06-09-20, 03:04 PM | ||
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Québec City (Canada)
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You might be interested in reading Sara Gottfried's book, The hormone cure. I'm not sure everything is always scientific (her questionnaires for example) but she explains the changes we go through, the interactions between hormones and offers some advice on food or lifestyle changes. Maybe, it would help you. |
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06-09-20, 05:28 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2014
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I wonder if for those of us with estrogen sensitivity if it's futile to think of losing this weight until periods stop entirely. I still have some degree of regular periods (btwn 25-45 days though lately) and my peri symptoms are also still erratic (I did two months in a row that weren't horrible, this month though is beyond bad). Double sigh. |
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06-12-20, 04:31 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2014
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Just checking back in, I did end up getting my period, so I can contribute the weight gain to that. I also discovered that my vitamin D oil changed ingredients on me and I didn't realize that they started including some other oils in that are way too estrogenic for me until I thoroughly read the label. So I've been slathering that on in amounts that are way too much for my poor system in the past few months. I ditched that immediately.
I am going to go for acupuncture next week and hopefully that can give me some relief. It always has in the past, it's how I ended up pregnant 15 years ago after years of trying. At the very least, it's relaxing and my acupuncturist is really skilled. I haven't been in 10 years, and now I'm wondering why the heck I didn't think of this sooner! Kept up my simple walking and a few Ellens/CS this week while trying to feel better. Going to try P.Volve in the next few weeks (thanks Diana!). |
06-12-20, 10:23 PM | ||
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Illinois
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06-14-20, 04:01 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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OMG. I have read every post and am in the same boat.
I finally hit menopause. I have a small frame - short waisted and now for the first time I have a belly - thank goodness I have very strong abs. My diet always was healthy - if I overate a bit - I cut back the next day and worked out more. Not working now. LOL I have heard it is not good to cut back calories too low during menopause - it's counterproductive. I have read everything like everyone else. I know DIET is the key. without going into forbidden territory - the diets that eliminate most of one food group is difficult for me. I've heard low intensity is better than high intensity. But I find the endorphine rush from doing longer high intensity or even modifiable Hiit makes me feel good. So, what's the answer. Is it an individual thing or is variety the spice? |
06-14-20, 05:02 PM | |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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Well, I'm almost 57 and have struggled with my weight most of my life. On top of that, I'm perimenopausal and hypothyroid (Hashimoto's), and when I went to immediate care yesterday to have a broken toe looked at, I found out that I now weigh far more than I ever have in my life.
I am really at my wits' end. I have a primary care doctor and an endocrinologist, but they just want to shunt me off to WW or a nutritionist. This is more than a matter of counting points or measuring portions. My body is messed up, and I wish they'd work directly with me to figure out what's going on. Long story short: To Nathalie and everyone else who shared their stories, I soooo know what you're dealing with. Hugs to all.
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06-14-20, 10:14 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: St. Louis MO
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I would just like to share with everyone a fantastic book I just read that gives me hope. It's called "Swing" by Tracey Reifkind and she lost 120 lbs. Now granted she doesn't have Hashimoto's low thyroid but it sounds like it could work. It's about the kettlebell swing and the timing of it all. It's available on Amazon for a reasonable price.
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