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Prevent weight gain (especially belly fat), which is more likely during perimenopause — start a walking group! Go for 10,000 steps a day. Even though many women don’t enter menopause until their early fifties, perimenopause often begins in one’s forties. Hormonal fluctuations during this time can make fitness more important than ever. As your hormone levels drop, your metabolism slows down and you begin to store fat more efficiently, which means you’re much more likely to put on weight, especially around the middle. Excess fat around the belly can increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Estrogen, which helps keep bones strong and is thought to protect the heart, starts to drop at this time, so it’s even more important to stay physically active to prevent bone thinning and guard against heart disease. Organize a family or neighborhood walking group, and meet one another each morning or evening for a brisk, refreshing jaunt. The camaraderie will make you feel good, and the exercise will help your body adjust more smoothly to the changes ahead.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:22:46 +0000

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