Women between the ages of 35 and 55 will soon experience menopause.
Of course you know that it is not a disease but rather a phase in life all females go through where the female will no longer be able to conceive a child anymore.
One of the symptoms associated with this phase is the dreaded weight gain.
In fact, 90% of women will gain a few extra pounds which are not a direct result of overeating but rather a shift in your hormones.
Those who are already going through with menopause will probably notice a change in their physical body shape.
A Majority will gain between 10 to 15 pounds but this will not happen overnight.
It will happen gradually like one or two pounds per year during premenopause and a little faster for those who are in early menopause.
The areas where you will see a physical change will be in the abdomen thus making you look fat when you look at yourself in the mirror.
Again, this is not your fault but a fact of life because there are also already fluctuations in your hormones.
To explain this further, you have to understand that hormones do not only affect our behavior but also have a direct impact on our appetite, fat storage and metabolism.
As much as possible try to stay active by exercising regularly.
Examples of these could be weightlifting, yoga, cycling, jogging, running and walking that will increase muscle mass and the prevention of osteoporosis.
Remember, eating fruits and vegetables, all different colors, helps keep your body healthy and young.