by Uma Shankari
Menopause and perimenopause, the years leading up to it, cause most women to gain weight. Most women will gain about 10 to 15 pounds during their menopausal years, most of it around their abdomen. Women who have experience...read more
As if the experience of menopausal symptoms weren't enough, a couple of years later you notice that your tummy seems to be expanding. Your clothes are starting to get tighter and, worse, your arms are starting to get flabb...read more
by Elena H.
Losing weight when you are post-menopausal is especially hard. One of the reasons is that the metabolism drastically slows down after menopause. My husband jokingly tells me that "my fire has gone out". (He is referring ...read more
by K.D. Saffron
Menopause for some women may signal a less stressful time of their life, however menopause is not time specific and occasionally arrives at an earlier age than expected. Either way, the symptoms, concerns, and results are ...read more
by Ethel Smith
I am struggling with this issue myself at the moment. However, much as I am finding losing weight a little difficult, I think I know what I need to do, in order to lose some weight. One of the problems with the menopause i...read more
by Indu Sastri
If you are one of those people who gain weight even if you watch someone else eat, then menopause is just another excuse for your body to tilt your weigh scales onto a bigger number. Menopause can be a roller coaster of so...read more
by Lilyan N.
Women Should Adjust Nutrition after Menopause! Women, especially as they reach menopause, need to reassess their nutrition, As we age, a number of issues emerge that require changes in the nutrients we need. metabolism st...read more
Menopause and your ability to lose weight during, this phase of your life will depend on 3 things. Attitude, Self control, and Exercise. Arm yourself with knowledge when it comes to the value of different foods. Choose l...read more
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