Weight-Gain From Menopause

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/197230-the-flame-dolls-menopause-support-group

Hi there! While I don't know all the answers, I believe a lot of the weight gain comes from general loss of muscles mass as we age. I'm not sure of your age or how any of your personal situation factors into this but increased muscles will give your body the ability to burn off fat efficiently.

And, I can tell you that you are not alone!! I have put in a link to a menopause support group that I started not too long ago. Also, on the first posting there is another link to an even earlier topic that I asked the menopause and metabolism question. Many women shared there stories and experiences. A few personal trainer chimed in too. Perhaps you will resonate with some of it??.

I could also humbly suggest getting with a great nutritionist to help set you up on a wonderful eating plan ..

All the best to you :flowerforyou:

Julia

I didn't notice any weight gain from going through menopause, but it seemed harder to lose weight. I've been trying to lose weight for years now and it's been a roller coaster ride! Up, then down, up, up, then maybe down, down, down. Overall my weight is going down but so slowly (maybe 5 lbs a year?) I feel like time is running out. This year I'm determined (once again!)

For all of us the basics are necessary--healthy food in reasonable amounts and exercise. I'm picking up my exercise routine this year and hope that will help me lose faster. Hey, I'm going to go out on a limb here and shoot for at least a 25 lb. loss this year!

What do you do for exercise?