According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 51.7% of women 20-39 years old were overweight and 68.1% of women 40-59 years old were overweight. So, it seems that the hormon-al changes of menopause could be the culprit. The reality is that these hormonal changes might make you more likely to gain weight around your abdomen than around your hips and thighs. But hormon-al changes alone don’t necessarily cause menopause weight gain. This weight gain is usually related to aging, as well as lifestyle and genetics. Newer research even points to a shift in gut bacteria related to plummeting estrogen levels. Let’s explore some of these factors and also how we may be able to modify the outcome.
Menopause Weight Gain: Myth Or Reality?
