As we age gracefully, there are a few hiccups along the way. One of those hiccups is belly fat as a result of perimenopause. During perimenopause and into menopause, our estrogen levels drop, and our body fat is redistributed from the hips, thighs, and buttocks to the abdomen. The good news is we can do something about it. Eating better, eating smaller meals, and a full-body workout (cardio, weight lifting, and core work) can help reduce our belly fat.
I’ve found a great way to get in a full-body workout, and that is with HIIT (high-intensity interval training). This type of exercise incorporates cardio, calisthenics, and core strengthening in a single workout. To get my workout on, I use the 8Fit App. After using this app for a year or so, I upgraded to Pro for the meal planning and additional exercises. The workouts are short and sweet but are absolute butt kickers. The workouts will leave you sweaty and gasping for breath.
I’d rather gasp for breath after a workout than merely doing daily tasks and from buttoning my pants. 🤪 So grab perimenopause and menopause by the horns and take your belly back.
