Davina McCall says portion restriction is 'essential' for reducing menopausal belly fat. Details here

Menopause is the stage in your life when you no longer have your periods. The transition period comes with hormonal shifts that cause unpleasant symptoms such as hot flashes. How you store fat changes as well, with particular areas of your body taking a blow. Fortunately, Davina McCall discusses how specific lifestyle changes aided her recovery.

A "menopause belly" is a thickening of the waist and a protruding tummy caused by hormonal changes that make you prone to weight gain. A menopause specialist stated during the interview that where you store fat changes during perimenopause and menopause.

She also mentioned that while we are younger, we tend to retain fat in our arms, legs, and face. It changes as you approach midlife.


She claims you tend to accumulate fat around your organs and midsection, you gain weight with age, and you lose muscle. All of this adds to the form alteration.



Davina mentioned that your diet is critical throughout this period, with portion control being vital. Davina stated that she discovered she needed to eat less than she used to; portion management. The show's host, too, agreed that this technique is what gets you through menopause. However, Davina also mentioned that exercising might be beneficial.

FAQs:

1. Who is Davina McCall?
   Davina Lucy McCall is a television personality from England.
2. What is the usual age of menopause in women?
   Menopause is the period when your menstrual cycles come to an end. It is identified after 12 months of not having a menstrual cycle. Menopause can occur in your forties or fifties, although the average age is 51.