Red Hot Mamas In Charge of Change.
By: Red Hot Mamas
Published: October 18, 2012
Have you ever avoided stepping on the scale because you just know you have gained weight? Well, at menopause you may want to keep closer track of those extra pounds. Many health implications are associated with weight gain that are often overlooked.
Every year on October 18, The International Menopause Society (IMS) and World Health Organization spotlights women’s health topics related to menopause. This year, the focus is on creating awareness and understanding of weight gain at menopause and its implications on the future health of women.
Those extra pounds matter! Not only does excess weight gain at menopause make you feel like an elephant, many health implications accompany them. Excess weight gain has been associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, dementia, breast, uterine and colon cancers, urinary incontinence and increased likelihood of depression and sexual dysfunction. Obese women may also experience more severe hot flashes.
So, we all want to know how to keep off those extra pounds at menopause, right? The key is to look at the basics; physical activity and cutting the calories. Use your resources on our website to Get Moving at Menopause and avoid a swelly belly. Also, download the IMS presentation for more tips to stay fit and reduce your risk of excess weight at menopause. World Menopause Day is a good time to start lightening the load. Not only will you feel better, you’ll also avoid those unwanted health implications.
