Menopause and weight loss
Momma_Grizz
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First let me say that while I don't normally post (I'm shy); I do love this group - the information on it is fantastic! But I'm stuck so I'm going out on a limb and reaching out.
I'm hoping to get some clarification about how menopause impacts weight loss. I'm 50 and although I think I've come to terms that I won't be getting back my glow of youth, I'd at least like to be healthier so I can live to enjoy my retirement. I feel I'm fighting a losing battle right now - and am stuck on the thought that my hormones (or lack thereof) are winning. My motivating is flagging the more I think about it. I'm searching the net and with all the information out there I'm just confusing myself, so I'm going to the experts - you guys
These days the scale (and the emotions) are not my friends. Menopause is one hell of a roller coaster ride and when you pair up a scale with it - Wowzers, it gets worse. LOL Yah last week was not a good week for me, not at all.
I'm not an expert at this - not at all - so if I'm not using the proper terms, please forgive me.
I calculated my TDEE on Scoobysworkshop. My TDEE with 1 to 3 hrs light exercise is 2076 - 20% = Goal: 1656 165C(40%), 124F(30%), 124P(30%). My TDEE with 3 to 5 hrs moderate exercise is 2341 - 20% = 1872 35%P, 45%C, 20%F. I have my MFP set for the 1656 TDEE. I do cardio (elliptical) 3 times a week and am learning strength training with dumbbells 3 times a week. I'm following the strength training workouts from 'The Body Fat Solution written by Tom Venuto'. My question is: in order to lose weight do I need to take into account how menopause is effecting my hormones and make adjustments to my TDEE to counter them? I keep reading that menopause means I need to eat less, eat less carbs, lower stress .... the information out there is overwhelming me and I'm floundering.
Another question - my PT has told me not to eat my exercise cals? On strength training days, MFP shows a low amount of cals burnt (which is ok) but on cardio days the elliptical can burn quite a few. It's not that I want to eat more, just that not eating them is not sitting well with me. Could not eating half of those elliptical cals be effecting my weight loss?
I sure would appreciate some help and suggestions. Is it even possible to lose weight during menopause? Am I stuck with this bowling pin shape for the rest of my life? (please tell me that I won't be, if I just keep working at it.......) Or is it my brain, making an excuse?
Thank you in advance.
MG
I'm hoping to get some clarification about how menopause impacts weight loss. I'm 50 and although I think I've come to terms that I won't be getting back my glow of youth, I'd at least like to be healthier so I can live to enjoy my retirement. I feel I'm fighting a losing battle right now - and am stuck on the thought that my hormones (or lack thereof) are winning. My motivating is flagging the more I think about it. I'm searching the net and with all the information out there I'm just confusing myself, so I'm going to the experts - you guys
These days the scale (and the emotions) are not my friends. Menopause is one hell of a roller coaster ride and when you pair up a scale with it - Wowzers, it gets worse. LOL Yah last week was not a good week for me, not at all.I'm not an expert at this - not at all - so if I'm not using the proper terms, please forgive me.
I calculated my TDEE on Scoobysworkshop. My TDEE with 1 to 3 hrs light exercise is 2076 - 20% = Goal: 1656 165C(40%), 124F(30%), 124P(30%). My TDEE with 3 to 5 hrs moderate exercise is 2341 - 20% = 1872 35%P, 45%C, 20%F. I have my MFP set for the 1656 TDEE. I do cardio (elliptical) 3 times a week and am learning strength training with dumbbells 3 times a week. I'm following the strength training workouts from 'The Body Fat Solution written by Tom Venuto'. My question is: in order to lose weight do I need to take into account how menopause is effecting my hormones and make adjustments to my TDEE to counter them? I keep reading that menopause means I need to eat less, eat less carbs, lower stress .... the information out there is overwhelming me and I'm floundering.
Another question - my PT has told me not to eat my exercise cals? On strength training days, MFP shows a low amount of cals burnt (which is ok) but on cardio days the elliptical can burn quite a few. It's not that I want to eat more, just that not eating them is not sitting well with me. Could not eating half of those elliptical cals be effecting my weight loss?
I sure would appreciate some help and suggestions. Is it even possible to lose weight during menopause? Am I stuck with this bowling pin shape for the rest of my life? (please tell me that I won't be, if I just keep working at it.......) Or is it my brain, making an excuse?
Thank you in advance.
MG
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Tagging for a more detailed response later - but the crux of the questions: Is it even possible to lose weight during menopause? Yes it is. Hormonal shenanigans just make it harder.0
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Thank you in advance Sara - it will be nice to finally understand what is gong on and how I can deal with it. And it's a relief to hear the shenanigans aren't just an excuse my brain is making up :flowerforyou:0
