Middle-age spread? Drop 5lbs of fat in a week!

Ever noticed that, despite your best efforts, you pile on 3-4lbs a year? This ‘creep-on’ weight is often caused by hormonal changes. Follow our midriff crisis plan to shift stubborn weight around your middle

HOW IT WORKS

Mark Gilbert, Nutritionist at The

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1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, says: ‘Menopause is considered a high-risk stage for possible weight gain as hormonal shifts interrupt sleep, mood and any gain can shift body fat towards the waistline.’ Make sure you have support while you diet, as you’re likely to get demotivated when weight-loss is slow.

In our 40s, the change in

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hormones can decrease bone density and lean muscle mass, making it harder to lose weight. You need muscle to burn fat, so it’s vital to get the right combination of protein and fats with quality carbs to help you stay strong.

Diet expert Dr Marilyn Glenville

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(marilynglenville.com) explains: ‘As the production of oestrogen slows down, the body tries to compensate by making you fatter. Fat around the middle makes its own oestrogen to make up the loss from the ovaries. ‘Research shows slimmers on lowcarbohydrate diets had more weight loss at six and 12 months than those on low-fat diets, so it’s important to eat good fats, including olive oil, eggs and seeds, as well as quality carbs.

Clinical trials by new probiotic

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ProVen Probiotics ShapeLine revealed that having the right combination of probiotics in the gut can aid long-term weight loss. Taken daily, it can prevent rebound weight gain, £29.95 for 30 at provenprobiotics.co.uk

Follow our midriff crisis diet plan

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you could lose 5lbs in seven days.