The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight After Menopause

In this video, Naturopath Eric Bakker responds to a viewer's question regarding menopause symptoms, specifically weight gain around the waist. He advises her to consider hormone testing, especially thyroid function, to assess metabolic health. Additionally, he recommends incorporating iodine-rich foods like seaweed into her diet and walking daily to address the belly fat.What is the most effective strategy to avoid gaining weight after menopause?
Menopause weight gain cannot be stopped or reversed by any "miraculous formula".
Keep your weight-control strategies simple!

MOVEMENT
You can lose extra weight and keep it off with physical activity, such as aerobic exercise and strength training. We can ALL benefit from walking daily, especially if we want to LOOSE WEIGHT.
Gaining muscle causes your body to burn calories more effectively, which makes it simpler to maintain a healthy weight.

I'd advise engaging in moderate aerobic activity, like brisk walking, daily, and NOT "strenuous aerobic activity", (like jogging) for the majority of healthy adults.

If you want to go next level and REALLY get somewhere, I'd advise to perform weight training exercises at least twice each week. You may need to increase your workout regimen if you wish to shed weight or achieve specific fitness objectives.

EAT LESS
You will most likely require 200 fewer calories per day in your 50s than you did in your 30s and 40s in order to maintain your present weight, let alone to shed extra pounds.

Pay attention to what you're eating and drinking to save calories without sacrificing nutrition. Increase your intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, especially those that are less processed and higher in fibre.
PLANT BASED DIET
A plant-based diet is generally healthier than other choices. Good options include low-fat dairy products, seafood, soy, almonds, and legumes. Eat just little amounts of meat, such as chicken or red meat. Shortening, margarine, and butter should be replaced with oils like olive oil.

SEAWEED
Try consuming some nori a few times a week, you'll find nori sheets in the supermarket. These flat sheets of dried seaweed are used to make sushi. Kelp powder can be added to food. Seaweed is indicated with menopause, a time in your life when your metabolism (thyroid) may be struggling.

DROP ANY SWEETS
Examine your sweet routine. Nearly 300 calories a day in the typical diet come from added sugars. These calories are primarily obtained from sugar-sweetened beverages such soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, flavoured waters, and sweetened coffee and tea, which account for around half of the total.

Other foods that contribute to too much dietary sugar include chocolate, ice cream, cookies, pies, cakes, and doughnuts.

ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages raise your risk of gaining weight by adding extra calories to your diet. Alcohol isn't seen as a "fattening" beverage, but a good sized glass of sauvignon blanc can have the same calorie value as a double-cheese burger.

TESTING
Consider salivary testing for estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and cortisol. You'd be surprised how LOW these hormones can go.

SUPPORT
Seek assistance. Be in the company of loved ones and friends who will support your attempts to eat healthily and move more. Even better, work together to implement the adjustments to your way of life. Always keep in mind that to lose weight successfully at any stage of life, you must make long-term dietary and exercise modifications. Commit to a healthier you by making lifestyle adjustments

You CAN do it with persistence!
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Видео The Real Reason You Can't Lose Weight After Menopause канала Eric Bakker Naturopath - New for 2026