Getting rid of Abdominal Fat when post menapausal

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dwn2erth
dwn2erth Posts: 144 Member
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My major problem is that I'm starting to look like a peach. My life is stressful and my thyroid is slow and has been for the last 20 years; but I've never seen the weight gain especially in my abdomine that I'm seeing now. In the last 8 years I've gained 50 pounds and feel like an apple.

Has anyone outthere ever gotten abdominal fat off after age 50? I mean without liposuction? I can't seem to get one pound off.

I would LOVE some input and encouragement that it's possible without surgery
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  • lois4468
    lois4468 Posts: 166 Member
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    My husband and I are over 60 and we have both lost 50 pounds since January 1st this year. Weight comes off all over. Hard to get it off in just one place. We have lost most of ours by changing our eating habits and walking. Only lately have we started doing a little more extercise. We each have about 25 pounds yet to lose. The first 40 went quickly and now it has slowed down. Most of the weight we have left to lose is around the middle ut it is going. Best of luck to you!
  • AngelikaLumiere
    AngelikaLumiere Posts: 862 Member
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    me too
  • dwn2erth
    dwn2erth Posts: 144 Member
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    thanks Louis and That's terrific..(your weight loss) I hope at some point to be where you are!!
  • invictus8
    invictus8 Posts: 258 Member
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    So most guys tend to accumulate abdominal fat first -- so I can tell you what has been working for me:

    1. Avoiding white carbs/sugars: there's some evidence that people with abdominal fat accumulation are more sensitive to these kinds of foods. I'd experiment to see if this works for you.

    2. Drinking coffee (2-4 cups): this curbs my hunger, and there's a lot of evidence that caffeine has numerous positive effects. The only downside is that if you have high blood pressure caffeine might exacerbate that.

    3. Supplements: chelated magnesium (which is bioavailable) and chromium polynicotinate (NOT piconicotinate) *might* help increase insulin sensitivity... I've taken these before, and I can't really say if they've made any difference. But something to consider.
  • CnocNaCu
    CnocNaCu Posts: 536 Member
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    I'm 53 and have lost over 50 pounds since I changed my diet in September 2011. I also started exercising and quit smoking. I lost A LOT OF BELLY FAT and even though I'm over 50 and had 3 children my belly is quite ok now. Change of life style ( eating and exercising) did the trick for me. Most of all: consistency.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
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    Sadly, you can not spot reduce and belly fat is the haaardest thing to move! All you can do is watch what you eat ie cals and exercise!

    You can try some abdominal exercises but most likely these will strengthen you core (which is a good thing) but not do much to shift tummy fat.

    Posture is a good thing to try to improve as we get older, we tend to put shoulders and heads forward, which doesn`t help us look slim. So, maybe try to walk taller and this will improve the general outline.
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
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    I started off with the same problem. So far i've dropped 35lbs. Along with changing my diet to exclude White flour/starches and walking a treadmill (in the fat burning zone which is 65%) I am seeing my whole body shape change which is including my belly and thigh fat slowly disappear. I just got myself some Kettle Bell weights and started strength exercise to hold onto and build muscle going forward.

    It's possible with perseverance (not matter what just do the exercise). Just hang in there! Can't emphasize that enough!
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
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    Meant to include my age LOL which is 62. So if I can do it anyone can :wink:
  • kiwanakiki
    kiwanakiki Posts: 3
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    Not yet 50, a lil shy of that and have been menapausal for just about 10 yrs. I have been diagnosed early on and my weight has been like a yo-yo for most of that time. I am 5ft 0" 129lbs - 133.6 lbs. I have toped out at 136....:brokenheart: My ideal weight is 120lbs. I have been jogging 2-3miles 3x a week or eliptical 45mins., Power Step Aerobics, Lunges, Squats, etc. I haven't lost a pound in months. I see the difference in my legs, but my stomach not so much. I will be 40 this fall and desperate to loose just a mere 10lbs :cry: Any suggestions, please help.
  • kiwanakiki
    kiwanakiki Posts: 3
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    My profile weight is incorrect. :blushing:
  • NotThePest
    NotThePest Posts: 164
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    Meant to include my age LOL which is 62. So if I can do it anyone can :wink:

    cmae you look fabulous, you have two years on me :happy:


    Started fitness program, fast walking, Feb of 2006, past two years it's circuit training, step aerobics and zumba, belly fat is gone. It took a while to go, it was the last thing that went. Perseverence wins the day and remember, this is a journey not an event.
  • kiwanakiki
    kiwanakiki Posts: 3
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    Thank you. There is hope after all. :flowerforyou:
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
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    Good luck to all- Cmae-you look fantastic!!!
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
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    Thank you for that boost NotThePest!
    You look pretty awesome yourself and such a cutie on your lap too! More than enough to keep on going for!!!
  • Lazygal53
    Lazygal53 Posts: 294 Member
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    Wow two boosts in one day ... must be my lucky day!!
    I'm sure you'll reach your goals JamCubeChi! Good luck to you also!
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
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    a low carb lifestyle is a really easy way to get rid of fat.
    look into a ketogenic diet!
  • HMM163
    HMM163 Posts: 24
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    I am 63 and have lost 57 lbs and most of it is from my stomach which is where I needed to lose it.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 7,979 Member
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    It is harder to get the fat off around the middle, but it can be done. Eat healthy and work out sensibly.

    After I lost most of the weight, I really starting working the abs. It turns out that I have them. :happy:

    Do not buy into the myth that you can't lose weight over 50 -- it's just not true! :noway:

    Good luck! You can do it.:flowerforyou:
  • ddevenny
    ddevenny Posts: 4
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    I have found this article by Dr. Oz VERY helpful:

    http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/get-rid-belly-fat

    I avoid the scale at all costs. It just doesn't match the way I look and feel. I started dieting and kettle bells at the same time because I know that building lean muscle burns the most fat. That was a year ago. I am now in my second month of the Insanity program and see a profound difference in the way my body looks. I take my measurements once a month and that is what I go by now. The scale has not moved for me in 3 months BUT i am down another pants size and my legs and arms are stronger than they were a year ago :)

    It is a much different, much harder journey for me now than it was 25 years ago but it IS possible! Keep the faith!
  • dwn2erth
    dwn2erth Posts: 144 Member
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    Thanks Invictus I'll try some of your suggestions and let you know how it goes!!! Appreciate the imput!!

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