Well it’s not just you, and it’s not all in your head. So what’s the reason?
Hormones.
Once you pass age 40, estrogen levels begin to decrease which triggers all kinds of changes in the body, including fluctuations in blood sugar and thyroid. This is the reason for the increase in your appetite.
Toss in a natural loss in overall muscle mass (i.e. less calorie-burning power) often thanks to lower testosterone, and you’ve also got a recipe for weight gain. Read more…