Cravings for sugary treats can be worse while going through menopause, but it’s not just what women eat when following their mid-life diets that matter. When they eat is equally as important and experts have suggested women need to “pay attention” to avoid unwanted weight gain and lose weight effectively.
Dr Pamela Peeke, author of Body for Life for Women, revealed why it’s so important that women time their meals and snack right during this life phase so as to avoid seeing the number on the scales creep up.
Dr Peeke said: “Don’t eat too much too late. Eating later in the evening is murder for trying to keep weight off.”
Another habit brought on by the normal changes and these dreaded cravings is mindlessly snacking throughout the day.
This is something that can easily boost women’s calorie intake much higher than their average daily allowance.
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But she added: “However it should not be undertaken as part of a crash diet, and it’s important to ensure that you always consume at least 1,200 calories per day, and pay attention to how you feel.”
Instead, Ferraioli suggested a strategy to help curb those hunger pains that can creep up unexpectedly.
“If you’re constantly hungry, it may be worth adjusting your fasting time to avoid feeling further hunger symptoms such as headaches, weakness, and a lack of energy,” she said.
Before exploring intermittent fasting as a weight loss strategy, it’s best to check in with your doctor to avoid risks from undernourishing yourself and any risks that may be specific to your health conditions.