I've hit the wall !!!!!
jak1958
Posts: 82 Member
Hi! So glad to find this group!! I am stalled and have been for some time. Very frustrating!!!! I have the added challenge of being short (5ft) and 54 years old... I have researching this topic because I am convinced its where my problem lies. I cannot seem to get my body fat below about 29% - no matter what I do. Any attempts to get below this, just result in a stall on weight loss and retaining crazy amounts of fluid. The scale just bounces from week to week.. I am otherwise healthy.
I am just curious for those that are post menopause and trying to lose weight -
1) How long you've been in menopause,
2) Do you still have ovaries, and
3) Are you taking Hormone Replacement Therapy, if so what ?
I'm 9 years post - I found it relatively easy to lose/ maintain the first years following surgery however as time passes it seems to be harder with no changes in diet or exercise.
The only change for me during this time was stopping HRT. Initially I was taking Premarin, did not do well on it. Changed to Vivelle Dot transdermal and did wonderfully... thinking I should have never stopped.
I've read several studies regarding estrogen/leptin interaction which indicate low estrogen prevents fat cells from producing leptin. Have also read that without estriadol from ovaries - the primary source of estrogen is estrone - which is produced by fat cells... hence body will fight to keep fat stores for estrogen (which could explain lower leptin production)...
PS - I posted this in an existing thread earlier but thought finding a group experiencing the same issues would be more helpful. Hope to hear back !!!
I am just curious for those that are post menopause and trying to lose weight -
1) How long you've been in menopause,
2) Do you still have ovaries, and
3) Are you taking Hormone Replacement Therapy, if so what ?
I'm 9 years post - I found it relatively easy to lose/ maintain the first years following surgery however as time passes it seems to be harder with no changes in diet or exercise.
The only change for me during this time was stopping HRT. Initially I was taking Premarin, did not do well on it. Changed to Vivelle Dot transdermal and did wonderfully... thinking I should have never stopped.
I've read several studies regarding estrogen/leptin interaction which indicate low estrogen prevents fat cells from producing leptin. Have also read that without estriadol from ovaries - the primary source of estrogen is estrone - which is produced by fat cells... hence body will fight to keep fat stores for estrogen (which could explain lower leptin production)...
PS - I posted this in an existing thread earlier but thought finding a group experiencing the same issues would be more helpful. Hope to hear back !!!
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