Over 40 Belly Blues

[hellosunshine]

ive just been put onto the gi diet,check it out,in theory it should sort out cravings,and help energy levels.ACCEPT,the 20 yr olds have flat stomachs,but we have a wealth of experiences and life knocks as well as that extra roll,which would you rather,and some lucky ones have kids too.,what a reward for an extra bit of blob!

[Velobambina]

I've read that having extra fat in your midsection helps protect your bones when you go thru menopause. I'll take the belly over osteoporosis any day!

Lifting weights will do wonders for you -- I'm almost 44 and have been lifting about 10 years. Heavy weights. I'm much stronger now than when I was 20 and I look better, too. Best of all, I don't have to ask my husband to pick up heavy items, open jars, etc.

[eclectic]

I've read that having extra fat in your midsection helps protect your bones when you go thru menopause. I'll take the belly over osteoporosis any day!

Wow first I've heard that but at least it makes it a plus

I think weight training is the best gift any woman can give to herself (well one of the best - a new bike would be nice It has soooo many benefits.

RE the belly fat (mine is all abdominal) Now everyone can tell me "my you look like your mother . . . grandmother. . . aunt . . . cousin ....." Sometimes you just can't fight genetics