Muscle loss with menopause

Shanti59

Everything fell at menopause, therefore, I started P90X 4 wks ago and I have been practicing vinyasa yoga for the past 6 months. I have been advised to increase my caloric intake and protein. I am scared of gaining weight.

spice1210

I am beginning to go through menopause and I love yoga too; so maybe we can support each other. I can't seem to lose any weight especially my belly!

s4eyes

I have gone through the menopause and have a definite change in shape with weight shifting to my midriff. I am a yoga teacher and have practised myself for many years but had an unfortunate fall on some stairs last year with a resulting broken ankle and slipped disc so my yoga had to take a backseat. I am now just getting fit again and back to practising (but not teaching) and am focusing on strengthening exercises. I do think my diet is what I need to concentrate on now too. The days of burning up calories easily seem to be over so I need to cut back in response.
Have you tried doing yoga in the morning before breakfast? I tend to practice in the evenings which is when I have the time but the morning would probably be better. If you know a yoga teacher who can teach you bhastrika (the bellows breath) it is great for toning the tummy and also ignites your 'inner fire' (digestion).
Good luck, please do post here how you are getting on,
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