It doesn't surprise me that there are two words every middle-aged woman dreads hearing -- menopausal fat.
It enters on the mind frequently as the body goes through the changes brought on by menopause.
Finding the right solution to menopausal fat is another concern, as everyone wishes to return to the thinner, more attractive body they had before the changes started.
The more weight you find yourself with, the more it crosses your mind.
It is really annoying that your clothes no longer fit the way they used to, and that in itself, may be enough motivation to find a way to get rid of menopausal fat.
There are a multitude of diets out there, which make it difficult to determine which one is right for losing menopause belly fat.
Certain diets eliminate foods, some restrict calories severely, others are little more than fasts, where only soup or liquid is ingested.
These plans work, but only temporarily.
Often, all they do is set up a bad pattern in the body that actually encourages weight gain after the diet has ended.
If you want to shed menopausal fat for good, you must learn what foods are good for you and which ones are no longer your friend.
To get rid of menopausal fat, you will have to modify your diet in such a way as to encourage fat loss and discourage the "yo-yo syndrome".
Good nutrition and menopause fat loss depend on good sources of things like protein from lean meats.
Your body builds muscle from protein and your appetite is better satiated.
Avoid red meat for protein.
Instead, include chicken, turkey and low fat cottage cheese.
Not only are these nutritionally sound foods, but also you will feel fuller and not hanker for the things you know are bad for you.
Carbs (carbohydrates) are another important factor in your efforts to lose menopausal fat.
However, it is important that you choose the right type of carbs.
Eliminate white flour products and refined sugars altogether from your diet.
Instead, choose whole-grain pastas and breads, vegetables and fruits.
Eating the wrong kind of carbs will give your body plenty of calories and sugars to burn off, so much so, that it will never get to the menopausal fat you are trying to lose.
So avoid the bad carbs.
Another plus: the better carbs will give you enough fiber to keep your digestion working as it should as well as help you feel fuller.
It may sound counter-productive, but fat is another of the food groups that you need in your menopausal fat reduction plans.
But it's the bad fats-saturated fats and oils-that are harmful to you and that you must avoid.
Opt for poly-unsaturated fats, the kind you can find in avocados, nuts, olive oil and such.
Modifications in your diet like these will give you the success you are looking for to lose menopausal fat.
It enters on the mind frequently as the body goes through the changes brought on by menopause.
Finding the right solution to menopausal fat is another concern, as everyone wishes to return to the thinner, more attractive body they had before the changes started.
The more weight you find yourself with, the more it crosses your mind.
It is really annoying that your clothes no longer fit the way they used to, and that in itself, may be enough motivation to find a way to get rid of menopausal fat.
There are a multitude of diets out there, which make it difficult to determine which one is right for losing menopause belly fat.
Certain diets eliminate foods, some restrict calories severely, others are little more than fasts, where only soup or liquid is ingested.
These plans work, but only temporarily.
Often, all they do is set up a bad pattern in the body that actually encourages weight gain after the diet has ended.
If you want to shed menopausal fat for good, you must learn what foods are good for you and which ones are no longer your friend.
To get rid of menopausal fat, you will have to modify your diet in such a way as to encourage fat loss and discourage the "yo-yo syndrome".
Good nutrition and menopause fat loss depend on good sources of things like protein from lean meats.
Your body builds muscle from protein and your appetite is better satiated.
Avoid red meat for protein.
Instead, include chicken, turkey and low fat cottage cheese.
Not only are these nutritionally sound foods, but also you will feel fuller and not hanker for the things you know are bad for you.
Carbs (carbohydrates) are another important factor in your efforts to lose menopausal fat.
However, it is important that you choose the right type of carbs.
Eliminate white flour products and refined sugars altogether from your diet.
Instead, choose whole-grain pastas and breads, vegetables and fruits.
Eating the wrong kind of carbs will give your body plenty of calories and sugars to burn off, so much so, that it will never get to the menopausal fat you are trying to lose.
So avoid the bad carbs.
Another plus: the better carbs will give you enough fiber to keep your digestion working as it should as well as help you feel fuller.
It may sound counter-productive, but fat is another of the food groups that you need in your menopausal fat reduction plans.
But it's the bad fats-saturated fats and oils-that are harmful to you and that you must avoid.
Opt for poly-unsaturated fats, the kind you can find in avocados, nuts, olive oil and such.
Modifications in your diet like these will give you the success you are looking for to lose menopausal fat.