High on Life

E123. Is Menopausal Weight Gain Inevitable?


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Weight gain during menopause is common - but not inevitable. Menopause is a time of change in our bodies, AND it’s an opportunity for acceptance of and adaptation to that change.

 

Dr. High was recently invited to speak at Canada’s first National Menopause Show. Today’s episode is a modified version of the talk she gave to the 3000-woman audience at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. She covers:

  • Nutrition recommendations in menopause
  • Physical activity recommendation: Lifting heavy, and moderate aerobic activity
  • Mindset shifts to help sustain healthy behaviours
  • Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) – does it help?
  • Obesity medications like GLP1 meds in menopausal weight gain
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    You CAN take control of your health during menopause. It takes being intentional but your body is deserving of care. You are deserving of making your self-care a priority!

     

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    The Ms. FIT study is looking for women who are not currently physical active to participate in different forms of exercise with instructor support with or without a diet program with dietitian support for 6 months. This study is being federally funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The study is being conducted by University of Toronto Professors Drs. Amy Kirkham and Jenna Gillen, who study the use of diet and exercise to improve women’s health.

     

    Are You Eligible? 

    In addition to being female, 30 years of age or older, being able to travel to the University of Toronto once per week for up to 24 weeks, you must meet the following criteria to participate:

    -       Be EITHER pre-menopausal (i.e., having regular menstrual cycles) and not pregnant or breastfeeding OR be postmenopausal (e.g., 12 months or greater without your menstrual cycle)

    -       Not currently on hormonal contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy

    Learn more HERE: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/join-ms-fit

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