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Menopause = WTF happened to my body??

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gypsykit1
gypsykit1 Posts: 11 Member
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I am two years into menopause and I don’t recognize my own body. In a short 2-3 years I’ve gained over 10 pounds, have flab in places I’ve never had before and went up almost two sizes! TBH, I’m not as active and I do have more sweets, but I’ve done these same things before throughout my life and my body never changed as it has now. I’ve always been thin and never thought much about watching my weight, so this is totally bugging me out. Anyone else experiencing this?
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  • ginahenryrmt
    ginahenryrmt Posts: 5 Member

    I hear you. I'm 5 years into menopause and its been downhill for me as well. I find it so hard to get motivated some days. I have gained 10-13 lbs (depending on the day I weigh myself).

    I've read stuff on carb cycling, fasting… its honestly so confusing…. :(

  • rachele1980
    rachele1980 Posts: 3 Member

    With you. I'm 3 yrs into HRT, 1.5 years post menopause and only 44. My perimenopause was really noticeable at 37. Since Jan 2022, I've gained 11kgs, that's almost 25 lbs! I dont know what to do anymore. This consumes me.

  • thewellnessolution
    thewellnessolution Posts: 2 Member

    It’s def frustrating. I’m 50, had hyster in 2017, but kept ovaries. I had no idea when pre menopause would start. Weight gain, hot flashes…well, oftentimes it’s a long wave. 😩 I just rejoined MFP to see if tracking would work. Only time will tell!

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