belly fat since menopause
bborley
Posts: 19 Member
I have always struggled with my weight but I never really had belly fat until menopause. I have gained 25 pounds and now am well into my 200's. I plan on weighing myself tomorrow morning and I will post it. Each week I am going to add a new and healthy habit to start losing weight and feeling better. This week my goal is to drink 8 glasses of water each day. If anyone wants to join me please do!
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Hi , good luck, like you weight came on due to menopause and of course eating to much of the wrong suff, yes drinking water really helps and great for skin.0
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Thank you. I am determined to start making healthy choices.0
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I'm not at menopause age but I gained weight due to ivf pregnancy etc and belly fat is stubborn, feel free to add me you can lose it.0
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Here it is, my weight today is 221.6 I will let you know at the end of the day if I was able to drink 64 oz of water today!0
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The best habit you can focus on is eating at a calorie defecit and following a progressive resistance programme
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so i can blame this weight gain on menopause!!! lol I feel you I have belly fat too but attributed it to my bad eating choices!! I would love to join you. I will send you a friend request!0
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Menopause nearly killed me with this weight! It's not why I am fat but its not helping, and it's so much harder to lose now. I would love to have any of you all as friends!0
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I did well with my water intake yesterday 8 glasses. The only thing is that I had to go to the bathroom alot LOL! I know that eating fewer calories and exercise is the ultimate goal, but I also believe that I can achieve this by working one heathy habit at a time! I would love to have you be on this journey with me!0
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Changing one thing at a time is a really smart way to go about losing the weight. The calorie deficit will be the most effective, but sometimes you can even chip away at that by dropping things out of your day. My belly fat right now is largely due to my snack intake. When I pay more attention to the mindless snacking, I realize how many extra calories I'm getting that I don't want (or need). And then the belly gets soft. I'm in for paying attention to one thing this week. I'll work on my snacks. I didn't send a friend request because I don't post on my wall. In fact, I don't ever go there, so I appear as a bad friend
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My waistline has fattied up this year . . . from 30" to 37"! My weight went up 23lbs. I only gained an inch on my hips and bust. I gained nothing on my calves, and a 1/4" on my thighs.
I'm 42 and perimenopausal. I'm also now insulin resistant. I've received a stern "talking to" from my physician. He put me on an aggressive, low carb, elimination diet on the 28th of October that I adhered to starting on the 29th. I've had a couple of blips, but I've lost 1.5" off my waist in just under three weeks.
The changes he made to my diet upset me at first, but it seems to be working. I've adapted well. 0 -
I am rooting for you girlwithcurls2 and how awesome norcogrrl on your inches lost! I want this group to be all about giving each of us support and celebrate our achievements!0
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Hello All
I started with one goal and completed it. To give up soda drinks. First went the fountain drink. Than Coke in a can. Last but not least root beer. I'm now soda free and drink a lot of water. My doctor told me to read the Wheat Belly Diet because I've carried the weight there since menopause. I'm doing this for my health because I'm 64 now and want to be healthy and have a long life since I retired.0 -
I was thrown into menopause at age 29 from chemo and since then my belly fat is terriable blah... Good luck0
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I too am hitting menopause and it is definitely helping my poor eating choices to catch up with me. It has also slowed me down a bit when it comes to working out.0
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Progressive lifting programme ladies
Strong curves
New rules of lifting for women
Alongside calorie control for fat loss and you'll get your waist back0 -
Did well with my water intake yesterday. I did exercise already this morning.0
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217happy, I am also doing this to be more healthy.0
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I just turned 50 and my cycle has been on time, on the day for 18 months... this never happened to me in all my prior years.. doctor said it can happen when menopause will begin and I think it is (although I still get it)... but it seems like overnight, I gained all this belly fat... I do eat healthy but not working out ... nothing really has changed for me (eating wise) and am shocked my jeans are so tight and have cushion around my middle.
I am starting a personal training routine Thurs 3x/week so I will let you know the results. I just want to cry with this sudden change!!!
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I also notice a "goiter" on my neck.. need to get thyroid checked. Loved my 40's... I hope I love my 50's too!
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Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
Good luck!
I think if it helps you stick to a defecit then cutting carbs is fine advice. Otherwise I've yet to see any robust information that says it's required .. it's just the current fad0 -
Yes, I agree with you Sabine - my brother who is a Director for a home-delivery based healthy eating company in FL, said to stay away from Carbs, which turns into sugar, which then turns into Fat... He also has been working out for 30 years and said to always do weight / resistance training and very little cardio. He's 53 and his body looks like a 35 year old. Deliverlean.com for anyone in the FL area.. I wish I was
But thanks for the Link....
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
Good luck!
I think if it helps you stick to a defecit then cutting carbs is fine advice. Otherwise I've yet to see any robust information that says it's required .. it's just the current fad
I don't think I said "required", but it's been the recommendation from several well known doctors since the '90s. I guess that could be considered a fad.
As I've said, several studies have suggested insulin resistance is common in menopause (and insulin resistance and the menopot seem to go hand in hand). High cortisol is common in menopause (which everyone experiences somewhat "individually"). Both suggest a lowering of refined carbs. I'm not saying "go low carb", merely suggesting high fiber, nutrient dense carbs. Which, by the way: higher fiber is also often a recommendation.
Gosh, if someone comes looking for advice, why not suggest what studies, doctors, books suggest?0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
Good luck!
I think if it helps you stick to a defecit then cutting carbs is fine advice. Otherwise I've yet to see any robust information that says it's required .. it's just the current fad
I don't think I said "required", but it's been the recommendation from several well known doctors since the '90s. I guess that could be considered a fad.
