A few tweaks may be all you need to drop those extra pounds.
You probably don’t need to change everything, in fact, the LESS you change, the easier it will be to stick with your plan.
Maria was SO frustrated until she got some outside eyes to see the blind spot in her nutrition. You often can’t see the whole picture when you’re inside the frame. She wished she’d have gotten help sooner.
If you’re struggling with menopausal weight, the first thing you can look at is your protein and fiber intake.
Maintaining, (much less gaining) muscle is a challenge with depleted estrogen. Give your body the necessary building blocks for this by having at least 100g protein spread out through the day. There’s something called the ‘thermogenic effect’ of food ((TEF), it is the amount of energy it takes for your body to digest, absorb, and metabolize the food you eat. Protein requires the MOST energy to digest. As well, it helps manage blood sugar to keep you fuller longer.
Speaking of which, you’ll want to take a look at your daily fiber intake and boost that to 25g daily. Fiber adds bulk and even has been touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ because it slows stomach emptying – which, of course, will keep you fuller longer as well.
Whether weight loss is your goal or not, these benefits are worth increasing both protein and fiber.
Knowledge is empowering, but despite this knowledge, Maria’s weight didn’t budge until she got some outside eyes to tweak her intake, so don’t go it alone. If you’re serious about improved health and weight management, let’s talk! http://tinyurl.com/ShawnaK-blog
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