47 and starting menopause.......

Hi, I'm 54, and know definitely that it is harder to lose! I had about 15 -20 pounds I wanted to lose. I started in August, and slowly but surely, have lost 16 pounds. If I don't lose any more, I'm good with it, because I feel so much better. I did lose it slowly, but consistently lost each week, maybe only a half pound or so. After many years of yo-yo dieting, this is the first time, I feel like I'm regularly making wise choices. I didn't do the MFP recommendation of 1200 calories per day, because I felt that wasn't enough. I keep it between 1400 -1500, and exercise 4 days a week. I think losing it slowly has helped me and I hope you will be encouraged to not give up!

Hi there. I'm 50 and experiencing many of the issues mentioned in this thread. I have been menopausal for about a year and a half and between the night sweats and hot flashes, it can be very discouraging. Who knew it was gonna be like this?

However, I am not sure I can blame my weight on menopause as I have struggled with the same 30-40 lbs for 30 years! I lose 'em, I gain 'em.....sick of that!

I've been on MFP for a month now and have lost 11 lbs so far....(my ticker is out by 2). I have done it by eating approx. 1500 healthy cal. a day and trying to do some exercise everyday. Sometimes it's the elliptical or spin bike, a walk with the dogs, or even the Jillian Michaels videos. I am just trying to do something physical every day!

I do think its tougher to lose at our age and my biggest shortcoming is patience....not one of my strengths! I'll be checking this thread for encouragement. We can do it! Summer is coming.

when i went to the doctor last year, she said it was great that i'd lost some weight, because during menopause i was going to gain some back. :-(

I don't think the weight gain has to be inevitable.
I'm 46 and at goal weight with a adequate work out routine.
No, I'm not going to ever squat 400# or be a swim suit model but I don't need to get fugly in my 40s and 50s either! :noway:

I'm 43, soon to be 44. I am fighting the belly fat, finding it very hard to lose any weight even tho I'm usually very active.

Dr thinks I may be beginning perimenopause. Please add me! I need some support!!

Just got on MFP because I also am having difficulties losing weight being in peri menopause.... I need to stay motivated and reading yous comments help me a lot. Looking forward to reading your tips and sharing this adventure.

I am 47 as well and have been menopausal for about a year. I had a tubal ligation after having my son when I was 41 and have had issues since then. Back in 2000 I lost 96lbs doing WW and gained most of it back. Since beginning menopause I have had a very hard time losing weight. I have issues with body aches, pains, fatigue during and after workouts. Recently I too began to read about calorie intake (BMR and TDEE) and discovered I wasn't eating enough. This past week I have upped my calorie intake and am anxious to see how it goes.
Anyone can feel free to add me. I am just beginning my journey that will be life long for me (in order to do this right)!

Ok so I am on week 4 and have only lost 2 lbs.......I was wondering if there were any ladies out there my age and we could encourage each other.....friend me and possibly help me along the way and I will do the same for you.....I find that this is the very first time that losing weight is so darn hard as other times I never had a problem, it has to be the age.

Hi! I turned 47 last month. This is the first time it's ever been so difficult for me as well! Feel free to add me

I got very busy arranging to relocate my family out of state last year. After we were all settled, I realized one day I had gained 15 pounds. I joined MFP in December, and the pounds have been slow to come off. In the past 3 1/2 months I've lost 6 pounds, but not steadily. The scale has been a bit of a roller coaster ride :grumble: :laugh:

Luckily, when I was signing up here a friend suggested that I record my measurements. So I did on the day I joined MFP and re-measure each month. I'm so glad I took her suggestion! Unlike the scale, the measuring tape has steadily been requiring less slack to get around me :happy: Yes, the measuring tape has been much kinder and consistent than the scale :happy: