the importance of metabolism and hormone health for women over 40
The transition to menopause can be a challenging time for women, and many experience a range of physical and emotional changes. For women in their perimenopausal and menopausal years, maintaining metabolism and hormone health is essential for long-term health and well-being. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of metabolism and hormone health for perimenopausal and menopausal women, and outline five key points about the role nutrition and exercise play in improving metabolism.
Eating a balanced diet: Eating a balanced diet of nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, is essential for maintaining metabolic health. Eating a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, can help to ensure that you are getting all the essential nutrients you need.
Exercise: Exercise is a great way to keep your metabolism running optimally, as it helps to increase your body’s ability to burn calories and fat. Regular exercise can also help to reduce stress, which can have a positive impact on hormone health.
Supplements: Certain supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids, can help to improve hormone health and metabolic function. Additionally, certain vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin D and magnesium, can help to support hormone health.
Avoiding unhealthy habits: Unhealthy habits, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of sleep, can have a negative effect on metabolism and hormone health. Limiting the amount of these habits can help to reduce the risks associated with them.
Stress management: Stress has a negative effect on both metabolism and hormone health. Finding ways to reduce stress, such as through meditation, yoga, and other relaxation techniques, can help to improve your overall health and well-being.
By following these five key points, women in their perimenopausal and menopausal years can help to ensure that their metabolism and hormone health remain at optimal levels. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, taking supplements, avoiding unhealthy habits, and managing stress are all important parts of maintaining optimal metabolism and hormone health.
Metabolism and hormones are closely intertwined. Hormones are essential for a healthy metabolism, as they control the rate at which the body burns energy and stores fat. Imbalances in hormones can affect metabolic processes, which can lead to weight gain and other health problems. Hormones also play a role in how food is digested and how nutrients are absorbed. When hormones are out of balance, these processes can be disrupted, leading to nutrient deficiencies that can further exacerbate health issues. Additionally, certain hormones, such as insulin, affect the body’s ability to process glucose, and imbalances in insulin can lead to diabetes.
Unfortunately, it is more difficult for women over 40 to maintain good hormone health. This is because women over 40 tend to experience a decrease in hormone production, as well as an increase in body fat. This can cause imbalances in hormones, resulting in an array of health issues, such as weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, and even infertility. Additionally, as women age, their metabolism slows down, making it more difficult to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight. To maintain good hormone health, women over 40 should focus on eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, supplementing any deficienciesn and managing stress levels.
I’ts not all bad news.
I have spent the best part of the last decade dedicated to discovering solutions to effective and natural weight management via nutrition and exercise. Now at age 51, I am convinced of these 4 learnings.
1 - There is no one-size fits all diet or exercise regime, especially for women over 40.
2 - Your’re belief, thoughts and decisions are at least 50% of the problem (and solution).
3 - You’re body’s weight, functions and health will take care of itself, if you feed it and nurture it like it was your most essential asset (BTW - it is!)
4 - Your journey to sustainable weight loss is so much faster with the right accountability, support and coaching.
In December 2022 I launched my 12 Weeks to WOW program, which is totally based around those key concepts that I learned. It includes these essential elements;
Metabolic Balance, because it is a scientifically prescribed meal plan as unique as your own blood chemistry analysis and based totally around real, whole foods and great nutrition.
Mindset mastery including Emotion Release Technique to process and release suppressed limiting beliefs, trauma, negative thoughts and self-sabotage.
Finessed Women’s Resistance Training to bring muscle strength, tone, shape and optimise metabolism whilst also increasing bone density.
Supportive professional Coaching, 1 to 1 and group environment to ensure no concerns are left unaddressed and progress is safely monitored.
Needless to say, the participants all achieved amazing results and continue to implement their optimised lifestyle habits and choices, further enjoying life in the new found freedom their body is able to provide them.
If you would like to find out more, here’s the link 12 WEEKS TO WOW
