menacing menopause

Nanpoodle
Nanpoodle Posts: 41 Member
edited September 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! I have had an extra 15-20 pounds creep up on me in my 50's and I am determined to lose it by counting calories again. It sure is more difficult to lose wt. in our 50's. Thanks!:flowerforyou:

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  • JenniferAnne73
    JenniferAnne73 Posts: 19
    Hey ChanteBien...

    I just wanted to send some encouragement your way. When I started doing this a few months I found that it really does come down to numbers. Consuming less than you burn. Sounds like you've done this before.

    A couple of months ago, my mother was so discouraged with her weight that she had given up. I shared with her my success by counting calories and I really challenged her to change the way she thinks . She started counting calories not even 2 months ago and has lost 18 lbs. She is 60 years old and has not been doing much exercise at all due to health issues so I think that she has done well.

    Stay determined...you CAN do it even in your 50's!!
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    I've heard about those pounds creeping on. I'm still peri but trying to be proactive in keeping them away. I know I'll have to eat healthy most days and exercise for my whole life. But that's ok. I enjoy having a healthier lifestyle. Gone are the days of the yo-yo 10 lbs.

    I've seen others lose the weight they gained in meno. I know you can too:flowerforyou:
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    I had a full hysterectomy 1 1/2 years ago and was in menopause immediately. I have changed the way I eat and I exercise regularly and I am down 58 lbs since January 13. The weight doesn't have to creep up
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever. You will love this site if you don't already. I :heart: it here. This site is so motivational, helpful, supportive, easy to use, and everyone is so nice and friendly here. I just wanted to tell you that I hope you have a lot of success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • Nanpoodle
    Nanpoodle Posts: 41 Member
    :flowerforyou: Thanks Jennifer for the encouraging note. Yes, I love the calorie counter on this website...it has all of the foods I eat built into the data base. Hope you are well! Nancy
  • Nanpoodle
    Nanpoodle Posts: 41 Member
    Bravo on your weight loss so far! I too love this website as it has the best calorie counter...great people too!
  • sineadm09
    sineadm09 Posts: 113
    welcome
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