Women wonder why the pounds seem to creep up as they age. A new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge explains why. Scientists have found that women have a lower metabolism after menopause.
The research shows that the average decrease of 200 calories a day burned after menopause. This means women burn 100 to 150 fewer calories a day and usually do less physical activity. Researcher Jennifer Lovejoy says the lower metabolism could be tied to lower estrogen levels and not muscle loss. It appears that the lower estrogen increases appetite and causes cravings carbohydrates and fats.
With this knowledge women in their early to mid-40s need to gradually increase their physical activity and try to eat a healthier diet, avoiding the processed foods and eating the good carbs.
Suggestions for adding activity into a woman’s lifestyle and improve dietary habits, age 40 and up:
Bike riding:
If you live in a big city like Chicago find the bike paths in your area. Chicago has been ranked number 10 in one of the most bike friendly cities.
Walking:
Add 20 minutes of walking in the morning, 20 minutes at lunch and again after dinner. Read more tips in walking here: Lose weight by walking!
Try proper food combining:
Celebrities Suzanne Somers, Mariah Carey and author of book Fit for Life Harvey Diamond and others believe in proper food combining for a healthier life style.
Shop for safe weight loss supplements to boost metabolism. Supplements are available that have safe ingredients such as green tea extract, ginger and capsicum to help boost metabolism and manufactured through companies who have serious quality control.
Shop for healthy weight loss supplements here: Mother Knows Best Online health store
Review other articles for weight loss and fitness:
Healthy recipes – Food Makeovers for Chicago
5 Hot Workout Trends to do in Chicago
Health Supplements to support women’s hormonal issues
Comments
Very helpful article and tips Marguerite! You are a wonderful author and herbalist. Thanks fo the tidbits of education and great products recommendations and lifestles!
Fondly,
Terri Rainey
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