Menopause/Perimenopause & Weight Loss Support Group

JessicaChicago70
JessicaChicago70 Posts: 83 Member
in Motivation and Support
I am almost officially in menopause and weight loss has gotten much slower. I also probably have to take some hormones which doesn't help either. I am frustrated because I feel that I do all the right things and the scale isn't budging. Due to one hormone drug, I gained ten pounds (Thank you Premarin), so I got off of it and now I am slowly losing that weight. Any thoughts? What is your story?
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  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Here is a thread that you may find useful.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10482404/is-it-over-yet-the-perimenopause-thread/p1

    Cheers, h.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    oh yes. 46, had every symptom in the book. I can handle them all, every single one of them BUT the Anxiety.never had it my whole life till now. HELL.
  • pierce304
    pierce304 Posts: 11 Member
    lisawolfinger wrote: »
    Between the two...struggling for 5-6 years. Weight loss, metabolism, energy...all factors interacting with each other. Drives me crazy. I do keep wondering though...where are all the men and younger women in this thread?? I'm shocked we don't have an onslaught of "its all about calories in and calories out, nothing else." Hormones don't matter...its not a real thing! LOL

    This is SO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!! For years...I never paid much attention to my mother when she was going through this. And then it hit me and ALL BETS WERE OFF!!! It is such an intricate dance of hormones, energy, weight loss, mood, body temperature!!!! I take so many vitamins each day just to feel normal...

  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,348 Member
    edited November 2017
    @pierce304 We're similar in symptoms. In the last six months, I got this muffin top, jelly roll. Never had that before. Anxiety, feel like I'm crawling out of my skin sometimes. I'm not used to all this. Just sharing how I can relate;) thanks for the tip on Evening Primrose- i will look it up.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,570 Member
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Here is a thread that you may find useful.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10482404/is-it-over-yet-the-perimenopause-thread/p1

    Cheers, h.

    Yep ... that's where I've posted quite a bit. :)



    There's also an actual Group ...

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
  • JessicaChicago70
    JessicaChicago70 Posts: 83 Member
    Specifically, I am dealing with a lack of libido and painful sex. I tried Premarin but it had a lot of side effects.
  • sclause
    sclause Posts: 86 Member
    I am 24 and due to a genetic condition I am needing my ovaries removed. This is going to put me into menopause and I am very scared at what's going to happen with my weight
  • sclause
    sclause Posts: 86 Member
    cosmiclemon wrote: »
    Specifically, I am dealing with a lack of libido and painful sex. I tried Premarin but it had a lot of side effects.

    This is something I am afraid of happening :/
  • sstrack123
    sstrack123 Posts: 171 Member
    the ever changing cycle of us women
  • jgnickel
    jgnickel Posts: 80 Member
    I'm 49 and am in menopause. The Dr has me taking Femguard, primrose oil, and gaba. They have reduced the anxiety and hot flashes. Losing weight has been a struggle. I am hoping that it's my complete lack of motivation to get more active. The lack of libido did finally go away after I was on the supplements for about a month, but I haven't dealt with painful sex. The joys of being a girl..
  • misshoe
    misshoe Posts: 2 Member
    I went to a Naturopath this week for help with hormones cause I know perimenopause is a contributing factor in not being able to lose as well as other health issues. Black cohosh is better than evening primrose for menopausal symptoms. She suggested I take it every day & not just before my TOM. We'll see how it goes! I have been on Weight Watchers this past year & only lost 15 lbs :'(
  • leejoyce31
    leejoyce31 Posts: 794 Member
    Bump
  • boxerluvr80
    boxerluvr80 Posts: 1 Member
    New to this community thing.... but I think I have found my neighborhood. I am 56 and have been dealing with menopausal symptoms for years. Recently lost my mom which has sent me into a horrible place. Depression and anxiety out of control. I need friends to help me get the weight off and get back living a healthy lifestyle.
  • Pugprincess74
    Pugprincess74 Posts: 8 Member
    About to hit menopause the doctor said as been peri for a while
  • JessicaChicago70
    JessicaChicago70 Posts: 83 Member
    boxerluvr80 wrote: »
    New to this community thing.... but I think I have found my neighborhood. I am 56 and have been dealing with menopausal symptoms for years. Recently lost my mom which has sent me into a horrible place. Depression and anxiety out of control. I need friends to help me get the weight off and get back living a healthy lifestyle.

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my Dad last year and it was horrible. This is a good community to find support.

  • JessicaChicago70
    JessicaChicago70 Posts: 83 Member
    sclause wrote: »
    I am 24 and due to a genetic condition I am needing my ovaries removed. This is going to put me into menopause and I am very scared at what's going to happen with my weight

    I’m finding that weight loss is difficult but not impossible. You have to really stay on your game in terms of nutrition and exercise.

