| In
case you’re wondering why women pack on the pounds with menopause,
it has to do with ovulation. Once the female body stops ovulating,
the body stops burning through calories the way it does with a
regular menstrual cycle. During the ovulation process, you could
blaze through up to 300 calories a day during the first 10 days
of the cycle. After
the female body ceases ovulation, the metabolism slows down
significantly. Therefore, the body stops burning calories. Fortunately,
a few dietary adjustments can aid in maintaining your metabolic
rate. For example, adding extra protein to your diets can elevate
the body’s metabolic rate up to 25 percent. The consumption
of three to four ounces of fish, poultry, lamb or even beef
can help augment the metabolism.
Also, you can get
your daily dose of protein from beans, and eggs. But be sure
to continue including vegetables, fruits and whole grains in
your diet.
Now aside from adding
protein to your diet, calories should be reduced as well. You
must remember that as the body ages, the metabolic rate loses
speed. As a result, less caloric intake is needed. For the inactive
or sedentary individual, exercise becomes ever so vital. Another
downside to aging is the body loses muscle mass and bone density.
So sitting around, in a motionless position and a lack of activity
can accelerate the aging process.
Nevertheless, exercise
does not have to be a daunting task. Engage in activities that
require the body to be in motion. Instead of driving to the
mall, walk – especially if you live within a miles distance.
That’s roughly an hours worth of exercise without even trying.
For dog owner’s, it’s the opportunity to give Fido a good walk
and invigorating your body with movement. |
