Someone please set me straight

Try not to eat under 1200 a day unless you're a pound or two away from your goal weight. I'd recommend eating maybe 1300 or even 1400 and see how that works out for you. Some people's bodies need more calories and some need less, so just play around with it until you find something that works. If you eat under what your body needs, you'll go into starvation mode and your body will hang on to every ounce of fat that it can.
Good luck with your weight loss! :flowerforyou:

Don't get discouraged...for number 1.

You are right. Menopause is a hormonal change in your body. My Mother just started menopause a few years ago and she had the same problem with weight loss for quite some time. She had to change some of the things she was eating--which is hit or miss because everyone is different.

But I would recommend a calcium and vitamin D supplement. You want to be sure you're getting enough of those.

I would also recommend that you start exercising, even if it's just a walk for 15 minutes every day. The reason why is because you need to kick start your metabolism and that may be just what you need.

The other thing you might want to consider is talking to your doctor. I know that sucks...everyone says that. But the thing is, maybe with the menopause, something else changed too. Or maybe you just don't need to lose weight. Or maybe there's an additional problem--like possibly your blood pressure or other issues that frequently show up with menopause.

Just don't get discouraged and include your doctor in your plans.

Hi there....struggling with it myself here. I'm 45 years old and pre-menopausal. I'm just starting on my diet here as of about a week ago and it's harder to lose now than ever before for me! Of course our metabolism isn't what it used to be so we have to do a little extra to get it going. Drinking water is helping me a lot, eating sensibly, and I'm starting to exercise some. My problem is I just don't have the energy I used to have, how about you? The food diary is great on here! Walking is great if you are able to do that. Add me a friend if you like and maybe we can figure this out:)

I am on a 1480 cal. a day diet and am also struggling with weight loss. I have lost 9 lbs. in the past month and a half, but the last 3 weeks...nothing! I have not done much exercise in the last 3 weeks and I think that may have something to do with it. I am 53 and post menopausal. I agree with the others that you should eat a bit more and maybe change what your eating. My doctor told me to eat protein, fruit & veggies and a few whole grains. Nothing white. It was hard for me to stick to but when I did it I was losing. So that is something you can try...just keep trying and playing with it!!! I am a sugar addict and that is the hardest thing for me to give up....just can't do it for very long and I don't eat much veggies but I am still losing slowly so I will keep trying! Good Luck!