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The scariest thing about the weight gain after menopause is it seems to happen to even active and fit women.

In a recent letter to the health columnist at the New York Times a woman talks about suddenly gaining 15 pounds after menopause, despite exercising moderately for over 30 years. She says shes not sleep deprived (which can contribute to weight gain) and cant figure out how to lose the weight

Can you relate?

Seems the problem lies with an increased levels of two enzymes found in our fat cells after we hit menopause. Apparently these nasty buggers kick in when estrogen levels drop. Their sole purpose in life is to make our lives miserable by manufacturing and storing fat.

Nice, right?

On top of this enzymatic situation, metabolism drops at the same time. Between the two, many women gain an average of 10 pounds around menopause.

But heres the good news: You can reverse it.

Of course you cant switch off the enzymes (at least not yet), but you can still win the weight gain battle. In a study of 17,000 postmenopausal women (who were not on any hormones), researchers found they were three times more likely to lose weight when they increased their fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Sounds easy enough.

And theres more. According to another study involving over 500 women, those who followed a diet of 1,300 calories and burned 1,000 to 1,500 calories a week greatly reduced their waistlines and remained at or below their baseline weight.

Let me repeat that: Below their baseline weight!

So with these guidelines in mind, Ive developed a sample 1,300 calorie healthy menus and ways to burn 1,000 to 1,500 calories a week.

Read on for the scoop

Sample 1,300 calorie menu

Breakfast: 1 carbohydrate + 2 protein

Example: Veggie omelet made with 2 egg whites + 1 yolk and cup non-starchy veggies such as onions and mushrooms

Snack: 1 carb + 1 protein

Example: medium apple with 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter

Lunch: 1 carb + 3 oz protein + 1 fat (include at least 2 servings of a non-starchy vegetable)

Example: whole grain wrap (<120 cal) + 3 oz turkey breast + baby spinach, tomatoes and 1/4 avocado + side of baby carrots

Snack: 1 carb + 1 protein

Example: mini pizzasmall whole wheat pita topped with 2 tbsp tomato sauce + 1 oz low-fat mozzarella

Dinner: 1 carb + 3 oz protein + 1 fat (include at least 2 servings of a non-starchy vegetable)

Example: Chicken and broccoli stir-fry over brown rice saut broccoli in 1 tbsp vegetable oil, add 3 oz sliced chicken breast and serve over cup brown rice

After dinner: small piece of fruit or other healthy snack of your choice equaling 100 calories

To burn 1,000 or more calories a week you simply need to exercise long enough to burn off 200 calories a day, five days a week. Mix and match these 200-calorie activities (calculated for a 150-lb woman):

What changes will you make this week, based on these suggestions? Id love to hear about any revelations or any of my advice that resonated with you. And please let me know in the comments section if you have any questions.

And if you enjoyed this newsletter please share it on social networks and pass it along to your friends.

Thanks so much for reading and keep me posted on your progress!

Fit, Fab &Ageless!

Linda

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