Do you lose weight durning menopause?

After menopause, your metabolism slows down considerably. Take 1,000 calories for instance. Prior to menopause, it may have used 700 and stored only 300. After menopause, it'll use 300 and store 700. You're also more likely to gain it around the midsection as opposed to the hips and thighs. It's not impossible to lose weight, just a lot slower and requires some changes from what you may have done in your younger years. Weight Watchers is an Excellent place to go as it not only helps you lose weight, it teaches you the most important thing to help you keep it off and that's an eating lifestyle change. Exercise is most important at this time to keep your muscles strong and your bones cushioned as osteoporosis can begin around menopause. Patience and persistence is your most valuable tool.