10-28-16, 12:15 AM | ||
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I do recommend trying as much as possible to focus on fitness and ability during this time (versus size/weight). It helps. For me, having spent a number of weeks at various times over the past year unable to exercise and sometimes barely making it out of bed, I've come to appreciate this more and more! Paula -- when did you find you were ready? After not having your period for a year? Just curious . |
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10-28-16, 03:54 AM | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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obviously you can't go hog wild with the food, but this person posted about staying the course, and eventually it came off. i'm curious how long did it take? everyone is different, i realize. i had hot flashes for about 5 years. in the past 18 months, i've noticed it went down a lot. i almost feel normal. still battling insomnia, feeling tired, but i like working out. i do lots of walking. edited to add - i found the thread in question: Has anyone lost weight with menopause?
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10-28-16, 04:50 AM | |
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Texas
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I am in the same boat and it is nice to hear that there is a chance of dropping this added weight eventually. It was a little depressing when I started gaining inches/pounds and aging at the same time and nothing works to take it back off. The normal go to workouts and eating just not cutting it anymore. Lately I have been watching my portions which seems to help.
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10-28-16, 07:53 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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I second all the suggestions to focus on fitness rather than dieting because keeping fit is so important to retaining bone mass and muscle mass, both of which we need desperately for the post-meno years.
Not to mention, exercising helps with mental clarity and just general better mood. Wish I had more to add - best wishes to you. |
10-28-16, 07:58 AM | |
Join Date: Oct 2007
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I agree that after you are in menopause it will be possible to get the weight off. For me, though, doing so required a certain intensity of workouts, consistency of 6-7 days per week, and very close attention to diet. With all of that, the weight came off and I'm down to my size at 20 years old.
I always loved cardio but post menopause found weight workouts - both traditional and metabolic - to be most effective at losing fat. I like kettlebell workouts because they are intense but the movement patterns feel good to my body. I avoid sweets and alcohol because they add empty calories that seem to take me over the edge pretty quickly. I really don't understand women who mourn being in menopause - after perimenopause, I feel wonderful. |
10-28-16, 08:36 AM | ||
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10-28-16, 08:43 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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Cheri, the day that I brought my warehouse-sized stash of no longer needed maxi pads, midi pads, mini pads, liners, and tampons in three sizes to the women's shelter was a grand day. There is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel.
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10-28-16, 08:44 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: the Sunny South
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How funny! After getting frustrated with sudden weight gain and no clothes that fit, I ended up getting rid of too-small clothes a few months ago. (I wrote about it here if you're interested.) It really made me feel a whole lot better. Thanks for the sane advice.
Your 48 year-old friend, AF Check out my blog at www.typeALC.com |
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