Weight gain has been and perhaps will always be a major concern from women, independent of their age group, nationality, geographical location or medical condition. No woman wants to sport fat or that extra deposition of cellulite. Cellulite is nothing more than a fat deposit visible under the layer of the skin. Across age groups, women battle with this concern with a range of weapons ranging from medical therapies to diet controls. Especially menopause and cellulite is seen as something synonymous.
The problem of cellulite deposits becomes more pressing with the advance of age. Scientifically speaking, as a woman grows older the level of metabolic activity in her body also reduces. This means that as you grow older you need to exercise more than you did earlier to burn the same amount of calories. The body starts storing more fat and that little extra butter and cheese begins to show more prominently.
Dealing with cellulite post menopause
How then does one deal with extra cellulite post menopause? Menopause causes hormonal changes which reduce the metabolism in a female body even further. Women suddenly notice an abnormal weight gain post menopause. Fat which was not visible earlier now clearly shows on the thighs, hips and waist. Since no woman can avoid menopause, does this also mean that there is no cure for the increasing cellulite deposit in the body?
A little awareness could help you a long way. The preparations to deal with a post menopause life begin early. Researches and studies prove that exercise and diet control are perhaps the best and natural ways to keep the body fit despite the many changes. Women who are used to exercising or yoga have proven to have a more comfortable and physically fit life even post menopause.
The handicap of the female body to burn fat post menopause increases the risk of a heart attack. Cellulite deposits post-menopause thicken the walls of the artery increasing the chances of a cardiac arrest. Hence, it is extremely advisable to train your body for a physically and mentally active lifestyle from now onwards.
The benefits of yoga
Yoga has long since been established as perhaps the most effective and healthiest way to a fit body. What few women know and have embraced is that Yoga can help you stay fit and young even post menopause. Menopause essentially disturbs the secretion of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen is responsible for keeping the skin taut and young. A lack of estrogen is what causes the skin to sag and enhances the signs of aging in a woman. Regular yoga and meditation facilitates a better blood circulation causing the body to stay younger for longer.
The increased blood circulation not only ensures that the skin remains firm for longer, but also prevents cellulite deposits along the arteries reducing the risk of a heart attack. Studies in the UK have shown that women who have practiced yoga since their mid-thirties have been affected to a lesser degree by the onset of menopause. Not only are their bodies healthy and almost devoid of cellulite deposits, they are also better able to adjust to the hormonal changes brought about by a menopause.
Yoga therapists and consultants have specialized programs for weight loss after menopause. Their yoga regimes are designed to target areas more prone to cellulite deposits thus preventing an excess show of fat.
Menopause and the correct diet
Teaming your yoga routine with a diet that cuts down your calorie intake is an excellent way to stay fit. Growing old does not mean you have to give up on all the pleasures of life. It however does mean that you have to accept that chocolates and sweets high on calories are going to show. Unless of course you intend to spend the next week exercising from morning to night, food rich in calories is going to be difficult to burn.
Choose a diet that pleases you while takes care of the number of calories you consume. A healthy diet and a healthy exercise routine will reduce the number of complaints you have post menopause to almost none. While cellulite may be an ugly fat that women have to deal with post menopause, menopause and cellulite does not have to be accepted as a part of your life. With a little bit of exercise and a little bit of control you can stay healthy and fit.
Kris T. Smith is the author of The 7 Day Menopause Diet Guide and founder of the My Menopause Fix Blog.
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