Weight loss and Menopause??

I'm going through the same thing. Menopause mostly done, metabolism slowed, weight loss slowed.

She needs to analyze her workouts and diet.

She should be performing some sort of strength training regularly so that she is rebuilding lost muscle. Muscle is key to bumping the metabolism up. We of older age do not have the same muscles as you young'uns. We have to work harder to build it and keep it.

Cardiovascular is also necessary, but don't listen to the latest trends about "just 10 minutes a day". That's hogwash. They say that because they are just trying to get sedentary people out and about without scaring them too much.

But really, a minimum of 45 minutes per day (6 days a week) is necessary for weight loss. For maintenance, 4 days per week is probably sufficient, but we are each different and need to determine that for ourselves.

I hope she is counting more than calories in her diet, too. All calories are not created equal. Sugars and starches have a detrimental effect on weight loss in post-menopausal women. Stick with light fruits, non-starchy veggies, lean protein, dairy, and eggs.

Personally, I'm following the 17-Day Diet with very good result. My results are not as good as the younger women in my support group, but I am happy with my progress. I follow the food requirements very closely and I exercise more like an hour a day (not the minimum 17 minutes the diet requires).

In 45 days, I have lost 17.5 pounds. My previous efforts (counting carbs alone or calories alone) failed miserably.

Hope this helps.

I know exactly what she is going through. Last summer, I worked really hard and lost only 5 pounds in 2 months. I went to the gym daily, fitness trainer, counted calories, etc. It is d*** near impossible to lose weight when your hormones are all out of wack. I finally in January went to the doctor, I am now on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and I have lost 31 pounds since. It is still a struggle because they are not correct levels, just yet, but I can tell a big difference already. I am only 35 years old and I am postmenopausal because of a medical condition I have.:sad:

ETA: Be sure you don't brag to her.(Although you have bragging rights, you lost weight, yay you!) That only makes matters worse. I am sure she sees that you are more fit everday and it only makes her feel like a failure. Be sure to tell her positive things like, you may not be seeing the scales go down, but I can tell in your face you have lost, etc.. or something of the nature. I am speaking from experience, I have a little skinny friend that is always been in competition with me, if I have a small achievement, it amounts to absolutely nothing compare to hers. It always made me want to give up, now I just don't tell her my success stories.

I know exactly what she is going through. Last summer, I worked really hard and lost only 5 pounds in 2 months. I went to the gym daily, fitness trainer, counted calories, etc. It is d*** near impossible to lose weight when your hormones are all out of wack. I finally in January went to the doctor, I am now on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and I have lost 31 pounds since. It is still a struggle because they are not correct levels, just yet, but I can tell a big difference already. I am only 35 years old and I am postmenopausal because of a medical condition I have.:sad:

I had a complete hysterectomy last March- age 47. I also suffer from hypothryoidism. It has been an uphill battle, but just in January is when my hormones went wacky. I am taking estrogel and synthyroid and it seems that I am gaining a pound a week. I eat healthy (lean meats, fruits veggies) exercise 4-5 times a week, but I am now depressed about the gain. I am now moody, losing my hair, have Acne.. things I never faced before.. I have been logging for 150 days, but nothing but weight gain, low self esteem....

I have finally convinced my FP that I need to see an endrocrologist- the earliest they can see me is SEPTEMBER.. I don't think I can last that long..