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“Women struggle with weight gain during menopause due to fluctuating estrogen levels which cause water retention and changes in metabolism,” she told Parade.com, adding that this often happens ...
Between 60% and 70% of women gain weight during menopause. While you may think that hormonal changes are the sole reason for weight gain during menopause and there’s nothing you can do about it ...
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A 2010 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition closely tracked 373,803 people over a period of 8 years across 10 countries. At its conclusion, the study reported that meat consumption (processed meat, red meat, & poultry) is positively associated with weight gain and increased abdominal obesity in men and women. [15]
“There are many medications that may cause weight gain,” says W. Scott Butsch, M.D., director of obesity medicine in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.
Smoking has a significant effect on an individual's weight. Those who quit smoking gain an average of 4.4 kilograms (9.7 lb) for men and 5.0 kilograms (11.0 lb) for women over ten years. [156] However, changing rates of smoking have had little effect on the overall rates of obesity. [157]
Mild calorie restriction may be beneficial for pregnant women to reduce weight gain (without weight loss) and reduce perinatal risks for both the mother and child. [11] [12] For overweight or obese individuals, calorie restriction may improve health through weight loss, although a gradual weight regain of 1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lb) per year may occur.
Weighty Matters. As one’s age creeps up, sometimes the tally on the scale does, as well. There are a number of reasons why it can be harder to lose weight as you get older — from activity ...