A firm belly is the dream of all menopausal women. One of the most distressing effects of menopause is what seems to be the sudden appearance of unsightly and perhaps flabby belly weight. When you look in the mirror, you long for the days when your belly was flat and firm. Not only does that belly weight change how you look and feel in your clothes, it also puts you at risk for some serious health challenges.
According to the American Diabetes Association, excess abdominal fat leads to an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, early onset of heart disease, and certain types of cancers. People whose bodies are pear-shaped are less at risk than people who have an apple-shaped body.
