Shannon Collins, who boasts a following of 150,000 on Instagram as her online alter-ego The Gym Nurse, said there’s a simple way to prevent yourself from gaining weight
Ageing can be a challenge for many reasons – and weight control is one of them.
Weight fluctuations can occur due to various factors, and it can be tough for women to maintain confidence as they age. However, one mum has shared some simple strategies to prevent weight gain.
Shannon Collins, known to her 150,000 Instagram followers as The Gym Nurse, is a familiar face in the online health and fitness community. She’s recognised for sharing her personal weight loss journey and has some valuable advice to offer.
She acknowledged that it’s just a “small piece of the perimenopause puzzle”, but women can reach a stage where they need to slow down slightly or eat more mindfully than they have been.
The fitness expert once struggled with low energy levels and found it difficult to get off the couch. Despite maintaining her gym routine and daily walks, she noticed her energy was dwindling.
She explained that it’s normal for energy levels to drop when hormonal changes occur and sleep quality is poor. However, she found one method particularly effective in reversing this – step tracking.
In a recent Instagram post, Shannon said: “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 senstive to gaining fat. Even without tracking every calorie.”
Essentially, Shannon explained that the tracker will assist in ensuring you’re being as active as you think you are. Hopefully, this will aid in preventing fat gain in the long-term, provided your diet hasn’t significantly altered.
Since her post went live, it has garnered more than 1,000 likes and numerous comments. A multitude of women appear to be seeking advice on how to enhance their energy levels.
One individual commented: “I love to track my steps. It has made me so much more self-aware, and motivated to get my NEAT.” Another penned: “This matters post-menopause too. I hit my 10,000 steps each day.”
A third responded: “I’m 66, and I track my steps. I’m still working three days a week, constantly on my feet. I’m now taking myself back to the gym to so some weight training. Your advice is excellent.”
