Nothing fits! It feels like I’ve gained so much weight, quickly
Weight gain is incredibly frustrating. For a lot of women, it comes on suddenly. It feels like before you’ve even realized what is happening, you’ve gained 20 pounds — and then it seems impossible to lose. Plus, all of your old tricks to drop weight stop working.
WEIGHT GAIN IS CAUSED BY A COMPLEX INTERSECTION OF A FEW POSSIBLE DIFFERENT FACTORS:
- Increasing insulin resistance
- Decreasing muscle mass
- Sleep disturbances
- Stress and adrenal fatigue
- Thyroid dysfunction
If you’ve struggled with PCOS or insulin resistance before reaching menopause, you may find struggles with weight gain amplify once your hormones begin to change.
The fact of the matter is that your weight and size don’t determine your worth. But gaining weight puts you at risk for several conditions, including heart disease and diabetes, so it’s something you have to take seriously.
What can I do about it?
Losing weight is possible.
If you’ve gained weight and can’t seem to get the scale to budge, take heart. It is entirely possible to lose weight in menopause with a few adjustments to your diet and lifestyle.
Be sure to work with your physician and, at a minimum, get a fasting glucose test and Hemoglobin A1c Test (HbA1c) to see if insulin resistance is contributing to your weight gain. You may also want to seek testing for thyroid dysfunction, as thyroid troubles tend to increase during menopause, and that can certainly cause weight gain.
The great news is, that embracing an exercise plan and a low-carb diet that also incorporates plenty of inflammation-fighting vegetables can help jumpstart weight loss in menopause.
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You can do this, Girlfriend. Just focus on:
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DRINKING MORE WATER
Don’t overlook the power of water to help you feel full, improve digestion, and keep bloating at bay.
Read about how water can be the key to helping you lose weight and more here.
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GETTING YOUR DIET DIALED IN
The Keto-Green diet can help you lose weight, improve insulin sensitivity, and kick those hot flashes to the curb, too.
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WORKING OUT BECAUSE YOU LOVE YOUR BODY, NOT BECAUSE YOU HATE IT
Exercise is the ultimate form of self-care. I know it’s hard to find the time and the energy to work out daily but trust me, once you start — you’ll feel so much better.
Weight loss isn’t about vanity
Of course, we all love looking our best and wearing what we feel good in.
But at the end of the day, losing weight in menopause is serious business. It can help improve every other menopause symptom you have, from hot flashes to depression. And then, there are the long-term consequences of weight gain — an increased risk of deadly conditions, from heart disease and cancer to arthritis and liver disease.