Pushing 40 low metabolism trying to lose at least 50

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jeremyhiltsr1714
jeremyhiltsr1714 Posts: 1 Member
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Any suggestions appreciated

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  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
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    Check out these websites:

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-glands/

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-fatigue/

    Keep reading until you get to the section that discusses: Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

    Realize that it's not you and that chronic stress, not enough sleep, not enough of the right nutrients (like fresh fruit and vegetables) and issues with the following body systems will keep you from losing weight.
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenocortical (HPA) axis
    • Sympatho-Adrenomedullary System (SAS)
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis
    • Neuro-Endocrine-Immune (NEI) system
    • Glucose-Insulin System (GIS)
    • Brain Monoaminergic System (BMS)
    • Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
    • Hepatic Detoxification System (HDS)
    • Cellular Signaling Systems (CSS)
    • REDuction-OXidation System (REDOX)
    • Ghrelin-Leptin-Adiponectin System (GLAS)

    Then - check out this website:

    https://www.drlam.com/blog/glandulars-and-herbs-for-adrenal-fatigue-part-1/7544/

    While thyroid and adrenal glandulars are relatively safe - DO NOT be tempted to take anything that messes with your Androstenedione production.

    Recommend that you check with a doctor to make sure that your heart is okay and that your blood sugar is not impacted by whatever it is you are currently doing.

    I sort of glided into paleo - low carb / low sugar, high protein / high fat and it worked for me.

    You can friend me if you want. Good luck.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
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    How do you know your metabolism is low? And since I just turned 40 don't blame it on age. There are plenty of us here who have been able to lose and age is typically not a factor.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
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    what makes you think you've got a slow metabolism?
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
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    Advice
    • Plug your stats into MFP
    • Set a sensible rate of loss - You could probably manage 2lb per week for a while but will need to reduce at you get closer to ideal weight
    • Weigh all your food and log it
    • Hit your calories as often as possible
    • Exercise if you enjoy it
    • Eat the foods you enjoy, don;t exclude anything you like, just learn to build those foods into your weekly calories
    • Take your time, don't rush - slow and steady seems the best way
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,876 Member
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    jeremyhiltsr1714 wrote: »
    Any suggestions appreciated

    I'm 42...

    Put your stats into MFP along with your stated rate of loss goal...you will get a calorie target...eat and log (as accurately as possible) to hit that target. Do some exercise on a regular basis...you will get to eat more then.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited February 2017
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    Please ignore this. OP... quite dangerous information. This poster knows nothing about you and is not a qualified doctor...
    Sunna_W wrote: »
    Check out these websites:

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-glands/

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-fatigue/

    Keep reading until you get to the section that discusses: Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

    Realize that it's not you and that chronic stress, not enough sleep, not enough of the right nutrients (like fresh fruit and vegetables) and issues with the following body systems will keep you from losing weight.
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenocortical (HPA) axis
    • Sympatho-Adrenomedullary System (SAS)
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis
    • Neuro-Endocrine-Immune (NEI) system
    • Glucose-Insulin System (GIS)
    • Brain Monoaminergic System (BMS)
    • Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
    • Hepatic Detoxification System (HDS)
    • Cellular Signaling Systems (CSS)
    • REDuction-OXidation System (REDOX)
    • Ghrelin-Leptin-Adiponectin System (GLAS)

    Then - check out this website:

    https://www.drlam.com/blog/glandulars-and-herbs-for-adrenal-fatigue-part-1/7544/

    While thyroid and adrenal glandulars are relatively safe - DO NOT be tempted to take anything that messes with your Androstenedione production.

    Recommend that you check with a doctor to make sure that your heart is okay and that your blood sugar is not impacted by whatever it is you are currently doing.

    I sort of glided into paleo - low carb / low sugar, high protein / high fat and it worked for me.

    You can friend me if you want. Good luck.

  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    Sunna_W wrote: »
    Check out these websites:

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-glands/

    https://www.yourhormones.com/adrenal-fatigue/

    Keep reading until you get to the section that discusses: Generalized Adaptation Syndrome

    Realize that it's not you and that chronic stress, not enough sleep, not enough of the right nutrients (like fresh fruit and vegetables) and issues with the following body systems will keep you from losing weight.
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenocortical (HPA) axis
    • Sympatho-Adrenomedullary System (SAS)
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis
    • Neuro-Endocrine-Immune (NEI) system
    • Glucose-Insulin System (GIS)
    • Brain Monoaminergic System (BMS)
    • Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
    • Hepatic Detoxification System (HDS)
    • Cellular Signaling Systems (CSS)
    • REDuction-OXidation System (REDOX)
    • Ghrelin-Leptin-Adiponectin System (GLAS)

    Then - check out this website:

    https://www.drlam.com/blog/glandulars-and-herbs-for-adrenal-fatigue-part-1/7544/

    While thyroid and adrenal glandulars are relatively safe - DO NOT be tempted to take anything that messes with your Androstenedione production.

    Recommend that you check with a doctor to make sure that your heart is okay and that your blood sugar is not impacted by whatever it is you are currently doing.

    I sort of glided into paleo - low carb / low sugar, high protein / high fat and it worked for me.

    You can friend me if you want. Good luck.

    I really feel strongly that this is bad advice because we know nothing about Jeremy (the OP). We also are not his doctors and should not be making any type of diagnosis.

    Also, paleo, low carb, low sugar, high protein, or any other diet type(s), is not magic. Eating at a calorie deficit is required to lose weight. If you are losing weight without a calorie deficit, it's time for a doctor's visit because then something is seriously wrong.

    Jeremy, I encourage you to follow the advice given in other responses to plug your stats into MFP, or some other weight loss app, and start eating at a calorie deficit. Just make small changes at a time.

    As for metabolism slow down-I'm 55, and for years I thought I could not lose weight because my metabolism was slowing down, but it turned out to be....ahem :) ....I was eating more than I realized! In fact, I was eating enough to gain 30 pounds in five years. That's a lot of food.

    I'm rooting for you, Jeremy! You can lose the weight!

  • Ozzzzzzzzzz
    Ozzzzzzzzzz Posts: 84 Member
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    It`s simple. Eat less move more !
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,170 Member
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    Ozzzzzzzzzz wrote: »
    It`s simple. Eat less move more !

    The tricky part is be happy, enjoy it, have energy for the things you love. But sure it is simple to express CICO.

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