Women can have a particularly hard go at keeping their weight stable once they're in their mid 30's.
There're a couple of factors that contribute to weight gain at this period in a woman's life. Not only are her mid thirties a time when family and career can place enormous demands on her life, but it's the time when a woman's hormones begin to shift. With scarcity of time, she can become less physically active, and less production of valuable hormones can cause the body to become less efficient at maintaining an ideal weight.
So what's a busy woman with the rest of her life ahead of her to do?
-With your muscle building hormones on the decline, you definitely want to start some form of strength training program. 2-3 days/week, no more than 20 mins of weight training, will help to build muscle. Muscle has a strong appetite to eat fat! Keep your muscles and you'll maintain your weight much more efficiently.
-With your good hormones taking a sabbatical, it's an absolute priority to keep the harmful hormones low. Stress increases cortisol which breaks down your muscle for energy. So if there's people around you that push your buttons or if you're the source of your own stress, ask yourself if there's room for change. Get better results by removing or controlling the negative influences.
-Cortisol is also released in your body when your blood sugar is too low. Remember, this hormone can be destructive, devouring the muscle you're trying to build. Keep your blood sugar stable by eating 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Sugary snacks and drinks don't keep your blood sugar stable, they contribute to sharp spikes and declines; which is far from ideal.
Before you do any exercise, you should get full clearance from a health professional.
There're a couple of factors that contribute to weight gain at this period in a woman's life. Not only are her mid thirties a time when family and career can place enormous demands on her life, but it's the time when a woman's hormones begin to shift. With scarcity of time, she can become less physically active, and less production of valuable hormones can cause the body to become less efficient at maintaining an ideal weight.
So what's a busy woman with the rest of her life ahead of her to do?
-With your muscle building hormones on the decline, you definitely want to start some form of strength training program. 2-3 days/week, no more than 20 mins of weight training, will help to build muscle. Muscle has a strong appetite to eat fat! Keep your muscles and you'll maintain your weight much more efficiently.
-With your good hormones taking a sabbatical, it's an absolute priority to keep the harmful hormones low. Stress increases cortisol which breaks down your muscle for energy. So if there's people around you that push your buttons or if you're the source of your own stress, ask yourself if there's room for change. Get better results by removing or controlling the negative influences.
-Cortisol is also released in your body when your blood sugar is too low. Remember, this hormone can be destructive, devouring the muscle you're trying to build. Keep your blood sugar stable by eating 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Sugary snacks and drinks don't keep your blood sugar stable, they contribute to sharp spikes and declines; which is far from ideal.
Before you do any exercise, you should get full clearance from a health professional.
