How To Beat Menopause Belly Fat! 

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All good suggestions! I didn’t hear no bread though. Is that no longer true because of menopause?

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I know all this stuff and do most of it but still have belly fat. Maybe nature knows best.

Having trouble quitting chocolate

Thank you for your encouraging words:)

@Caroline Foster Awesomeness! Thanx.👍:)😉

I need help with my coffee fixation. I do use monkfruit and a splash of half and half.How bad is that from a nutrition point of view.I hate all other creamers and they have too many chemicals and additives I cant even pronounce

Caroline Foster how do you feel nest the vinegar? Straight up or watered down?

@@nikibelissary4686 take it in a glass of water 🙂

What is your definition of eating healthy? Is your diet.. sugar, dairy, wheat and alcohol free?

Totally agree with you , my belly fat is giving me a hard time . I run, do planks . Eat extremely low sugar from nuts and fruits, low carbs, lots of veggies. I meditate and try my best to avoid stress, in a nutshell now staying healthy has taken precedence over being fat ( I was like 42-46 all my life and now 51-54 in a matter of months!)

sounds like you have an amazing life!

A big difference for me was cutting sugars and alcohol. I have followed a vegan and mostly anti-inflammatory diet for 19 years. However, I've always had a sugar addiction problem and was raised by alcoholics in denial. Soooo, those 2 were hard. Since giving those up (Mostly... TBH I eat fruit and drink 4 cocktails/year) my belly has shrunk. That being said, I've had 3 children and 4 pregnancies, so that "mom belly" is very resistant to work. Understanding where the transverse abdominals (I hope I got the name right!) are and focusing on engaging them is helping. I am 51, and due to a health issue have difficulty eating (I suppose that helps, but being underweight can be exhausting!) and getting the protein I need is hard! Enough protein is critical to building muscle mass. Even if you are not attempting to bulk up, sufficient protein is important to building the inner core. Lastly (sorry to go on!!) I think many exercises do not explain the deep abdominal muscles well. I think that is also important. Keep up your good work and enjoy those horses (my daughters both rode, until the pandemic and subsequent brokeness of many of us. We miss the horse time! It is pretty damn good at lowering cortisol)

I totally get it but I do too:) I have found a combination of mediation, prayer, ice, and cbd to help.

@@drkristieennis Ice??

Yoga! I’ve had no sleep issues since starting.

Surya namaskar yoga routine is,great for good sleep

@@drkristieennis ice? I'm not sure what you mean by that

Well done! Getting enough sleep is definitely very challenging:)

I'm 53 and struggling with these issues.

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@@drkristieennis what about the honey? i love honey but i don't take white sugar. and i cant loss weight.

pemayangdon74 I’m 66 , 5’5 and 120 lbs. Heme iron protein....grass fed beef, fatty cuts of meat, saturated fat for good cholesterol and hormone production like butter. Vegetable carbs and berries. High fat raw milk, full fat yogurt, one or two ounces of imported cheeses from countries that know the importance of local grasses for cows, fermented veggies like kimchi and sauerkraut. Satiation is the key. High carbs like corn chips, potato chips and excessive popcorn or sweets with high fat spike insulin, saturate the blood with glucose and store in fat cells, never to be released until the glucose empties. No cravings for sweets when I keep the protein and fat at a good level. Don’t believe the lies about saturated fat.

Being unable to move hips well requires new techniques ab strengthening helpful will try ty

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Nurse practitioner and naturopaths together are a great team!

I hope u don’t mind me asking but what kind of bioidentical progesterone do u take? And how long did it take to feel a difference?

Thank you! I try to follow my own advice but I struggle too:)

Glad that you have found a plan that works for you:)

Darn hormones! They really do wreak havoc on the body. I hope this helps you!

I hear ya im 54 and same here it stinks to say the least.

Same here! Intermittent fasting has helped me stay in line, I start my first meal about noon, and try to finish dinner by 7, but no later then 8:00. Seems to help a little for me in not gain weight and still eat what I like.

I'm still single at 53 and I feel like I don't even want to date feeling so run down, abdominal weight gain, and don't even get me started on the hot flashes/night sweats. Do I think someone will find me sexy looking tired all the time, puffy, bloated, facial breakouts, and wearing ice packs on my head in bed every night??? 😮🤣 Probably not! But seriously... I'm a hot mess. 😔

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Thanks so much!