As I've said, several studies have suggested insulin resistance is common in menopause (and insulin resistance and the menopot seem to go hand in hand). High cortisol is common in menopause (which everyone experiences somewhat "individually"). Both suggest a lowering of refined carbs. I'm not saying "go low carb", merely suggesting high fiber, nutrient dense carbs. Which, by the way: higher fiber is also often a recommendation.
Gosh, if someone comes looking for advice, why not suggest what studies, doctors, books suggest?
Doctors and governments advise eating less, eating nutritionally balanced diet and moving more
On this forum insulin resistance is often thrown out there as causative rather than associative and the inflation of the numbers quoted are outstanding
I don't have anything positive to say about most "well known doctors" who are well known through their media and marketing so why would I buy Into their advice . As soon as something is packaged and sold it makes me wary0 -
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I have the same belly pooch issue. I'm not menopausal and haven't had kids, but I lost 110 pounds and now I have extra skin and a pooch in my belly. It's just so stubborn!! Everything else went away but the pooch. Frustrating !!
Feel free to add me - anyone!
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Note that I carefully juxtaposed menopause and insulin resistance. I did not explicate a causative relationship. (there's also a **relationship** between hot flashes and insulin resistance.)Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
Good luck!
I think if it helps you stick to a defecit then cutting carbs is fine advice. Otherwise I've yet to see any robust information that says it's required .. it's just the current fad
I don't think I said "required", but it's been the recommendation from several well known doctors since the '90s. I guess that could be considered a fad.
As I've said, several studies have suggested insulin resistance is common in menopause (and insulin resistance and the menopot seem to go hand in hand). High cortisol is common in menopause (which everyone experiences somewhat "individually"). Both suggest a lowering of refined carbs. I'm not saying "go low carb", merely suggesting high fiber, nutrient dense carbs. Which, by the way: higher fiber is also often a recommendation.
Gosh, if someone comes looking for advice, why not suggest what studies, doctors, books suggest?
Doctors and governments advise eating less, eating nutritionally balanced diet and moving more
On this forum insulin resistance is often thrown out there as causative rather than associative and the inflation of the numbers quoted are outstanding
I don't have anything positive to say about most "well known doctors" who are well known through their media and marketing so why would I buy Into their advice . As soon as something is packaged and sold it makes me wary
Last time we had this conversation I posted pubmed links to articles about insulin resistance and menopause. About cortisol and belly fat. And references to gynecologists. Not folks selling diets. Not Dr. Oz and the like.
My point was simple: many intelligent people have studied or treated women in menopause recommend a reduction in heavily refined carbs (and an increase in vegetables). Do it or don't. No skin off my nose.
I won't bother to repeat myself here.
Cheers to the OP, and good luck finding what works for you in YOUR menopause.0 -
I am happy to see so many positive comments. It is helping me decide which heathy habit I will pick for my week 2 challenge. My water intake is on target, which I have noticed fills me up. I did exercise again this morning. How much cardio vs weight training is a good mix? I love my carbs, so that could be a difficult challenge.
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I am happy to see so many positive comments. It is helping me decide which heathy habit I will pick for my week 2 challenge. My water intake is on target, which I have noticed fills me up. I did exercise again this morning. How much cardio vs weight training is a good mix? I love my carbs, so that could be a difficult challenge.
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The carb thing is a matter of personal choice not a requirement. If you like low carbing and find it helps you stick to your calorie defecit then it may be a worthwhile personal challenge. You will find for satiety that the more nutritionally dense carbohydrates will be better. A good challenge may be ensuring you eat 5-8 portions of different colourful vegetables per day
Weight training I would suggest building up to 3x a week, cardio 2x 20 minute sessions is adequate for cardiovascular health0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
Note that I carefully juxtaposed menopause and insulin resistance. I did not explicate a causative relationship. (there's also a **relationship** between hot flashes and insulin resistance.)Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Definitely do some weight training, Pilates, or something. It does help.
Also, consider joining us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
I also believe cutting back refined carbs at this time helps (and I'm not alone in my beliefs if you google a bit).
Good luck!
I think if it helps you stick to a defecit then cutting carbs is fine advice. Otherwise I've yet to see any robust information that says it's required .. it's just the current fad
I don't think I said "required", but it's been the recommendation from several well known doctors since the '90s. I guess that could be considered a fad.
As I've said, several studies have suggested insulin resistance is common in menopause (and insulin resistance and the menopot seem to go hand in hand). High cortisol is common in menopause (which everyone experiences somewhat "individually"). Both suggest a lowering of refined carbs. I'm not saying "go low carb", merely suggesting high fiber, nutrient dense carbs. Which, by the way: higher fiber is also often a recommendation.
Gosh, if someone comes looking for advice, why not suggest what studies, doctors, books suggest?
Doctors and governments advise eating less, eating nutritionally balanced diet and moving more
On this forum insulin resistance is often thrown out there as causative rather than associative and the inflation of the numbers quoted are outstanding
I don't have anything positive to say about most "well known doctors" who are well known through their media and marketing so why would I buy Into their advice . As soon as something is packaged and sold it makes me wary
Last time we had this conversation I posted pubmed links to articles about insulin resistance and menopause. About cortisol and belly fat. And references to gynecologists. Not folks selling diets. Not Dr. Oz and the like.
My point was simple: many intelligent people have studied or treated women in menopause recommend a reduction in heavily refined carbs (and an increase in vegetables). Do it or don't. No skin off my nose.
I won't bother to repeat myself here.
Cheers to the OP, and good luck finding what works for you in YOUR menopause.
Perhaps you would link that post here as I've had a quick look and can't find it0
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