MYTH: ALL women gain weight during menopause
As common as it is to gain weight around the midsection during menopause, not all women do.
You wonder… what causes some women to gain this weight during menopause?

Well, obviously, age plays a big role. As we age, our metabolism naturally begins to slow down. We are also guilty of exercising less and eat foods that are less healthy than when the children needed to be “eating their vegetables everyday”.

Unfortunately, our hormones are not exactly cooperating anymore either. As our estrogen is declining, increased levels of testosterone are allowing fat to store in the belly rather than the hips. Do you remember when you were younger and had those nice curvy hips? UGH! Not anymore, right?

Lastly, in a world where we are on the go with little time to stop, stress is very hard to manage. Not just physical but emotional stress is very hard on the body. In fact, when you experience stress, the body releases cortisol. Cortisol is also responsible for heightened belly fat storage.

I can see where you might feel you that you’re doomed now. Really, you aren’t there are many simple things that you can do to combat that belly fat.

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