6 Tips to Fight Menopause Belly (That Actually Work)

​If there’s one thing I hear women in menopause complain about most it’s the menopause belly. It feels like it appeared overnight. One day you’ve got the classic hourglass figure, and the next thing you know, you can’t button your jeans without sucking in your stomach.

Remember the days when hanging out in your favorite pair of jeans conjures thoughts of comfort and joy? Now you can’t wait to get home and throw on a pair of sweats instead of those restricting jeans.
 
But here’s the good news. You can do something about it. Just because you’ve hit menopause doesn’t mean you have to accept a larger waistline. But if you want to do something about it, you need to put in a little effort and start creating some new habits.
 
Let’s face it things have changed since we entered menopause and our approach needs to change along with it.

Follow these 6 tips and not only will your jeans start fitting better, but you’ll have more energy and confidence to boot!

Get 7-9 Hours of Sleep

While you sleep your body is working on repairing cells and bringing your hormones into balance. And a well-rested body and mind will be able to perform much better the next day.

Limit Your Starchy Carbs

As we get older we become more insulin resistant and starchy carbs can add to stored fat easier. Focus instead on vegetables, fruit, and a moderate amount of grains and legumes.

Eat High Protein Meals

Did you know you have been losing muscle since you were in your 30s? It’s time to focus on preserving and building muscle. Studies also show that high protein diets increase fat burning as well as muscle building.

Strength Train 2-4 Days Per Week

​Again, we need that muscle for a healthy metabolism, and we need strength so that we can maintain our independence as we get older.

Walk Daily

This is one of the best ways to increase your metabolism WITHOUT increasing your cortisol. Aim for 10K steps a day. If that seems impossible, increase by 10% every other week till you’ve reached 10K.

Eat 3-4 Servings of Veggies Per Day

Making sure you eat enough vegetables is going to be crucial because they add volume to meals, making you fuller, and have tons of fiber and essential nutrients. Dark leafy greens are perfect for you.
 
You may be tempted to implement all 6 tips above, but I’m going to encourage you not to. When you try to do too much at once, it can be overwhelming leading to you going back to your old habits. Start with one new habit at a time, get a solid base and then move to the next one.

There is no special order you should be doing this in. What I recommend is you start with one that will be fairly easy so that you can build some confidence in your ability to make positive changes to your lifestyle.

Want a more in-depth guide on how to lose your belly fat after menopause?

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