Do you find it harder to lose weight now that you’re over 40?
4 Important things that you can do to support hormones through menopause.
1-Eat more fiber and coniferous veggies
2-Moderate alcohol
3-Manage your metabolic shift by adjusting calorie intake
4-Lower cortisol by taking daily walks outside
These are the woes that a TON of our clients struggle with. Previously they were able to lose weight easily when they focused and were diligent but now everything has shifted. Now it feels like no matter what you try nothing seems to help.
Eating the right things to support the hormonal shift that is happening in our bodies matters. Including more fiber and cruciferous veggies is key also.
The other factor is your metabolism. This is a key time when things shift and making sure your intake matches your expenditure is important also.
Moderating Alcohol is important during this stage of life because alcohol has a direct effect on hormone production. The other thing that is key is walking! Adding in a daily walk to your already consistent exercise routine can have great positive impact on those hormones also. You become more sensitive to stress during this time and walks (especially outside) are a great way to bring that cortisol down and bring those happy hormones up!
Love this post and the 4 simple tips. I’m 47 and calorie intake was a big game changer for me. Going into a deficit (in a healthy way) was key to progress. I also found excuses to walk, like walking the dog or taking more walks with my wife or kids is a great added habit.