45 woman now what

Now I’m 45 and no matter what I do I can’t lose weight. I can get up every morning and go to the gym. Or ride my peloton in the morning and still no results. Wondering how should I do a reset? Because even after trying to eat salads still not even an ounce. Plus my ta tas have not stop growing. Also did I mention no uterus? Due to the fact that I ended up with fibroid from hell.

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  • rudyzenreviews
    rudyzenreviews Posts: 74 Member

    I get it, 40s can make weight loss feel way tougher. Sometimes it helps to go back to basics and double-check calories, keep protein high, and mix in strength training along with the cardio. Hormones and surgery history can definitely play a part too, so chatting with your doc might be worth it.

  • shaunarca
    shaunarca Posts: 2 Member

    I am 56, and was well over 300 lbs. 3 years ago. I lost 85 pounds and have kept it off. I. For transparency, I used a GLP1 for about 6 months to get my weight loss going, but I haven't used them since late 2022. I recommend looking at information from Dr. Vonda Wright. I originally saw her on the Diary of a CEO podcast. She talks about building muscle and eventually "lifting heavy" to get your body to start burning calories. I started building muscle with TRX equipment. ($75 bucks on Amazon) I can get my heart rate to around 140 in 30 minutes, so its building muscle and cardio at the same time. I have just recently started lifting heavy. Contrary to what it sounds like, she talks about lifting heavy in reps of 5-6. Again, it's minimal time commitment with maximum results.

  • improveme78
    improveme78 Posts: 2 Member

    Make sure you are drinking enough water and getting enough sleep. Those are two keys to weightloss along with the calorie deficit and exercise. If not already, highly suggest weight training. Depending on your age and health circumstances, you might be doing too much cardio. I know for me I see better results from the weight training with limited cardio. Remember too that if you are weight lifting, you are building muscle which is a part of the weight factor.

    For your food, have you calculated your new macros based on your current weight? Suggest Googling the TDEE calculator and enter your current stats to get your maintenance calories and subtract 300 to 500 to be in a deficit, making sure you get a good amount of protein. Make sure you are eating those calories. When we dont eat enough, pur bodies hold on to everything.

    I would definitely talk with a nutritionist and your doctor if even after that, still no loss. Remember slow and steady wins tje race, so even if you only drop 0.3 pounds one week, you are still losing. Its so hard for women our age, but we got this!! Pray to God about this journey specifically every day...game changer!!

    Good luck to you in your journey!!💓

  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,420 Member
    edited September 14

    Have you tried weighing all the food you are eating on a food scale for your calorie logging? Eyeballing (even with stuff like cheese or banana or peanut butter) is definitely less accurate.

  • rms62003
    rms62003 Posts: 216 Member

    Agree with above, I'm 52, and just hit the 90 lb mark - in 13 months. Logging an monitoring calories is the big player in weight loss. Exercise has helped me do more and be more functional, however. Never thought I'd be turning the treadmill up to 5mph, or doing 25 lb bicep curls!

    I would recommend taking a close look at your diet and logging food. It will help with being more mindful of what you eat and focusing on healthy eating habits.

  • PixieKazza
    PixieKazza Posts: 49 Member

    Long term yo-yo dieter here, female, late 40s. The only way I have lost weight is calorie counting everything, and keeping to a calorie deficit. I know it's different for everyone, plus some research says it doesn't work, but this is what works for me.

    I'm 4'10, TDEE around 1000 cals a day if I do nothing apart from sit on my bum. I try to eat homemade higher protein/lower carb/high fibre meals, with plenty of fruit and veg. I like protein shakes for breakfast though, lazy I know, but I'm doing me. Filling meals include lentil and veg or bean soups for lunch.

    I do a lot of walking and I have been running up to 3 times a week lately training for a race. A 5k run for me uses up 300 cals.

    When I feel up to it, I do a 30mins weights/bodyweight/cardio workout to build muscle and improve fitness. Uses around 100 cals. Sometimes I burn up to 2000cals per day. That is rare, it's more like 1800 per day.

    I'm now around 4lbs off my current target weight. It is hard work.

    I'm struggling now as I'm closer to target, my TDEE is lower now, so my calorie deficit window is smaller unless I eat hardly anything or move an awful lot more. Plus it's autumn and it's cold and I'm so hungry!!!! If I'm not careful it'll all go back on.

    Good luck op! Maybe look at your food intake first, vs energy out. Try more protein and higher fibre meals to feel fuller.

  • mfeis
    mfeis Posts: 1 Member
    edited September 19

    PR every Peloton ride.

    (Also, I will ride with you if you ever want to. DM me.)