Menopause and Motivation
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I'm dealing with menopause right now. Yup, I have the hot flashes and night sweats, the aching joints, etc. Recently I finally committed to dealing with my weight. Calories in, calories out, tracking, drinking water. Yesterday was 10 weeks since I began recording, and I'm happy to say I've lost 25 pounds. Yay! Menopause is no fun, but losing weight during it is absolutely possible. And I promise, it's a whole lot easier to live with!
Do it...you'll thank yourself. Life is happening to you either way. Choose your path.5 -
OMG! I’m definitely experiencing peri menopause symptoms and feel this ‘spiral’ away from the person I was as well! I’m just starting to change my diet to try drop the 15 lbs I’m currently carrying so sweetly around my hips. I’m also listening to guided meditation nightly to help with sleeplessness. It’s helped tremendously! As for the energy and enthusiasm I feel I’m lacking, my plan is to fake it for now and hope it eventually returns. Heading out for a walk right now to try get my step count in for today (10,000) but wanted to reply and say I’m with you in menopause spirit!1
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Well I’m happy to say went to the flea market and logged 2.7 miles6
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49 here and almost 50! Yikes where does time go?! I just very recently noticed night sweats- extreme lethargy and emotional!! Extremely emotional! Weight definitely harder to lose but I refuse to let it get the best of me! I know staying active is the key to a longer happy life!! We can conquer this!!!1
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I'm dealing with menopause right now. Yup, I have the hot flashes and night sweats, the aching joints, etc. Recently I finally committed to dealing with my weight. Calories in, calories out, tracking, drinking water. Yesterday was 10 weeks since I began recording, and I'm happy to say I've lost 25 pounds. Yay! Menopause is no fun, but losing weight during it is absolutely possible. And I promise, it's a whole lot easier to live with!
Do it...you'll thank yourself. Life is happening to you either way. Choose your path.
Thank you and congrats on your weight loss. You all are definitely making me feel more comfortable about myself.1 -
I had an entire post and it only showed my first few words. Anyhow, I know exactly how you feel. I'm making small goals. My first is for May.... make time for the gym!1
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I am 63 years old. Went through menopause in my 50s - and it actually wasn't too bad for me. Except I gained weight. Same thing as you: sat behind a desk all day. AND I am short - double whammy. I started logging about a year ago - lost 40 lbs ...but the REAL KEY was stepping up my exercise. So I get up early (4:00am) and run 5 miles BEFORE work and get it out of the way - before I'm too tired from my work day. I've also taken up boxing which burns a TON of calories. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of the exercise - I have found the MENTAL benefits much more crucial for me. It gives me a shot of positivity and well-being and energy. I think like most challenges in life - losing weight is a MENTAL game. If you put yourself in the right frame of mind, most things are possible, including weight loss. I would say - get out there and sweat!! Then the rest will follow....2
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cbstewart88 wrote: »I am 63 years old. Went through menopause in my 50s - and it actually wasn't too bad for me. Except I gained weight. Same thing as you: sat behind a desk all day. AND I am short - double whammy. I started logging about a year ago - lost 40 lbs ...but the REAL KEY was stepping up my exercise. So I get up early (4:00am) and run 5 miles BEFORE work and get it out of the way - before I'm too tired from my work day. I've also taken up boxing which burns a TON of calories. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of the exercise - I have found the MENTAL benefits much more crucial for me. It gives me a shot of positivity and well-being and energy. I think like most challenges in life - losing weight is a MENTAL game. If you put yourself in the right frame of mind, most things are possible, including weight loss. I would say - get out there and sweat!! Then the rest will follow....
RUN??? I wish I could run... haven't done that since my military days 30+ years ago (ouch that was a long time ago). I want to take up kickboxing again, but have to get myself limbered up first. The last few days has been definite exercise.... spring cleaning at work.0 -
auntdlplank wrote: »cbstewart88 wrote: »I am 63 years old. Went through menopause in my 50s - and it actually wasn't too bad for me. Except I gained weight. Same thing as you: sat behind a desk all day. AND I am short - double whammy. I started logging about a year ago - lost 40 lbs ...but the REAL KEY was stepping up my exercise. So I get up early (4:00am) and run 5 miles BEFORE work and get it out of the way - before I'm too tired from my work day. I've also taken up boxing which burns a TON of calories. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of the exercise - I have found the MENTAL benefits much more crucial for me. It gives me a shot of positivity and well-being and energy. I think like most challenges in life - losing weight is a MENTAL game. If you put yourself in the right frame of mind, most things are possible, including weight loss. I would say - get out there and sweat!! Then the rest will follow....
RUN??? I wish I could run... haven't done that since my military days 30+ years ago (ouch that was a long time ago). I want to take up kickboxing again, but have to get myself limbered up first. The last few days has been definite exercise.... spring cleaning at work.
You can really do almost anything if you start small. A lot of MFPers swear by "Couch to 5k", I think it's called. Don't let age stop you.1 -
auntdlplank wrote: »RUN??? I wish I could run... haven't done that since my military days 30+ years ago (ouch that was a long time ago). I want to take up kickboxing again, but have to get myself limbered up first. The last few days has been definite exercise.... spring cleaning at work.
I was in the Navy 20+ years ago! Man, 1.5 miles in 9 mins lol. Years ago I did the C25K and it really works. My plan is C25K three days a week and weights two days.
You can add me if you'd like.
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I used to run when I was in my teens and early 20s ... but not much at all since then.
And then in late November 2017, I started running on the treadmill and felt OK. So in early December, I decided to try running outside. By mid December I was running longer than I think I had since I was a teenager.
In mid-January, I ran a 10K event ... my first ever!
BTW - did I mention I'm 51?
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I was in the Navy 20+ years ago! Man, 1.5 miles in 9 mins lol. Years ago I did the C25K and it really works. My plan is C25K three days a week and weights two days.
You can add me if you'd like.
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Never heard of C25k. Glad to meet another squid LOL0 -
I used to run when I was in my teens and early 20s ... but not much at all since then.
And then in late November 2017, I started running on the treadmill and felt OK. So in early December, I decided to try running outside. By mid December I was running longer than I think I had since I was a teenager.
In mid-January, I ran a 10K event ... my first ever!
BTW - did I mention I'm 51?
Impressive, thank you for sharing that0
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