Why is it difficult to lose weight after a certain age? – Sao Paulo

Why is it difficult to lose belly fat after a certain age?

Katia Fernandez, Sao Paulo

Joao Socobera, Specialist in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

For anyone, as they get older, losing weight costs a little more, due to a lower metabolism. For some people, this fat accumulates in a few specific places. In fact, fat is more likely to accumulate in the buttocks and hips in a woman, while it is more common in the abdomen for a man, but it is a slower and more constant change.

In the case of women, there are two important terms. One of them is called menopause, which is a hormonal decline, and menopause, which means the last time Menstruation. The period lasts an average of seven years.

At this time many changes occur in the female body such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems and loss of hormones, so the difficulty in losing weight and the tendency to gain fat increases.

It is also important to remember that there are hormonal diseases that favor excess fat. Thus, it is important to consult a specialist if you notice a rapid weight gain. The solution to the problem should be diet and exercise. But it is important to pay attention to sleep, which affects the metabolism; Stress that causes anxiety. And drink plenty of water daily. More than just losing weight, we must stick to these strategies to keep ourselves healthy.

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