HENOPAUSE

I'm still struggling to lose weight, even though it has been over a year since I joined the gym.  Typically I go to the gym three times a week, it is much easier to go to if you have a regular partner (Kelly V. you have been working too many hours, I need you)!

Although it is not easy to lose weight during and after menopause, exercise, a healthy diet, and natural supplements can assist women to lose weight at these times.  My question is; How long does it take to drop a few pounds??

Consume a rich and varied diet. It is important that women who want to lose weight during and after menopause consume at least five potions of fruit and vegetables a day. 

Drinking green tea. This is filled with antioxidants, and water really helps women to feel more energetic. Green tea can also help to cleanse the body and assist women to lose weight during and after menopause.

Exercise regularly. Doing regular moderate exercise is extremely important when trying to lose weight during and after menopause. 

Natural supplements. I take a Multi-vitamin for women over 50, just saying, that number can make weight stay on!!! Very often taking a natural supplement that helps keep the body's systems in balance can assist women who are trying to lose weight during and after menopause. 

Alcohol. Also contains empty calories and sugars that contribute to weight gain. If a woman wishes to replace her calorie laden glass of white wine or pint of cider, a vodka and slim lime tonic is a good alternative. Even in these cases, it is important that alcohol be enjoyed in moderation.  The holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means???  

We can only keep trying!

Love ya, Candy

If exercise could be bottled, everyone would take it.

If you're over 50, some say you're "over the hill." Others say "50 is the new 30.'" 
But turning 50 doesn't have to be the end of being fit and energetic. Although it may take some patience, you can be slim, sleek and foxy into your mature years 
(I've been working out for a year and still don't see sleek & sexy!!!}

You're not the same person you were when you were 25 years old.

You’ve had kids, have/had a job, volunteered and done many other things by the time you turn 50 years of age.

But through smart eating and regular exercise, most women in their mature years are staying fit — and fabulous! 

(maybe not so fabulous, but at least working towards feeling better)

For women over 50, physical activity may help tame some of the symptoms of menopause — hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

(I still prefer alcohol to tame the symptoms)

Exercise also helps reduce your risks for heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes, helps control weight and even melts belly fat.

(just ask my girl Kelly, she has lost 55 pounds!!  U' Go Girl")

Many difficulties of aging are linked to an inactive lifestyle. And while your chronological age may be 55, your biological age can be 35 — if you follow a consistent exercise program.

That's why, if exercise could be bottled, everyone would take it. 

Love Ya,

Candy Watts