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How To Fight Menopausal Weight Gain?

 

 

The truth: Every woman goes through perimenopause and menopause and experiences frustrating body changes during these periods including abnormal weight gain.

Why do we gain weight during menopause/perimenopause?

 

Regardless of what number you see on your scale, women`s weight through menopause and perimenopause is largely caused by several factors:

(1) Hormones

Estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus of the brain control food intake, energy expenditure, and body fat distribution. When there is a decrease in the levels of estrogen during menopause, this control panel increases hunger, slows metabolism, and encourages fat gain around the waist.

Hormone Replacement Therapy could potentially help improve reduce this weight gain by helping the brain`s receptors from promoting hunger, slowing metabolism, and growing waistline during menopause.

(2) Exercise

Since one of the symptoms of hormonal imbalance is slow metabolism and loss of energy, during this period we tend to get lazy. We feel heaviness and lack of interest.

If you feel sluggish, you may start with a little walk every now and then which will be helpful just to keep raise your feeling-good hormones, endorphins. Any physical activity will benefit your body during this time to tone the muscles and bone mass because these are what we tend to lose rapidly during this period.

(3) Healthy Eating

During this period in women`s lives, we tend to become hungry because of the hormonal change. What is worst is that our hypothalamus keep saying eat food that are sweet and salty. There you go, you can now notice a bit of heaviness and bloatness.

The right choice of food with proper nutrients will basically ward off those menopausal symptoms. Try to eat food that consists low in fat, sugar and sodium.

(4) Stress

It is hard to relax when you are going through the trials of menopause. You are putting so much pressure on your mind and body when you are under stress.

Stress not only tends to add weight around your belly but can boost your appetite, creating a vicious cycle. Too much stress is a predictor of weight gain and can break your will to stick with a diet.

(5) Genes

Gaining weight during your later years can also be attributed if it runs in the family. But that does not mean you cannot change it. You can definitely control it. With the right diet, the right belief and attitude, you can be as sexy as you want even at your menopausal period.

 

 

You can exercise more or even eat less, yet you still find yourself gaining weight, especially in the waist and thigh areas. Having these unwanted weight gains, and other menopausal symptoms like bloating, mood swings, low energy and hot flashes, can make your life miserable during these times.

So, can we fight these symptoms? even the weight gain?

 

Of course, we can! There are so many programs in the market nowadays that can help alleviate these symptoms. If you are skeptical about these programs, you may want to follow a strict healthy diet protocol. There are so many ways, it is all up to you.

 

By the way… Have you heard about EstroThin – Menopausal Formula?

 

EstroThin is a neutroceautical grade liquid extract therapy with a clinically substantiated Adaptogenic phylo-plants phylo-plants activity called ADAPTOGENS.

 

All these hormonal changing process during the menopause or perimenopause periods give so many stresses to our body`s systems. Adaptogens are the most effective natural substances available to help the body fight these stresses by stimulating the body`s own self-regeneration process, which makes reduce symptoms of weight gain, bloating, mood swings and hot flashes and other adverse menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms.

 

How does it work?

 

The Adaptogenic active ingredients of EstroThin help combat undue stresses put upon the body by stimulating the body`s own self-regeneration process. It helps reduce the levels of fat hormones and balance cortisol levels causing the body to automatically stimulate weight loss, especially excess fat around the waist, stomach, and thigh areas. The corrective process also helps increase the body`s energy level, fight the adverse effects of stress, help control mood swings and commence the strengthening process of the immune function.

 

The role of the Adaptogens is the ability to help restore the normal balance to hormonal responses that are either abnormally high or abnormally low and help the body adjust to different kinds of stress.

 

Estrothin does not come as a pill or as a capsule. It is a liquid extract.

 

The potency of the active ingredient of EstroThin is substantially higher when delivered as a liquid extract versus powdered methods (such as capsule, caplet, or tablet). Also, the active ingredients are pre-extracted, therefore accelerating their movement through the body`s system and maintaining its efficacy and effectiveness. The product is mild and has a pleasant taste.

 

You can find out more about EstroThin on http://sisquochealthcare.com/

 

My Conclusion

 

Going into a menopausal/perimenopausal stage in our lives can be very unpredictable. But for sure, due to hormonal deficiencies, there will be some emotional and body changes that will be involved. Understanding these changes can help you through this stage. We may want to find ways to help our body adapt to these symptoms or we may just accept and embrace all these changes and just continue in our lives. But no matter what it is you decide, make sure to enjoy the whole meaning of womanhood.

 

Any thoughts in this article? I would appreciate if you leave a comment.

34 thoughts on “How To Fight Menopausal Weight Gain?

  1. I need this for my mom. I didn’t know she was going through menopause till last year and I saw all the changes described here.

    Being a mid 30’s woman I didn’t even know there is a perimenopause. I really need to get into shape now.

    Thank you for writing a very educational post.

    1. Thanks Alina and you`re welcome! Just to add note, it takes a year or more for women to experience these symptoms of menopause/perimenopause. To some, it takes even more than 10 years. Not understanding these symptoms can be very frustrating. But, if you have already known about this at an earlier age, like you`re in 30`s, then, you can manage these symptoms well.

  2. I definitely saw the weight gain when I was going through this period of my life. I was doomed from the start to be around the midsection and it runs in my family, but now that I’ve got through menopause it seems to be a fruitless battle. I just might check out the Estrothin!

    1. Thanks Lynne for sharing your thoughts. When i started menopause, although i am always been health conscious, i do not understand how come i was gaining a bit of weight especially in the tummy area.. Then, i realized this was an effect of the reduction of some hormones caused by the menopausal period. Please do check EstroThin:)

  3. Wow I remember when my mom went through this I didn’t understand it at first I was a lot younger but after reading this it sheds some light on what was going on my mom was short in temper, mood swings, body temp all over the place she was so stressed out this article is very informative thank you!

