Menopause Weight Loss FAQs

How long does menopause insomnia last?  How long before this menopause insomnia stops bugging me? I used to sleep so well....but now every night's disturbed. It's not just the hot flashes, more ...

What Is the Optimum Heart Rate to Reduce Cortisol Levels?  Can you exercise too hard? I was doing the arc trainer at intensity level 35 for 25 min (heart rate 165). It was suggested to me that is it better for ...

How to lose weight post-menopause?  I'm 66, 5ft 1, 160lb and can't get below that. I eat between 1200-1400 cals, exercise every day either walking or walk tapes and CANNOT LOSE...

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How important is building muscle in menopause?  It's very important to work on building your muscle tone and strength in menopause, because muscle mass declines as we get older, and its place is taken ...

Why does midriff bulge appear in menopause?  Are your waistbands feeling tighter? Menopausal midriff bulge is caused by fat that settles on the stomach area - and this tummy fat is very bad for your ...

How to get rid of menopause belly fat?  The typical menopause belly fat creeps on around the midriff - or sometimes piles on very quickly.

How to get rid of stomach fat? You need to take a ...

What are the health benefits of running for menopausal women?  Running is great aerobic exercise, good for your heart and circulatory system, helpful with weight loss and great for boosting your mood and lifting mild ...

How does the body change shape after menopause?  I remember seeing it in my mother - her body changed shape after menopause, going from a slender, trim silhouette, to one that was rather solid around ...

How does exercise combat osteoporosis?  Exercise combats osteoporosis by stimulating bone growth and helping to prevent the bone deterioration that is typical of osteoporosis.

It has to be ...

How quickly can I lose weight?  11 January 2010 It's natural to want to lose weight quickly when you're feeling a tad bloated after the Christmas excesses.

Losing a large amount of ...

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction - How To Use Mindfulness to Combat Depression  Mindfulness is all about paying attention to the present moment, and letting your mind empty as you focus on your breathing. This simple technique can ...

How can you lower your cholesterol levels during and after menopause?  In the year before and after a woman's last period, new research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that her levels of 'bad' or LDL cholesterol ...

Do you need help to de-stress?  Is the imminent end of the holidays and return to work making you feel you need help to destress?

Stress can build up gradually in our lives, and sometimes ...

How to build muscle in menopause?  Aerobic exercise is great, but it won't build muscle in menopause - for that, you need strength training exercises .

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What's the best strength training equipment to use at home?  A really inexpensive and compact piece of strength training equipment to use at home, is a set of free weights.

If you're serious about avoiding ...

Menopause Weight Loss in 2010  What's the best New Year's resolution you could make for menopause weight loss in 2010?

The best way to make a New Year's resolution that you'll keep,...

How to lose weight fast in menopause?  Is it possible to lose weight fast in the menopause?

You'll fare better if you aim to lose 1-2 lb a week, rather than trying to shed a lot of weight ...

Can exercise help with menopausal depression?  Yes, it really can.

I used to hate exercise, but gradually go into it once I'd passed my 50th birthday - I knew I needed to get fitter and keep a grip ...

Do women's bodies change shape at menopause?  For many of us, the answer is yes...or at least, our bodies certainly want to start laying down fat around the middle, even if we've always had a trim ...

Are antidepressants safe for postmenopause?  My doctor wants to give me antidepressants - are they safe? I'm 61.

Elizabeth's reply:

A new study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine ...

What are good ways to relieve stress at Christmas?  Are you running yourself ragged, trying to get everything done before the Christmas holiday? For many women, Christmas means work, work and more work, before ...

Good menopause exercise programme please  Can you recommend an exercise dvd that would make a good menopause exercise program?

Elizabeth's reply

Bea - try Davina McCall's The Power of Three ...

Do all women gain weight around the middle at menopause?  My friend and I are both 53. She's skinny, always has been, eats what she likes, no midriff bulge. My belly just gets bigger, it's not fair. What's she ...

How is apple-shaped body high risk?  For women, a waist measurement of more than 34.6 inches puts you in the at-risk category, according to The Telegraph.

The fat that gathers around your ...

How do I test my heart rate during exercise?  Worried that I am getting too much out of puff when I do my step routine - how do I tell if heart is going too fast?

Elizabeth's reply

You can ...

How long does menopause last?  Please can you tell me how long does menopause last? I am 46 and my periods are suddenly coming every 2-3 weeks, not like before when they were regular....