Weight gain at menopause isn't just about age, and the fat goes somewhere specific. In a 4-year study that followed women through the menopausal transition with CT scans, all of them gained fat under the skin, but only the women who became postmenopausal gained visceral fat inside the abdomen. Their estradiol fell, their sleeping energy expenditure dropped more, and their fat burning fell by about a third. Falling estrogen lowers insulin sensitivity, which is why carbs a woman tolerated at 40 can work against her at 55, and why protein and lifting matter more than ever in this window.

How can I improve my posture when standing? •Stand up straight and tall. •Keep your shoulders back. •Pull your stomach in. •Put your weight mostly on the balls of your feet. •Keep your head level. •Let your arms hang down naturally at your sides. •Keep your feet about shoulder-width apart. I’ve added in some shoulder squeezes to make me more aware of that area when standing 😊 I’m determined to crack this 🤗

Tech/Text Neck!!!!!!!!!! 🚫🚫🚫 In today’s digital world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives! The only thing is, is the position our heads are in!!! And it’s NOT good! Tech neck is a real thing! and it’s also catastrophic!!! Are you worried about tech neck? Do you ever look at your children and think omg! If so stay tuned. It’s important we get on top of this NOW before it becomes a future problem! Things to look out for; Neck pains or stiffness Rounded shoulders Rounded back Forward bend Headaches Back pain Children and even adults are hunched over devices, be it desktops or tablets. Continuously holding our bodies in this abnormal position will eventually cause the weight of our heads, to impact our musculoskeletal system and cause long term health problems. Here’s a few examples of potential problems; spinal misalignment, headaches/migraines, reduced lung capacity and in severe cases degenerative changes to the spine, leading to arthritis and disc problems! Prevention!!!! Try to encourage holding tablets and phones at eye level. Whilst sitting or standing in an upright position. Laying on your back or belly is another option. Encourage regular activities away from tablets/phones to counterbalance screen use. Remind kids to stand up straight and not slouch. If you can, limit screen time! Set an alarm or timer. Take several breaks. Invest in ergonomics. Adjustable desks, tablet stands and posture vests. It’s difficult to say what the future effects will be on children’s’ skeletal growth!! 🫣 so you should always encourage them to opt out of this head position whenever possible. Also on top of all this, wearing blue blocking glasses in the evenings, will help them with better sleep. 👓👓 This post was encouraged by @CarnivoreKiwi 🙌I hope it helps??

Why are there so many bot pages with this lady’s pictures? This is like the 4th one I’ve blocked? And they’re all named Sofie. 😭