Preventing Obesity: Tips for Women during Menopause, Pregnancy, and Menopause

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Every woman’s desire is to maintain health and figure. Three stages are necessary to prevent obesity, i.e. periods of menopause, pregnancy and menopause.

At the time of childbirth, a few extra pounds should be distinguished from obesity. If the body weight does not exceed 20% of the normal weight, the subcutaneous fat is below 2.5 cm and the percentage of body fat is below 25%, obesity should not be considered.

The obesity of most girls in this period is usually related to a wrong diet, a sedentary lifestyle and stress.

To prevent obesity, young girls should pay attention to the following aspects.

Many parents think that it is not a problem for children to eat more, because they will lose weight naturally after entering the period of rapid growth, or they think that they need to eat more to add energy to study . Of course, parents need to help children form healthy eating habits. During this period, girls must pay attention to the balanced combination of nutrients, eat more foods rich in quality proteins, vitamins and minerals such as fish, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruits, avoiding foods with a lot of fat . To prevent obesity during childbirth, it is necessary to increase physical exercise. Because of hormones, girls are more moody and less likely to exercise hard. In this situation, parents should encourage them to participate in relaxation and exercise activities.

During pregnancy, an increase in body weight is normal, but it must be controlled in a reasonable way. With the development of the fetus, a woman’s body shape changes significantly. Especially since the fetus grows rapidly in the last stage of pregnancy, as a result women always feel hungry and eat often so that some pregnant women gain weight with child above the normal level which is harmful to health.

Pregnant women should pay attention to healthy food. First, they need to control their intake of foods high in sugar and fat, such as starchy foods. It is also necessary to ensure that there are enough nutrients, such as proteins and vitamins. When supplementing with protein, they can choose low-fat foods such as chicken, fish, shrimp, eggs. In the last period of pregnancy, due to the compression of the stomach, pregnant women eat less at each meal. Therefore, to avoid loss of nutrition, it is recommended to eat 4-5 meals a day. It is best to eat fruits with low fructose content and foods that are easy to digest to avoid overnutrition and obesity. At this stage the peristaltic movements of the stomach and intestines are slow. That is why it is better to eat light and soft food at dinner and not at late hours, otherwise the activity of the stomach and intestines will be hindered. Pregnant women should not stop exercising. Walking is better for them. In addition, measuring body weight daily is a good practice that attracts the attention of pregnant women to control their weight.

During menopause, women can gain body weight. After the age of 40, the functions of a woman’s organs begin to decline. As a result, women in this period cannot do too much exercise and diet to lose weight, because endocrine gland secretion disorders occur, leading to irregular menstruation, breast disease, uterine damage and other diseases. Doctor’s advice is best.

Along with maintaining a balanced diet, women need to improve the structure of their diet. Women with symptoms of dizziness, insomnia, emotional instability should eat foods rich in B vitamins such as coarse grains, beans, lean meat, milk. Tryptophan in milk has a place to relax and improve sleep. Greens and fruits are full of B vitamins that help maintain the functions of the nervous system and promote digestion. The intake of quality proteins and calcium is beneficial in avoiding significant muscle loss and maintaining the health of the bone system. In addition, food with a lot of salt and irritants such as alcohol, coffee and strong tea, pepper should be avoided. Exercise, such as jumping rope and running, is very important for menopausal women. It is also important for women to be optimistic and positive in life and work, because it promotes the ability of the group.