Menopause related Weight Gain - How do I lose weight now?

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  • rosebette
    rosebette Posts: 1,660 Member
    Some people can't stay at 1200 without eating back exercise calories. I tried it and was starving. It was OK if all I did was a 30 minute walk, but strength training or heavy aerobics would leave me light-headed and winded.
  • Arydria
    Arydria Posts: 179 Member
    Stating that you can't lose weight because you're menopausal is a cop out IMHO. I went through menopause 6 years ago (at 49) and in the last year (aged 55) I've lost over 125 lbs through diet and exercise.

    A great help to me was having my RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) and VO2max tested. This way I was able to fine tune my calorie requirements and my heart rate zones for exercise. It was well worth the $150 for the tests.

    You CAN lose weight after menopause. You just have to want it, and be willing to work for it. There are no magic bullets.
  • cmolivadas
    cmolivadas Posts: 1 Member
    Where do you go to get an official RMR and VO2MAX for $150.00?

    I just turned 50 and menopause just hit like freight train! Tracking has helped with weight loss and a 1200 calorie diet.

    PS. Congrats - you look great and I can see from your pick you have lost a lot.
  • weeziews
    weeziews Posts: 162 Member
    Where would be a good starting point to learn how to begin the optimal ketosis?

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