Glad that I can help:)

@@drkristieennis can you check your email and can you set up a time for a tummy walk if you have 10 am open great I just want time with you and your tummy would you fly out here in your sports bra shoes and hat and cell phone ear phones

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Thank you for sharing! I also do lower intensity cardio:) but I add in some interval work and strength training 3 x a week. I should clarify that I was talking about interval training in general and using HIIT as an example because so many people have heard that term:) really, it’s just breaking out of doing the same routine, at the same pace, especially if you have reached a plateau.

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God bless you. I never thought it would suck so bad. 😭 especially during such horrible times..tried everything from exercise meditation acupuncture Xanax etc etc ect

Awesome! Let me know how it goes:)

@@drkristieennis I've started doing these already as well as running on the treadmill. I'm pretty good at going to the gym and getting my body sorted. My stomach feels better already. Thank you 😊

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Excellent!!

Not in menopause but you're 53? Never heard of that! .... cool!

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Thanks for sharing:)

Wow when I eat healthy and clean my stomach feels so much smaller and flatter and if I eat a frozen pizza in the freezer or something like a steak on sandwich you know fat and greasy then I feel big and fat and disgusting food has a big part and how you feel it really does so does exercise

You are welcome! Hormones are certainly crazy things!

Hope it’s helpful:)

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Yeah I've looked pregnant since the pandemic started 😭

Not to worry it was a false flag psyop put the mask down you will survive

@@anniegillespie7935 My best friend, a doctor, is traumatized after losing two patients to what you call a false flag psyop, but whatever helps you sleep at night...

@@ileanasantamaria2364 Where exactly did the flu go, lleana? Miniscule to zero cases whatsoever. Did it gracefully step aside, so that CONvid could enjoy the entire spotlight? Open your eyes and turn off the tel-lie-vision. Oh....and doctors are THE most indoctrinated, having gone to school for upwards of 20 years or more.

@@joemarchand8313 Maybe you're not hearing much about the flu because it's being overshadowed by a new coronavirus that is killing people every day???

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how did you get rid of stress?

That darn sugar! Well done on making those changes:)

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Same!!

No HRT for me Susan I know quite a few women that got cancer after doing that. I would rather have a pooch than get cancer.

Good question! Napping can’t make up for a significant dent in sleep but I have found it helpful to take a short nap if you just happen to be a little short on sleep or a little extra tired:) lack of sleep at night does affect cortisol and other hormones.

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Way to go!

Sugar is the hardest to give up. But I know it’s evil.

I love Pilates! The key with any abdominal workout is to keep a neutral spine and avoid pushing the abs out with exercise. My latest videos go over Pilates moves for abs and butt, so that might help:)

Pilates is great for your core and spinal mobility. Feels great!

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You’re welcome! Belly fat and bloating totally need to go away!:)

Its the worst, through my forties and beginning fifties I handled that just fine and could control it pretty good. But now everything I eat goes towards belly fat and it just makes me want to scream. It is so frustrating.

Same here. I’ve never had issues with my weight. Ever. This is beyond awful.

@@lyndaczika6327 , you're lucky then.. Many have problems with weight their whole lives and even struggle dating / finding a significant other because of it.. Not getting fat until your elder years is actually but better than dealing with it your whole life.

@Faraz Ahmed What is wrong with you? Stop trying to get strangers to add you so you can try to scam people by looking like you have friends. No one is going to add you from youtube comments. Stop spamming this woman's video.

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You’re welcome! Hormones are a pain in the butt on a good day!

Genetics most definitely play a role! That’s a great point to bring up.

Or maybe you all have the same gut bacteria!!! Worth investigating .

Genes will not express themselves unless you give them reason to..

You all can beat up genetics 🧬! Just have metabolic plate protein fiber good carbs and moderate exercise yoga 🧘‍♀️ namaste 🙏

nor lessmann thank you!!

You’re welcome! The concern I have with the keto diet is that it eliminates food groups and is not sustainable. If it works for you, great! But be very careful with this, especially if you are an athlete. Typically what I see is people gain weight once stopping because this is not a diet for life.

@@drkristieennis Thank you so much for getting back with me I think I'm more going to be trying the low carb less sugar routeHow does that Sound Thanks Again!Looking foreword to trying your Exercise! Tummy is My issue at this point

Definitely a great idea to go less sugar:) keep me posted on how things go!

@@drkristieennis Thank U!

