There is a lot that’s unfair about the world. But one of the biggest cosmic injustices out there is the fact that, while men lose weight just by going on a small diet and stepping up their exercise, it’s much harder for women. That’s doubly true for women going through menopause, and it only seems to get more difficult with each year. However, there are a few things you can do to maintain or reduce your weight.
Read on for a few helpful tips.
- Make Vitamin D a regular purchase at your favorite online health store, and factor it in as a supplement every day. It helps to regulate calcium and phosphorus absorption into your body. Better yet, it’s a great way to protect yourself from numerous diseases and conditions such as multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and cancer.
- Did you know that a pound of muscle will burn twice as many calories as a pound of fat? Simply put, if you have more muscle, your body will naturally burn more fat. Don’t worry, you don’t have to become a bodybuilder. Lifting weights that are comfortable for you twice a week is a great start. Also, get into the habit of eating some protein within 2 hours after lifting weights.
- In today’s world, it can feel like we’re constantly on the go. To live life effectively, you need energy, and to have energy, you’ve got to get a good night’s sleep. Ideally, with at least 7 hours of sleep nightly, your metabolism will be recharged. But when you’re dealing with sleep deprivation, your body produces larger amounts of ghrelin, which is a hormone in your body that let's you know when you’re hungry. That’s why when you’re exhausted, you may go for junk foods as a form of comfort eating.
