Getting older might mean getting wiser but it doesn't necessarily spare you the excess pounds. In fact, the closer women get to menopause, the more their midsections wreck havoc on our figures, making it exceedingly difficult to lose weight. Even worse, it seems that with little or no prodding from us, it's so easy to gain weight. More commonly known as menopause weight gain, this is caused by hormone changes, diet, lack of exercise and genetics.
The time leading right to the actual moment of menopause is fraught by so many inconveniences-- not the least of which is hormonal changes that cause havoc on our body systems. Moreover, weight gain during menopause is also due to the fact that as people age, muscle mass naturally diminishes, contributing to the fat content in our bodies. When steps aren't taken to reverse it (i.e. exercise and the proper diet), getting excess pounds here and there is inevitable. Genetic make up must not also be discounted when looking at the reasons behind menopause weight gain. If your mother naturally grew rounder as she grew older, then chances are you will also suffer the same fate-- unless you take active steps to actually prevent that from happening. Stresses such as the death of a spouse or the leaving of children from the house can also contribute to weight gain.
