Just Joined - Menopause Stinks
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I just saw a nutritionist that my doctor referred me to. I'm not sure if I am happy or sad that I didn't hear anything I didn't already know and just wasn't putting into practice. She didn't see anything wrong with the types of food I normally eat (the ones I eat when I'm trying not to create more problems, ha!) and suggested that, for now, I continue as I am but make sure I'm logging correctly, and increase my exercise and water intake. She felt I was okay at 40% carbs, just more nutritious carbs and maybe keeping them to earlier in the day when I'm more active. More quinoa, less beer?
I'm not sure about that %-age, but I'll tweak as needed. It seems many of you have success with less or slightly less, so I'm going to keep an eye on this one.
She didn't recommend that I take anything for menopause symptoms unless they are unbearable. As of now, I can live with the night sweats. They're usually bearable unless I've had a drink or during warmer weather. I'll revisit that in the spring! The anxiety and mood swings can sometimes be problematic, but I'll see if increased exercise, and hopefully some weight loss results, alleviates that a bit. I guess they still haven't invented the magic menopause bullet.
I long for the day when this didn't require near as much thought, effort, planning....No wonder I lack energy. 0 -
LB30 - have to say, when I read your last line "long for the day when this didn't require near as much thought, effort and planning..." I was nodding my head and may have even whispered YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
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lisapierce5277 wrote: »I will tell u girls something that works for me, I am 51 years old and I never thought I could lose weight I went on alot of diets and even calorie count but when I started eating every 3 hours I tricked my body into releasing the fat. I eat eggs scrambled for breakfast and then 3 hours later maybe cottage chees with pineapples and then lunch grilled chicken with salad. I use the right portions. But I am at a steady 2.5 pounds a week. It's a miracle, cause this has never happend for me before. I do have hot flashes but control them with black kohosh and evening primrose. I have insomnia but ain't got that one licked yet. I have tried every drug at drug store and melatonin. But thought maybe the eating every 3 hours may help somebody. I really don't believe a calorie is a calorie. Carbs will keep u from losing. I eat protein and fiber alot. And small portions it was so hard at first but as my stomach shrunk it got easier. Took about two weeks. And of.course i work out 45 minutes at home 4 days a week to start. Add me as a friend if u would like. I haven't learned how to do that yet.
Have you tried magnesium supplements? This helps with sleep and a lot of other issues when you are lower carb.0 -
She felt I was okay at 40% carbs, just more nutritious carbs and maybe keeping them to earlier in the day when I'm more active. More quinoa, less beer? I'm not sure about that %-age, but I'll tweak as needed. It seems many of you have success with less or slightly less, so I'm going to keep an eye on this one.
I find that about 20% carbs is working well for me.
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I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.0 -
I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.
Does it make you retain water? Interesting! A friend found her liver values were wonky on it.0 -
She felt I was okay at 40% carbs, just more nutritious carbs and maybe keeping them to earlier in the day when I'm more active. More quinoa, less beer? I'm not sure about that %-age, but I'll tweak as needed. It seems many of you have success with less or slightly less, so I'm going to keep an eye on this one.
I find that about 20% carbs is working well for me.
Yes, I'm going to keep an eye on this. I don't want to cut carbs if I don't have to because they make me happy, but I accept the reality that I may HAVE to. I follow up with her in 5 weeks so I am more likely to 'behave' because of that. I'm hoping that will be ample time to see where I need to be for now. I'm sure it will change again. 
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I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.
If you (or anyone) comes across or knows of anything that can help with libido, please let me know before I end up divorced. 0 -
I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.
If you (or anyone) comes across or knows of anything that can help with libido, please let me know before I end up divorced.
Fake it?
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libido help:
Slumber parties has 2 products, x-scream and nympho niagra
I have not used them individually, only together, and they will make you want to climb on top of any remotely phallic object.0 -
I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.
If you (or anyone) comes across or knows of anything that can help with libido, please let me know before I end up divorced.
Seriously, black cohosh works for this. I felt a difference after the first dose (and I was not taking it for that) and when I recently stopped it I felt the reverse effect.
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I tried black cohosh and it was great for hot flashes and also made me feel better over all and regulated my now crazy periods and even brought some sex drive back (!!!), but it makes me retain fluid like crazy. And that is bad for raising blood pressure, etc. plus it makes the scale go up and just makes me feel funny.
So, back to square one.
If you (or anyone) comes across or knows of anything that can help with libido, please let me know before I end up divorced.
Seriously, black cohosh works for this. I felt a difference after the first dose (and I was not taking it for that) and when I recently stopped it I felt the reverse effect.
I find this conversation interesting. I have mentioned this discussion to my husband and said "see honey, it is not just me" 0 -
tcunbeliever wrote: »libido help:
Slumber parties has 2 products, x-scream and nympho niagra
I have not used them individually, only together, and they will make you want to climb on top of any remotely phallic object.
Interesting. I'm googling this. Hope I don't get something weird!
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