    1. Thanks Demon`te! Once you understand the effects and symptoms of the menopausal or perimenopausal periods of women, the more you will understand their behaviour. It is good to note these signs.

  4. Wow. What a timely article. I’m in full-blown menopause, and I’ve gained a ton of weight. I used to eat well and exercise and stayed at a great weight, but not anymore. I’m inspired to return to low carb and exercising after reading this.

  5. Wow ! I have learned some stuff ! My wife will be 50 in another 2 years, I better start getting ready! 🙂
    Have a great day!
    Mike

  6. Great article!
    I didn’t know that stress and genes played a role in this. I guess, I should ask my mother to know for mine, too!
    Do you know if Estrothin has any strong side effects?
    Thanks in advance!

    1. Hi Jenny, Thanks for your comment. As of this writing, i haven`t heard of any strong side effects of Estrothin. What i researched initially, taking EStrothin will give you headache at the beginning but will eventually dissipate as your body gets used to it.

  7. I am currently going through this now. Since my late twenties my body started changing so much that they kept checking me for perimenopause. I have all the symptoms of menopause now. Hormones and stress are playing a huge roll in my weight gain. I may have to checkout the EstroThin.

    1. Thanks Tami for reading this article! I do recommend this product if you think that your weight gain is due to your menopause.

  8. Great post on menopause and good advice on how to counteract the uncomfortable symptoms. I wouldn’t be without my estrogen. It’s so important for a woman’s body to function properly. I’ll be checking out your products. Thank you!

    1. Thanks Holly for checking out this article! It`s also good to be reminded that women going to this stage will definitely go through some bodily and systematic changes.

  9. Thank you for sharing this great information on how to deal with menopausal symptoms.

    My wife mom aunt she’s starting to have this menopause symptoms and is good to know the is something that she can do to fight this problem, all her life she’s been well fit and now with this menopausal problem she starts gaining weight and she hate it.

    I think this estrothin will help her a lot I will show her this article and she will try it.

  10. Oh….. the fun things about aging.    My goal is to age as gracefully as possible.   I am just now taking the time to learn about the challenges that come along with menopause.   Thank you for sharing the list of things that I can work to control menopausal weight gain.   I prefer to take as natural a route as possible.   Yet, it also comforting to know that there are products available that can help alleviate some of the menopausal symptoms.    Hopefully I wont’ need them, but your website will be a resource that I can turn to for ideas and suggestions if I do.      

    1. Hi Sondra, thank you for reading this post and leaving a comment.  I am so glad that you are taking good care of yourself, and yes same goal here – to age gracefully.  

  11. My wife has problems during menopause with weight gain and various other issues you mentioned.She isn’t eating healthy and not exercising much other than walking a bit each day.

    But it’s stress that seems do more harm than anything else.And I guess when you put all of these together it can do a number on a woman going through menopause.

    I’m going to suggest Estrothin to her and she what she thinks. I can’t force her but I want to help her and this appears to do just that.

    Should her doctor give the approval on taking this?

    1. Hi Rob, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this article.  It is always best for her to consult her doctor before taking any kind of medications.  But as i have mentioned, Estrothin`s adaptogenic herbs have gone through numerous studies with no adverse side effects.

  12. Do you know if there are any contraindications for EstroThin?  Some supplements don’t play well with certain classes of blood pressure medications.  Also, do you know where it is manufactured and from where the ingredients are sourced?  Not to be too paranoid, but some imported materials are of dubious origin and quality.

    1. Estrothin is a product from Sisquoc Healthcare. It is manufactured and processed in a respectable nutriceatical herbal processing facility in the US.  It is FDA registered facility which operates within the rigid stipulations of  the prestigious GMP, SOP, and CoA guidelines.  Its main ingredients are adaptogenic herbs which have gone through numerous studies and no known adverse effects have been found as a result.  However, if you`re not quite sure, it is always better to consult your physician before you use this.

  13. Was  we are not yet their but my wife is heading that way very soon so i think it would be better if I give her the advice you have just blogged and let her know the importance of being fit and using the drugfor the ladies who are in menopose  she will for sure love it

    1. Hi Charles, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this article.  Yes please, share about this especially to your wife.  I know Estrothin will be very helpful.

  14. Hi! Thank you very much for this very informative post. And I do agree with all these factors you have mentioned.

    Specially the one concerning loss of energy driving to a lack of interest to exercise.

    Thank you very much for showing us how to fight these symptoms. And I appreciate what you have explained about EstroThin’s substantially higher potency when delivered as a liquid extract. We’ll give EstroThin a try.

  15. Thanks for creating such a great insight into the menopause and perimenoupause stage,i can relate some of the symptoms you mentioned here to when my big aunt was going through her perimenopausal stage,thou I was pretty young back then but know I totally understand what is all about.i will check out more about the esthrothin product.Thank you.

  16. Gaining weight is really a hard battle for all women experiencing this, no matter how old and young are you. And yes, when your getting old and going to 40’s our body hormones are changing which lead to become fat and heavy. Thank you for sharing this medication for other people searching for solutions especially for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. I definitely share this. I’ll check the benefits of Estrotin for my wife. 

  17. Thanks so much Hannah, for this nice article. I read this piece with great interest. Because, in recent times my partner has started showing some of the symptoms you described. For example she now feels sluggish, somebody who used to be very smart. I now understand. I think it is about time we started exercising to reduced the menopausal symptoms.

    1. Thanks Seth for your comment.  I am glad you read about this, and hopefully you will understand the reason while your wife is experiencing those symptoms.

      All the best to you!

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