Menopause Weight Gain
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I'm in! Thanks for the suggestion.0
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Thanks for the advice! In a year and a half I gained nearly 20 lbs. My diet didn't change all that much but my metabolism sure did. And you are right about the belly fat! I never had that problem until now. I am trying to start long hikes with my husband as well as lifting weights to gain some core strength. I wish these issues were touched upon at least in school, as I would be a little better prepared to deal with them as well as have treated my body alot better!!!!0
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OMG - the belly fat. I never had a muffin top, even when I was heavier. Lost 30 pounds in 2005 when I was 50. I'm up about 15. 7 years later makes a difference! I've always worked out, I run, strength train. Since I started MFP, I've tried to maintain 1200 calories a day. After 2 weeks, i lose less than 1 pound. I get discouraged easy. But, it beats the alternative - weight gain.
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(never ever have I posted or sign up on a fitness app)
I'm over 50
In Menopause
Have had NO success on my own getting help
Reaching out to EVERYONE for ideas!
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I'm 43 and haven't started menopause but one of the reasons i lost what I have is my female trainer saying to me...you need to lose it before menopause because once you hit that it's a whole other story. My mum has been through it and was a successful weight loser 20years ago... Kept it off, conciencious... Now she could weep... Is ticked at how she feels she has to start again. It's all in the middle too.0
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Hi! I am a student nurse, and I recently came across an article related to this! You should take a look... in short the evidence shows the menopause doesn't cause weight gain but it changes the way to body stores fat - more likely to get "a belly" which is what a few of you have said!
Ultimately weight gain is determined by non-hormonal factors, rather than the menopause itself.
http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/communities/rcn_forum_communities/womenshealth/news_stories/menopause_and_weight_gain
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