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When you think of menopause, you might automatically think of hot flashes and mood swings. While a drop in estrogen (which occurs during menopause) certainly causes these symptoms, another notable change many women experience during menopause is weight gain. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, women gain an average of five pounds during menopause. Some women might gain as much as 15 to 25 pounds. Learning how to fight potential weight gain now can make it easier to maintain your body weight for overall better health.
Hormones change after menopause, which may cause weight gain around your stomach, or stomach spread. After menopause, the mass of your muscles diminishes, and your body will replace the muscle with fat. This process slows down your metabolism, (the speed your body burns calories), which may increase your weight.ethod 1 of 2: Consume a Healthy Diet. 1. Eat smaller portions. To minimize weight gain after menopause, you may need to eat around 200 fewer calories a day. 1  Serve your meals on smaller plates to prevent stomach spread. 2  Serving food on smaller plates will provide you with smaller servings, which means fewer calories.