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I get it! I’m responding to you at 4:20 so I know what you mean:) what’s helped me the most has been meditation, prayer, cbd oil, melatonin, magnesium, and ice. If you haven’t talked with a naturopath, that would be a good next step.

I get you completely, it happens to me too

@Patricia Morock I use an herbal sleep spray that really helps me to sleep through the night. Even if I should wake up to empty my bladder I can just crawl back into bed and go right back to a restful sleep.

Liquid melatonin not pills. There is Rx medication too. I know most want it but sometimes you need it.

@@bichonmomr the sleep spray that I use does have melatonin in it as well as some herbs known to aid in restful sleep.

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I certainly know other people who have had an issue with weight gain with fasting as well! I think it is because the calorie restriction is too severe. Have you tried more intense exercise or interval training? I’m wondering if your body needs a different form of exercise.

In my case it is also coming home from a very busy workday and I am always on my feet at work. A yoga ball actually has introduced some more fun into exercising, even sitting exercises on the yoga ball can be totally great. Furthermore I have a bad knee that off and on gives me trouble, a so so back , sometimes good sometimes not, and lately a shoulder problem on one side that makes me stear away from weight exercises. I really want to not stress those places too much. So right now I do a basic exercise regime with arm and leg weights to get at least a little bit of strength training in. I constantly have to change exercises according to my physical health. That can be really tough, gosh darned.

Yes, the intermittent fasting didn't work for me either.

Don’t do that ! Do eat 3-4 times with metabolic plate , avoid fat just little bit egg white good and protein fiber good carbs and yoga walking . Remember when you eat less exercise more it’s totally wrong 😑 bingo It make stress for the body and all accumulate stomach

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Brenda Desjardins no dairy no bread what do u EAT🤨

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Linda, I have been thin my whole life, I am 56.. I am starting to get that little belly fat 😭 I can't handle that ! Please, tell me this isn't true !! 😳 lol

Sandy Gutierrez sorry it’s absolutely true. I got leaner but am way sicker. The fat won’t kill ya but the mood swings might. Hang on the ride gets pretty bumpy. I admit I almost didn’t make it out of peri but am heading fast down the menopause train of hell. I would rather be fat then crazy!!!NO JOKE

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I’m so sorry! I tried translating but I was unable to do so. I’m not sure what you are saying?

I hope some of these tips help 💕

Same!! Unbelievable and just eating a bit less and moving a bit more doesn’t do it at all like it used it!!

Used to

Same. I’m embarrassed to go out. It sucks

Totally relate! I’m an early menopause victim, first sign of symptoms when I was 37 then I was 10stone now I’m 47 and 14stone 5lbs I’ve tried everything! I’m ashamed of the way I look now😔

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I know what you mean! I had a high diastasis after my pregnancy. The key thing is to keep the lower abdominals engaged and not push the abdominals out. I usually start planks on the knees. Typically supine, I start with engaging the deep muscles and adding marching and bent knee fall outs. Hope that makes sense! I do plan on doing a video for distasis so keep your eyes open for that:)

@@drkristieennis thAnk you.

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My numbers exactly. Are we related?

I’m 47 and my numbers are the same. The weight just hit me all of a sudden. I’m sure the stress of the pandemic didn’t help. It is so scary and frustrating because I’ve never had weight issues in my life. Ugh.

Most definitely! Sugar, unfortunately, effects many systems of the body.

Menopause is tough! It can, unfortunately, last for years. Once your hormones have remained at a low level and you have no menstrual cycle, you are in post menopause.

Lee Hendryx do u find hormone therapy helps keep weight down?vs taking nothing?

@@angelight677 That's what I'm trying to figure out

@@shenequakimbro5146 I’m scared to stop mine cause I might gain more..

@@angelight677 Does that mean that you have lost weight taking the hormones?

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I’m the same hun😥

tell me about it. same as me

Fibromyalgia is a very tough disease ☹️ I work with a lot of patients dealing with this. What I have found to help is gentle myofascial release, heat (especially a sauna), gentle range of motion and stretching, and in clinic I do dry needling. If you need more help, let me know and we can always do a video chat.

@@drkristieennis Lupus here

That’s a great point with regards to sugar. While some people are sensitive to some foods, like dairy, and others aren’t, sugar affects everyone. From a diet standpoint, that is the first thing I have people work on eliminating.

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Hello beautiful how are you doing today I hope you are having a good day off do tell me how is health and work how is the weather over there!!!!!