Are you concerned about your weight?
According to a report by England’s chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, obesity is the biggest threat to women’s health and the health of future generations.
In her annual report, she warns that tackling obesity should be a national priority and women should be empowered to lead healthier and more active lives.
In England in 2013, 64% of women aged 34-44 and 71% of women aged 45-54 were classified as overweight or obese.
At menopause, many women experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This can be a time when women feel they are not in control of their bodies and the pounds can creep on, and become harder to shift in later life. Apart from declining oestrogen levels, other factors that may contribute to weight gain after menopause include:
- Loss of muscle tissue with age
- Lowered metabolism
- Reduced physical activity
- Altered habits – for example, more freedom to eat out.
How do you feel about your weight? Do you think you are a healthy weight? Are you conscious about your lifestyle, diet and exercise? Are you in denial about your weight? Do you feel in control?
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I believe it's medical people on a mission to a) sell more drugs and b) leave us all feeling guilty.
Prince Phillip, when interviewed just after his ninety fourth birthday was asked to what he attributed his longevity?
'Keep out of the hands of ...... doctors.'
My sentiment for fifty years!
I am able bodied and just have to make myself go for a walk, run or skip to counteract the negative effects of driving.
I do watch carefully what I eat, try to keep to less than 1800 calories daily, but weight loss is slow.
Like most folk, I just keep trying.
I've made an error which I'd like to change. BITE the bullet, not 'BIT' the bullet - if I'm trying to get things right in my life I'd like to be able to get my contributions here correct too.
Thanks
My reward for this? A serious acid reflux condition - medics call it a 'disease' - and excruciating pain, strong headaches, daily 'all day' nausea, 2 stone extra blubber I need to lose quick sharp, and consequential depression.
If this resonates with our Community here FESS UP! NOTHING will change unless I, or you, address this.
I now face a complete diet change to the most bland, boring food but am determined to do it as I know it will lengthen my life and make me happier.
So, folks, 'fess up, stop blaming everyone else, bit that bullet and perhaps we'll all compare notes next year. Perhaps I'll start a Silversurfer Forum/blog. Meanwhile there's a small matter of the last cream cake before it's a new life of chicken, fish, plain vegetables, water, apples, banana, melon and no fat milk. Yum Yum!
I believe it is due to metabolism or in the genes. I walk my dog twice a day, have a very large garden, and as I am a widower I do all my own housework. Yet, I cannot lose weight. Why?