By Dr. Becky Gillaspy
For women over the age of 50 menopause becomes a factor in the success of a weight loss strategy. Besides puberty and pregnancy, menopause is the next most common time for a woman to gain weight. If you think about it each of these time periods in a woman's life share something in common - hormonal change. These hormonal changes can make losing those final 5 pounds challenging for those women who are close to their goal weight.
Here is a 3 step strategy women over 50 can follow for the next week to reach their weight loss goal.
1. Be Carb Smart. Low carb diets can work, but you have to be smart about your carbohydrate intake. If you have been