  • AnneMarieFerreira
    AnneMarieFerreira Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 47 and in perimenopause. I am also a type 1 Diabetic. I've always been very thin, but suddenly I have ballooned to a terrible weight!
  • noonansnook
    noonansnook Posts: 7 Member
    Introduce Yourself
    I’m looking to connect with others to give and recurve support and maybe make some friends along the way I’m a 40
    Something year old Working mom who has lost herself— yes in the midst of a mid life crisis- I️ have finally come to terms that I️ need to figure out who I️ am who I️ want to be—I️ am
    More than this- I️ just know I️t I️ am more than my anxiety and depress and the weight I️ keep holding on to— join me and we can help support each other Much love and respect! I️ will accept all friend requests
  • anderson0702
    anderson0702 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello, also going through perimenopause but I may have found some good info on weight loss! Found this article recently:
    https://www.metaboliceffect.com/menopause-weight-loss/
    I did not sign up for the program but I'm following the basic guidelines in the article. Cutting out as much sugar as possible seems to be key. I certainly like fruit better than veggies but I am trying to eliminate that for now. I start each day with a high protein breakfast. Lunch is a huge salad. Then a fairly normal dinner. When I was younger keeping my calories at 1200 (paying no particular attention to what was in those calories) seemed to do the trick. Now I'm keeping them around 1400 to 1500 and actually am losing. I think the change and what I'm eating is what is helping.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,348 Member
    @anderson0702 Thanks for sharing this blog. I read it once and will reread it again to understand it better. Makes sense in many ways.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,348 Member
    edited December 2017
    Have a wonderful
    Day !
  • LZMiner
    LZMiner Posts: 300 Member
    I'm 51 and just started getting what I assume are hot flashes...they're not unbearable, just a sudden heat. I also wake up hot in the middle of the night and kick off all my covers. Have yet to skip a month though, and I'm so jealous of my friends who are "done!" Bittersweet, when I was twelve I couldn't wait to get my period, now I'm looking forward to never getting it again!
  • wdedoelder
    wdedoelder Posts: 59 Member
    This sounds like the place for me. I am 44 years old. The last 2 years, I have been exercising 4-6 times a week and managed to lose 40 pounds (started at 235). I added a nutritionist when I stopped losing weight last January and hit 185 in June. That is when it all went to hell on me. The last 6 months, I have gained back 15 pounds while increasing my exercise and still dieting. I went to the doctor for some tests and it seems that I am in Menopause. I have completely cut out soda last year and only drink water and tea. I eat about 1500 calories a day and am still gaining. I have been running 25-30 km a week and hit the gym for weights twice a week. What am I doing wrong? My mom passed 10 years ago and my dad just passed this Thanksgiving, so I really do not have anyone to turn to for advice on this anymore :(. So it seems that you all are my surrogates :)
  • tlsb2016
    tlsb2016 Posts: 307 Member
    wdedoelder wrote: »
    This sounds like the place for me. I am 44 years old. The last 2 years, I have been exercising 4-6 times a week and managed to lose 40 pounds (started at 235). I added a nutritionist when I stopped losing weight last January and hit 185 in June. That is when it all went to hell on me. The last 6 months, I have gained back 15 pounds while increasing my exercise and still dieting. I went to the doctor for some tests and it seems that I am in Menopause. I have completely cut out soda last year and only drink water and tea. I eat about 1500 calories a day and am still gaining. I have been running 25-30 km a week and hit the gym for weights twice a week. What am I doing wrong? My mom passed 10 years ago and my dad just passed this Thanksgiving, so I really do not have anyone to turn to for advice on this anymore :(. So it seems that you all are my surrogates :)

    First, I’m sorry about your father’s passing. Having lost both my parents (in different years) during the holidays, I understand how hard it is.

    Second, regarding your recent weight loss struggles, I wondered about the type of food you’re eating since it is possible to gain weight while eating 1500 calories if it’s 1500 bad calories! However, you’re working with a nutritionist so I’m guessing that you’re eating well.

    If your diet and exercise hasn’t changed, then I wonder if something medical is going on. I’m 53 and in menopause for a couple of years, and I know that medical issues that were hidden by the female hormones can now come out. For example, hypothyroidism. Do you have other symptoms in addition to weight gain?

    If you haven’t had one lately, a good physical might be in order. (Full disclosure: I’m not a medical professional!)

    Welcome to the discussion!


  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,348 Member
    Premenopausal update: Since I quit alcohol for two weeks now, I haven't had a single hot flash in the middle of the night. Of course, the sweats may have been alcohol related but still, I think it's a good thing. Also, my chiropractor prescribed a vitamin Ovex by Standard Process company. It's a vitamin, but when I researched it it contains bovine ovarie hormone. I wasn't keen on that, but decided to take it for a month. I dont know if there's been a difference per say, but my Cycles were more erratic before I took it and now seem more normal and I've had no spotting. (Every four weeks with no spotting). But the vitamin could be a scam; I am too impulsive when someone offers me a vitamin:)
    Anyway, I wanted to see how everyone is doing. I had bloodwork done recently and I am in the middle of menopause/perimenopause. But then again, I could tell already just from my body. My bottom part of my belly has become a cantaloupe. Ugh.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,348 Member
    I also think diet has a huge role in how your symptoms progress. I have lost a 8 pounds over the last two months because I've been tracking every bite and exercising more. I think our weight can be manageable even if we're on menopause/peri but it will take a lot of effort;)

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