Menopausal weight gain – tips for menopause weight loss

Menopausal weight gain (also known as middle age spread) is common from about age 40 and onwards. At this time you may find yourself putting on weight or find that it becomes difficult to prevent weight gain post menopause even though you are still eating the same amount of food.

Causes of menopausal weight gain

Menopausal weight gain doesn’t appear overnight. During the years leading up to menopause you may put on about a pound a year. There are several reasons for this :
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