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Menopause and medicine = weight gain

ShareASmile
ShareASmile Posts: 195 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! I'm 52 and used to never have to worry about my weight. I was blessed with great metabolism and genes, I guess. Within the past 3-4 years, I've gained and lost and gained and lost. Currently, I've gained about 15 lbs and have been unable to lose weight by only cutting calories. I don't love to exercise, so that's a hurdle I'll need to cross. I'm looking into getting a treadmill, but for now, I'm trying to walk in the evenings. I take a trail to a nearby park that takes about 40 minutes and it's 2.4 miles. I'm frustrated, because I'm doing that plus netting less than 1300 calories a day on average and am GAINING weight! I'm hoping that by logging my food, exercise and water intake, I'll see where the issue lies.

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  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    It's mostly what you eat, but have you had your thyroid tested?
  • ShareASmile
    ShareASmile Posts: 195 Member
    Yes, I had it tested earlier this year in February. Thanks for responding, I appreciate it!
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