I am also new to the group. I've used mfp on and off for a year. No accountability though. I'm 45 and was put into surgically induced menopause in my late 30's when we found I had ovarian cancer. I'm a 8 year survivor now but was warned by docs by weight would creep up. Well,now I have 30 pounds I'm tired of looking at. I need support to help me get thru this. I've got struggles like others. I'm trying to get into strength training for my bones. They are weakening from all the chemo. And I have intestinal issues that make the bad food....bread, cereal etc. The easiest to digest! So I'm a hot mess..lol

I am trying to record everything I eat but menopause makes dropping any weight way harder then when I was in my 30's! Any tips? Feel free to friend me.
Sorry to jump on this link but I could relate! ;-)

I will try the green smoothie idea. I've seen them on tv recently. Good idea...thanks

I agree with the group moderator about the 80/20 rule to a point. One of the reasons for my success last go round was an emphasis on walking. I got my Fitbit now and am trying to ramp up my steps. Every little bit helps, right?

Looking forward to working with y'all!

Yes, 80/20 - 80% what we eat and drink and 20% from exercise. I think that's why during menopause we can exercise the same amount "we used to" and eat the "same we used to" but don't lose weight (any longer). our bodies now longer "burn off the partying we did last night" :laugh: I was an avid wine drinker until MFP and menopause. realized that I can exercise the same and if I control my wine/calories/empty calories I will lose weight. wala! :drinker:

every little bit AND little bite :laugh:

I'm back on MFP because of my new spare tire. I am 44 and VERY active. I eat like hell lately and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE beer. So here I am again. I'm training for a Marathon and this extra 20 lbs I've gained is making things very difficult. I knew at some point I would have to start eating better, but I'm lazy in that respect. I hate having to think about what I eat. Guess I'll get over it because I hate carrying this extra fat around my belly. I've got arms and legs as hard as a rock, but my gut hangs over my belt.

I've got other issues besides weight so I'm hoping that I can find some common ground here in this group so I don't feel so looney. (Crazy periods, weird cramping, mood swings, mild hot flashes for now, skin issues, etc.) I am peri menopausal (self-diagnosed) and I would like to get through this thing as best as I can without my family killing me or visa versa!

Hello, I'm back on MFP after being gone for 7 or 8 months. I've been on Nutrisystem, not correctly though the last couple of months. Since January I had lost 27 pounds but I've been struggling the last 2 months with losing then gaining and losing then gaining.
I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago and have had 'wonderful' mood swings and hot flashes from hell since then. I think the hot flashes are starting to subside but only time will tell for sure. My bad eating is definitely tied to my mood swings. There are some days when I'm feeling and acting like an angry grizzly that I just want to eat everything in sight and then some. I'm hoping the pendulum mood swings start to subside as well.
I'm still doing Nutrisystem but back on it correctly now. I just rejoined MFP because I like it better then Nutrisystems site and I'm hoping it will help motivate me to push through whatever is going on with me and get back on track. I still have 30 to 35 pounds to lose.
You all are very encouraging for me and I thank you for sharing.