Menopause-related weight gain impacts between 60-70% of menopausal women. Dietitian Kristen Kirkpatrick is experiencing it firsthand —  and sharing the 5-step diet plan that's helping her reduce belly fat. Plus, think bicep curls are a no-brainer? Think again. Many of us recruit other muscles to help, which makes the move less effective and strains the back. Learn 4 exercises that will help you build the strength required to perform a bicep curl correctly.

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Today's Plan

This week we're enjoying loaded sweet potatoes for breakfast. The recipe uses a great strategy to take the guesswork out of your morning meal: prepping once and assembling in different ways throughout the week to keep it feeling fresh.

These loaded sweet potatoes bake overnight in the slow cooker until they're soft and tender. In the morning, they're ready to be topped with Greek yogurt and a host of healthy fruits, nuts, and more. Try one of the three variations in the recipe below, or make up your own favorite combination of flavors! 

• Breakfast: Slow Cooker Breakfast Sweet Potatoes
• Lunch: Edamame Brown Rice Bowl
• Dinner: Leftovers

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Menopausal belly fat is real. 5 diet changes a dietitian made to combat it

Menopausal weight gain, which impacts between 60-70% of menopausal women, has been associated with a decline in muscle mass due to hormonal changes. One study found that perimenopausal women doubled their fat mass in the years preceding menopause. The shifting hormones also cause a redistribution of abdominal fat.

And holding fat in the midsection comes with health risks: Studies show that increasing belly fat may impair insulin sensitivity and increase the risk of certain cancers and cardiac risk factors.

Kristin Kirkpatrick is a dietitian going through menopause herself — and she's sharing the simple diet shifts that are helping her reverse unwanted weight gain, especially in the midsection. 

Follow her 5-step diet plan to reduce belly fat.

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