Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us with your concern about weight gain that is limited to your mid section.
If you are a woman who has reached menopause, the shift in body fat to the abdomen can be blamed on age and hormones.
Muscle mass typically diminishes with age, while fat increases. Loss of muscle mass also decreases the rate at which your body uses calories, which can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight.
Many women also notice an increase in belly fat as they get older, even if they aren't gaining weight. This is likely due to a decreasing level of estrogen, which appears to influence where fat is distributed in the body.
The tendency to gain or carry weight around the waist might have a genetic component as well.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us with your concern about weight gain that is limited to your mid section.
If you are a woman who has reached menopause, the shift in body fat to the abdomen can be blamed on age and hormones.
Muscle mass typically diminishes with age, while fat increases. Loss of muscle mass also decreases the rate at which your body uses calories, which can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight.
Many women also notice an increase in belly fat as they get older, even if they aren't gaining weight. This is likely due to a decreasing level of estrogen, which appears to influence where fat is distributed in the body.
The tendency to gain or carry weight around the waist might have a genetic component as well.
Regards,
June 16, 2015 - 9:14amMaryann
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