30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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One of my goals today is to figure out if my medicines are helping me keep the weight on: I am on hormone replacement - anyone take that? Any thoughts on weight loss while taking statins and hormone replacements?
I am on statins primarily for familial high cholesterol.3 -
Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
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@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.5
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
The hormone thing is interesting! I've been seeing much better results the last couple of weeks and I wonder if it's hormone related. It's been one year officially and I'm in menopause. I've noticed my hot flashes have not been as bad the last month so it makes me wonder if my hormones are stabilizing and that's why I'm seeing some better results. I've been at this since April 27 and the scale has been so, so slow...something to ponder anyway!
Thanks for sharing! We have to remind ourselves that the end result will be worth the time put in!!! Even if it's not as fast as we hoped!7 -
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge?
Experiment. Everyone is different on whether to eliminate foods or try to eat them in moderation. For me, sweets lead to more sweets. For others, a small portion of what they want satisfies them. When I eat enough fibre and protein, and drink enough water sweet cravings are reduced so I try to focus my attention on what I need:
Drink! Water or tea ( I am not a water drinker so I have to guzzle it down like a toddler eating something broccoli)
Go for a walk
Eat a choc protein bar
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"Eat a choc protein bar"...I like this idea as Im way under the mark when it comes to protein. Will make sure the sugar is low, though5
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Checking in:
Lost 77% of my Challenge goal!
(18.5 lbs out of 24lbs)
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »RubyRed427 wrote: »Found this online: Both menopause and HRT can cause weight gain as well as redistribution of your body’s fat deposits. But you may be surprised to learn that neither menopause nor HRT guarantees that you will gain weight—and many women even lose weight during this time. Given these facts, how can you figure out what’s causing you to gain weight and come up with a plan for how to stop it?
Second, statins do not promote weight gain.
Third, it's the chocolates probably! Those sweet tasty culprits.
The hormone thing is interesting! I've been seeing much better results the last couple of weeks and I wonder if it's hormone related. It's been one year officially and I'm in menopause. I've noticed my hot flashes have not been as bad the last month so it makes me wonder if my hormones are stabilizing and that's why I'm seeing some better results. I've been at this since April 27 and the scale has been so, so slow...something to ponder anyway!
Thanks for sharing! We have to remind ourselves that the end result will be worth the time put in!!! Even if it's not as fast as we hoped!
I never used to have belly fat (well tiny bit) until I was perimenopausal. January 2021 will mark one year, so I am in menopause, too.
I look forward to shedding this layer of Meno-fat and emerging as a butterfly.6 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.
Oh sure! Those are my favorites Dove dark chocolate- there were some in the teacher's lounge and I could not help myself.3 -
trwhitney2627 wrote: »@RubyRed427 I can't visit my stepmom anymore because she keeps a large stash of Dove dark chocolate candies in her kitchen. Those are too good to resist.
It's funny how we each deal with temptation. I have a jar full (well, not any more!) of Ferrero Rocher pieces. I bought the large 48-piece package back around Thanksgiving time (there are 8 left). In the past, I would easily eat 5-6 pieces a day until they were gone. I put them in a jar in which Kirkland macadamia milk chocolate salted caramel clusters had come in (my previous treat from months past). I seem to get some kind of satisfaction knowing they're there, and allowing myself just one every once in a while. I guess for me, they serve to keep me from feeling deprived and remind me that I can enjoy these and other things (in moderation!) once I achieve my goal weight.7 -
echojuliet21
Sundays
Jan 3 265
Jan 10 262
Jan 17 260
Jan 24 257
Jan 31 254
Feb 7 252
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Feb 28
Mar 7
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Mar Goal: 23210 -
@echojuliet21 Awesome results!5
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We won't even begin to get into how yesterday was a total diet failure. Apparently for me, the Super Bowl is an excuse to go hog wild. Back on track today.10
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Start Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
12/28 160.2
1/4 155.8
1/11 155.4
1/18 154.2
1/25 152.4
2/1 152.6
2/8 150.011 -
1/8: 158
1/15: 155.8
1/22: 155.6
I did not weigh in last week because I was really off the wagon. Am going to try to do better this week and hopefully will not see too much of a gain!11 -
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Feb 8 Check In
162/Jan 10
160 /Jan 18
159 /Jan 25
159.8 /Feb 1
157.6 /Feb 8
Neck same
Waist < 2.2
Hips < same
Finding the digital scale gives me different #s when I do the weight a few times at my weigh time Monday mornings.... just to be accurate🤔5 -
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The inverse of this graph is relatable when it comes to weight loss. There will be good days and bad days but look at the big picture
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I am making some progress. I have noticed that for a few days I have eating mostly low carb. That seems to lessen my appetite a bunch.
Also, my stomach is flatter.
So today is a good day.
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