen levels. Unfortunately for you, fat cells
don't burn calories the way muscle cells do, which causes
you to pack on the unwanted pounds.
Progesterone - levels during menopause will also decrease.
Like estrogen, lower levels of this hormone can be
responsible for many of the symptoms of menopause and
includes weight gain, or at least the appearance of it.
Water retention and menopause often go hand in hand since
water weight and bloating are caused by decreased
progesterone levels.
Androgen - is responsible for sending your new weight
directly to your middle section. In fact weight gain during
menopausal years is often known as "middle age spread"
because of the rapid growth of the mid-section. Often, one
of the first signs of menopause is an increase of androgen
in your body, which causes you to gain weight around your
stomach area.
Testosterone - helps your body create lean muscle mass out
of the calories that you take in. Muscle cells burn more
calories than fat cells do increasing your metabolism.
During menopause levels of testosterone drop resulting in
loss of this muscle, resulting in a lower metabolism
unfortunately", says Epigee Women's Health.
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Menopause can be a very trying time in our lives. With all
these changes of nature working against us, it's important
to learn to accept a few pounds and focus on being healthy
and active, not trying to fit into those old clothes. A
little extra weight can actually be good for us and help
lessen other symptoms of menopause like anxiety and hot
flashes. We're embarking on a new journey that doesn't
have to be unpleasant. With the proper tools, an exercise
and weight loss program, we can keep ourselves feeling in
tip top shape physically and mentally for years to come.
Tips:
* Eat a balanced diet. Avoid refined sugars and indulge
in fruits and vegetables.
* Avoid crash diets. Starvation will only cause your
metabolism to slow down, causing you to gain more weight
later on.
* Don't lose large amounts of weight. Being very thin can
lead to an increased chance of developing osteoporosis.
* Limit intake of caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. These
can add to water retention.
* Remain active. Do aerobics to increase metabolism and
burn fat. Do weight bearing activities such as walking
and cycling to increase muscle mass and ward of
osteoporosis.
Complications of middle age weight gain:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes
Work with your doctor to keep these issues in check.
Did You Know ???
That "phytoestrogens - which are high in foods and
supplements like soy and flaxseed - can help you raise
your estrogen levels the natural way. Think about adding
soy foods to your diet - putting ground flaxseeds in salad
- or taking the early route and getting supplements like
flaxseed or red clover capsules from your health food
store."
Have a great week everyone!!!
Don't forget to visit our blog, or e-mail us with your own
experiences.
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional, any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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