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Menopot
mrsgoodwine
Posts: 468 Member
Ugh, it's totally pissing me off. I'm 55 and have been working out consistently since the beginning of January. I work out 5-6 days (cardio intervals - I mix it up plus strength training a few days a week) and my waist is as thick as ever.... I'm 5'2 and weigh 138. In my younger days I had a 27" waist and now it's 35... ugh. They say abs are made in the kitchen and I haven't been the best in that area - too much of everything. Not really looking for advice but just wanted to vent and recommit to a much healthier diet. Thanks for listening.
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Alrighty then0
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@middlehaitch is 62 and has a very inspirational post and pictures here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/35521115/#Comment_355211150
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Doesn't matter how much you work out if you're not eating at a calorie deficit.0
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Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Doesn't matter how much you work out if you're not eating at a calorie deficit.
Yep, I know that. Putting it into practice has been a challenge.
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kshama2001 wrote: »@middlehaitch is 62 and has a very inspirational post and pictures here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/35521115/#Comment_35521115
Wow, truly amazing. Thanks for sharing
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Join us here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
lots of menopot venting going on!0 -
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I FULLY understand! A secret for me is to (try) to stop snacking after a certain time at night AND drink water all the time. Of course I just bought like 6 boxes of Girl Scout cookies - they are so good!0
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matthewkinsd wrote: »I FULLY understand! A secret for me is to (try) to stop snacking after a certain time at night AND drink water all the time. Of course I just bought like 6 boxes of Girl Scout cookies - they are so good!
Hahaha! I hear you on the no snacking after a certain time and staying hydrated. I've been saying no to the girl scout cookies, need to do the same for Fries!!0 -
matthewkinsd wrote: »I FULLY understand! A secret for me is to (try) to stop snacking after a certain time at night AND drink water all the time. Of course I just bought like 6 boxes of Girl Scout cookies - they are so good!
Girl Scout cookies were my first binge food and I still have a hard time moderating Thin Mints, so if I see GS at the supermarket selling cookies, I just give them money and do not take the cookies.0 -
I opened this thread fully expecting to read about some crazy new product called Menopot.
I am very disappoint.
Carry on.
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matthewkinsd wrote: »I FULLY understand! A secret for me is to (try) to stop snacking after a certain time at night AND drink water all the time. Of course I just bought like 6 boxes of Girl Scout cookies - they are so good!
Hey, if you've saved the calories for night eating - no problem. Doesn't matter when you eat. What matters is the deficit. (And I looooove night eating, couldn't live without it.)
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"I opened this thread fully expecting to read about some crazy new product called Menopot." That is so funny! Oh no, this is definitely not a "new!!" It really can be frustrating to see our bodies change in ways we didn't really expect. Just keep doing your best!0
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mrsgoodwine wrote: »Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Doesn't matter how much you work out if you're not eating at a calorie deficit.
Yep, I know that. Putting it into practice has been a challenge.
No doubt. I have the same issue unfortunately. Undo all my hard work in the gym constantly by having no self control with the food so I know all too well...0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »I opened this thread fully expecting to read about some crazy new product called Menopot.
I am very disappoint.
Carry on.
..me too rofl0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »I opened this thread fully expecting to read about some crazy new product called Menopot.
I am very disappoint.
Carry on.
Funny!!! Not new, but new for me
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I'd encourage you not to use age as an excuse. At this point in life we have the experience & maturity to overcome obstacles and reach our goals. Lots of women have done it!
You can check out my story in the Success Stories forum: 18 months and going strong with pics It should still be on the first or second page. (I can't copy the link from my phone.)0 -
@mrsgoodwine here is a link to @lorrpb's success story she mentioned above.
A true inspiration. ......
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics#latest
You have a link to my menopausal thoughts & pics up thread.
2 successful stories form 2 very different women.
Cheers, h.0 -
mrsgoodwine wrote: »They say abs are made in the kitchen and I haven't been the best in that area - too much of everything.
ummm theres your problem.
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middlehaitch wrote: »@mrsgoodwine here is a link to @lorrpb's success story she mentioned above.
A true inspiration. ......
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics#latest
You have a link to my menopausal thoughts & pics up thread.
2 successful stories form 2 very different women.
Cheers, h.
Thx for posting the link!0 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »mrsgoodwine wrote: »They say abs are made in the kitchen and I haven't been the best in that area - too much of everything.
ummm theres your problem.
Yes, I know. 0 -
middlehaitch wrote: »@mrsgoodwine here is a link to @lorrpb's success story she mentioned above.
A true inspiration. ......
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics#latest
You have a link to my menopausal thoughts & pics up thread.
2 successful stories form 2 very different women.
Cheers, h.
Thank you! Very helpful!0 -
I'd encourage you not to use age as an excuse. At this point in life we have the experience & maturity to overcome obstacles and reach our goals. Lots of women have done it!
You can check out my story in the Success Stories forum: 18 months and going strong with pics It should still be on the first or second page. (I can't copy the link from my phone.)
Thank you!0 -
Thanks, all. This really was just a vent. I don't plan on using my age or the fact that I am post menopausal as an excuse. All I know is - I don't lose weight like I use to so I need to change my approach. Both in the way I eat, my attitude and my patience level. I appreciate the links. lorrpb you look amazing and you are an inspiration. Just looking to commiserate and whine a bit. Thanks to all who took the time to chime in. 0
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