Let’s be real: weight gain is a pretty common side effect of menopause. And when it hits, it can hit quick. But is weight control during menopause realistic? Is weight and menopause unavoidable? Why does menopause cause weight gain in the first place? And how does meno weight loss work?
This article will explore everything you need to know about weight control during menopause.
Menopause brings with it a bunch of symptoms and an entire new way of living. That’s why we actively need a beginner’s guide to menopause, to help us prepare and navigate through this life change.
So, as a quick recap, let’s answer the question: what exactly is menopause?
Menopause is a natural process (though it can be surgically induced) that happens when a woman’s menstrual cycle comes to an end.
Every woman is different and will reach menopause at a unique point. Usually, though, menopause tends to be between the ages of 45 and 55.
Put simply, your hormones play a huge role for weight gain in menopause.
As your oestrogen and progesterone levels drop and you age, your metabolism changes.
One way your metabolism changes is by your muscle mass decreasing, which means fewer calories are burned.
When fewer calories are burned, there’s a buildup of fat, which leads to weight gain.
This often starts before the menopause, which is why so many people see rapid weight gain in perimenopause.
There are other reasons why you may gain weight during menopause. You can thank your genetics for part of it. On top of that, a lack of sleep causes your metabolism to struggle, resulting in weight gain.
And, we all know that sleep problems are a common and very frustrating menopause symptom.