Hey, loosing weight in the menopause years, any tips

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celia654321
celia654321 Posts: 5 Member
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Yep, you read it above, am tying myself up in knots over, soya milk or coconut milk etc decisions, as the weight is coming off sooooo slowly.
Any advice / friends welcome

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  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    edited November 2018
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    celia654321 wrote: »
    Yep, you read it above, am tying myself up in knots over, soya milk or coconut milk etc decisions, as the weight is coming off sooooo slowly.
    Any advice / friends welcome

    Are you weighing everything you eat on a food scale? If not, you're likely consuming more calories than you think. I'm 65, post menopausal, and lost 75 lbs 3 years ago simply by eating less and moving more.

    Why are you struggling over soya milk vs coconut milk, etc? Weight loss is all about *how many* calories you consume, not *what* those calories come from. If you consume less calories per day than your body burns, you will lose weight. It's really that simple. Even though it may not be easy. ;)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    Join us here.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group
  • bkajo
    bkajo Posts: 32 Member
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    I've found it the same as any other time -- being diligent about tracking my intake and exercising to build strength and cardio for heart health and calorie burn.

    dang, i wish there was a magic bullet! :wink:
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
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    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    Join us here.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/506-near-or-post-menopausal-group

    Just checked out your group and want to join! Have been post-menopausal since sugically induced at 43. .. struggling to age gracefully, never stop looking for the magic bullet :D
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
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    celia654321 wrote: »
    Yep, you read it above, am tying myself up in knots over, soya milk or coconut milk etc decisions, as the weight is coming off sooooo slowly.
    Any advice / friends welcome

    I've lost consistently (and very slowly) since my February restart. Eating most everything I did while i was packing the pounds on, difference now is portions. Weighing & measuring is crucial. Exercise is the key for me. Takes a lot of dedication, and it's worth it.
  • celia654321
    celia654321 Posts: 5 Member
    edited November 2018
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    Thank you all.
    My issues with the milk question is,
    Soya helps aleiviate menopausal symptoms,
    HOWEVER
    Cows milk and soya milk contain oestrogen , which hangs onto fat on your belly and breasts.



    I really like soya milk.
    I am trying coconut milk.
    I just wondered if anyone had any info.
    Thanks again for other tips.
    Have joined menopausal forum, thanks for link.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
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    celia654321 wrote: »
    Thank you all.
    My issues with the milk question is,
    Soya helps aleiviate menopausal symptoms,
    HOWEVER
    Cows milk and soya milk contain oestrogen , which hangs onto fat on your belly and breasts.



    I really like soya milk.
    I am trying coconut milk.
    I just wondered if anyone had any info.
    Thanks again for other tips.
    Have joined menopausal forum, thanks for link.

    Where did you hear this?
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    celia654321 wrote: »
    Thank you all.
    My issues with the milk question is,
    Soya helps aleiviate menopausal symptoms,
    HOWEVER
    Cows milk and soya milk contain oestrogen , which hangs onto fat on your belly and breasts.



    I really like soya milk.
    I am trying coconut milk.
    I just wondered if anyone had any info.
    Thanks again for other tips.
    Have joined menopausal forum, thanks for link.

    I don't think this is quite accurate.
    Glad you joined the group!

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