Hi there. I just joined this group to. I’m 56 and pretty healthy overall. The wild menopause stuff happened when I turned 50. I had no weight issues or mood problems prior to this time but wow menopause really changed things. I went low carb and really cleaned up my diet about 12 years ago. Lost weight felt great and I could ear well as long as I avoided wheat and other high carb foods. Menopause. Weight started creeping up, digestion Was terrible and very moody. What I noticed though was that when I ate a meal with tofu in it and felt less moody the next day. My daughter became vegan a few years back so I naturally started cooking with tofu. I guess women in some Asian countries that eat a lot of tofu have fewer problems with menopause symptoms. It might be worth a try. Just make sure it’s organic because soy beans are grown with a lot of pesticides. Some of the other traditional herbs for menopause may also be useful. Black kobash. If your really struggling an anti depressant prescribed by your doctor might help to.
As for the weight gain I’m experiencing, I’m finding that calorie counting via my fitness pal really useful. I thought I would hate it but now I can see where my daily calories coming from. I actually find it fun and I’ve lost a couple of pounds. Good luck! One more thing. Get exercise Take a walk. Helps me relax.😊

I used to do weight training regularly and loved it. Stress, life, and my work schedule got in the way and I’ve struggled to find time and energy to get back to the gym. That’s another goal for me!