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Regular physical activity (at least 2.5 hours per week) combined with a calorie-restricted diet is effective in reducing body weight and fat mass while maintaining fat-free and bone mass in postmenopausal women.
To manage weight during menopause, aim for at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week (e.g., 30 minutes daily). Combine this with a diet that limits fast food and carbohydrates while increasing fruits, vegetables, and fish. This approach helps reduce fat mass while preserving muscle and bone health.
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Regular exercise (30 min/day, at least 2.5 h/week) is the best predictor for achieving long-term weight control and prevents cardiovascular events. Exercise habits added to diet help to promote greater weight loss. It has been proven that behavior that includes healthy eating and more intense physical activity in women in menopause is effective in reducing body weight, in particular the fat mass, whereas fat-free mass is maintained, and bone mass even increases.
Why this rating
The paper cites proven effectiveness and specific guidelines.
Source
Obesity in menopause – our negligence or an unfortunate inevitability?
Jarosław Kozakowski et al. · Menopausal Review · 2017
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