'Blame it on your attitude, not your age': Saira Khan, 51, shares tough workout video after detailing her struggle with the menopause By Owen Tonks For Mailonline Published: 17:26 BST, 23 June 2021 | Updated: 18:12 BST, 23 June 2021 Viewcomments Saira Khan shared an inspirational message with fans on Wednesday after speaking out on her experience of the menopause. The body positive Loose Women star, 51, took to Instagram to post a video working out in the gym, insisting the goal shouldn't be to have a 'perfect' body, but a 'strong' one'. She wrote: 'Don’t blame it on your age, blame it on your attitude. You can - you just gotta give it a go and amaze yourself! 'Blame it on your attitude, not your age': Saira Khan, 51, shared a gruelling workout video on Wednesday after revealing her struggle with the menopause 'It’s not about having a perfect body - that does not exist! It’s about having a strong and healthy one! Don’t expect it. Do it!' In the video Saira could be seen working up a sweat by performing lunges as she held weights in her hands. The television personality's post came a day after she spoke out about going through the menopause. Speaking her truth: The body positive Loose Women star, 51, insisted the goal shouldn't be to have a 'perfect' body, but a 'strong' one' Dare to bare in Saira's Fantasie lingerie Buy here... Buy now £48 Former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Saira confessed to finding the experience tough but reasoned life can be difficult. She put her feelings into words alongside a picture of herself in a purple underwear set, showcasing her beautiful figure. She wrote: 'Going through the menopause is not easy. But ladies at 51 years old, I’ve come to the conclusion that nothing in life is easy, so be prepared to make an effort for yourself. Saira penned: 'It’s not about having a perfect body - that does not exist! It’s about having a strong and healthy one! Don’t expect it. Do it!' Taking charge: The television personality's post came a day after she spoke out about going through the menopause WHAT IS THE MENOPAUSE? Menopause is defined as the changes a woman goes through just before and after she stops her periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Some women go through this time with few, if any, symptoms, around 60 percent experience symptoms resulting in behavioral changes and one in four will suffer severely. Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness leading to discomfort during sex, disrupted sleep, decreased sex drive, problems with memory and concentration and mood swings. Menopause happens when your ovaries stop producing as much of the hormone oestrogen and no longer release an egg each month. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51, according to the NHS. Advertisement 'The menopause is your body telling you that it is going through “change”. So I’ve had to change my habits and lifestyle too, from being more pro active with my skincare, food choices, activity levels and lifestyle. 'I am taking HRT - but I do not expect these Hormone Replacement Tablets to work their magic by themselves - I have to ensure that I am doing what I can to mitigate any side effects the best I can - so reducing alcohol intake, watching my weight and ensuring that I am taking time out to de-stress. Make that time for self care. 'The menopause is not a disease, it’s not an illness. It’s a condition that every woman will go through.' The star went on to explain she'd suffered a variety of 'worst symptoms imaginable' such as hot sweats, depression, and dry skin all over her body. She added that she was emotionally sensitive and experienced a loss of libido. Saira explained that, after a visit to her GP, HRT improved her quality of life, saying she felt 'like myself again, balanced, energetic and positive'. The reality star went on to offer some tips to her followers who might be considering the same, including to visit a doctor, exercise, embrace bodily changes and to do regular mammograms. She concluded: 'You’ve got this ladies. There is life after the menopause - take control.' Unafraid: Former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Saira confessed to finding the menopause tough but reasoned life can be difficult Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility