Ageing can be a challenging process for many, particularly when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. However, one mum has shared her simple trick to prevent unwanted weight gain. Shannon Collins, known as The Gym Nurse on Instagram where she boasts a following of 150,000, is a familiar face in the online health and fitness community.
She's renowned for sharing her personal weight loss journey and offering valuable advice. She acknowledged that it's just a "small piece of the perimenopause puzzle", but women can reach a stage where they need to become more mindful of their eating habits and activity levels. Despite maintaining her gym routine and daily walks, Shannon experienced a period of low energy and struggled with motivation.
She attributed this to hormonal changes and poor sleep. However, she found a simple solution that helped her regain control - tracking her steps. In a recent Instagram post, Shannon explained: "A watch won't pick up every little activity you do, but it shows a lot.
And you can take an honest look at all the data and compare, especially if you've been wearing one for years. "Keeping an eye on my steps daily is the only way I can ensure I get enough movement. Because, at this point in my life, I don't have a big desire to be as active as I was a couple of years ago.
"The other thing that has saved me is my previous years investing in building muscle. Having more muscle has allowed me to burn calories when I'm not exercising, and my body isn't as .
