Welcome back! As one of the Web’s premier online health stores, we get that most people want to be thinner. But when you’re a woman, and you’re dealing with menopause, weight loss can sometimes feel impossible. But trust us when we tell you, it’s not. Yesterday, we shared a few common sense and simple tips to help you lose weight and live healthier. Today, we’re going to go over a few more.
- Australia’s University of Adelaide performed a fascinating study that discovered when women perform aerobic exercise in the two weeks before their periods take place, they burn up to 30% more fat than usual. That’s a boost that’s not just significant, but worth taking advantage of.
- Speaking of aerobic exercise, add frequent high-intensity bursts. For example, walk for two minutes, then jog as quickly as possible for 30 seconds. Repeat this for 30 minutes.
- During menopause, we know that your body is experiencing hormonal changes. Among other things, this will slow down your metabolism. When you’re in your 20’s and 30’s, you can eat badly fairly often, and your metabolism will burn off the junk. But when you get into your 40’s, the metabolism slows down. By eating healthier, such as whole grains and fruits, nuts, vegetables, beans, and seeds, you’ll not only feel satisfied and full, but your hormones will stay in check.
- If you’re keeping a closer eye on your calorie intake, don’t forget about those from soda. These calories are very sneaky, since they easily slip past the fullness signal your brain uses for foods. When you’re thirsty, you’re ingesting hundreds of unneeded calories. Drop the soda and switch to water throughout the day. If you get a bit bored with plain h2o, infusing it overnight with fruits or simply adding lemons or limes can help take care of a craving for sweet beverages.
