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Just joined this group. I’ve been doing clean IF for a week now and have been able to do 16:8-20:4. I like this group for women my age (turning 60 in May) because our hormones and bodies don’t work like those of the younger ladies. Hoping I have some new numbers to show my doctor in April. (He’s a proponent of less…

Wow! These posts also help me to know I am not alone in my struggle. I look at the weight I have gained even though I am exercising and I get so frustrated that I just down that cookie or donut or whatever else is around - and believe me, I KNOW what is around and where it is hidden. :-/ Today was one of those days so I…

I read that blog a while ago. Time to re-visit it! Thanks!

Same boat here. I am up 20 lbs from my adult low from 3 years ago. I haven't had TOM in 1 1/2 yr so I know this has had an affect on my weight. I am still working on figuring out where I need to be calorie-wise to lose.

Hmmm...this is an interesting post. Here in the northeast USA we are still in the grips of winter and I have not gotten out to get my sunshine much at all. I have noticed the scale going up or at least staying put even though I am working with my eating and exercise. I think I will start taking my D3 again. I have a 5000…

I just got "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" and am really enjoying it.

No one in this group have any input on menopausal weight gain and EM2WL?

EM2WL = "eat more to weigh less" which is what this group is called. Basically it's better to have more calories in order to lose weight.

I am really struggling with what works for weight loss. Good to read these comments.

This is a good article! Thanks!

thanks for some good info to try incorporating into my life! :-)

I can never tell on a run if I'm working really hard and therefore sweating a lot or JUST having a hot flash!!! :-P

Yep, I'm not counting on being really done even though it's been 5 mos. since Aunt Flo - rude relative! - arrived last. A nurse last week at my colonoscopy tried to tell me that I was done. Nope! Not believing it. :noway: My hot flashes disappear a few weeks before she arrives, too. Hormones!!!! :grumble: :sad: :ohwell:…

This is a good website! Thanks for the info.

I am dealing with similar stuff. I am not sure if it was new sneakers or mileage or just old age. :grumble: Runners World website has some good exercises to help strengthen leg and hip muscles. I ice after a run - going easy according to how the leg feels - and heat at bedtime. Also, rolling quads, hamstrings, and ITB is…

Going to be prepping for my 2nd one this weekend. (I take 2 days for fluids only so the actual cleansing is much easier.) family history of polyps and I had 8 (3 Pre-cancerous ones) last year at my first. My best advice is to find a doctor who has been recommended by someone you know. Ask lots of questions!

I have found that using a roller on all my leg muscles has loosened up tight spots that were giving me trouble. I just got a $15 one and roll for 2-3 min on each muscle group and ITB. Sometimes it hurts like crazy but in the end I'm better. Lots of how-to's on YouTube.

I have tried to add in different strength exercises but get bogged down when I follow the pace on a DVD. (No gym membership for me either.) I really like IronStrength Workout on Runners World. I can go at my own pace and work up as I get stronger.

I'm looking for the same thing! I'm 52 and have to be careful with the slowing metabolism. I agree that healthy is better than the <1200 cal way to go.

We are in our 20th year of homeschooling! :happy: This will be my last since my 16 yo will be full-time as a dual enrolled student (college courses for high school) starting in the fall at Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit, PA. (His courses will be all online, $120/credit hr, and he'll get a full scholarship of these…

I have been wondering if maybe I was pregnant! Once I get started with the tears they just don't seem to stop. We watched October Baby last night and it literally wiped me out!

I love my oatmeal! I soak mine for at least 10 minutes with water and a couple tablespoons of plain yogurt. After I cook it (usually in the microwave) I add cinnamon and raisins and a little milk. No sugar needed and the raisins and cinnamon have good health benefits.

I was reading in Colossians today for my quiet time and was in chapter 3 where is says to put off earthly desires. I realized that one of my earthly desires is food! Ouch! :grumble: Anyway, while praying I realized that I should search for a Christian group on MFP for support. There are a bunch of them on here but I felt…

Just had one that woke me up last night. Hmm...hadn't thought of it as part of menopause.

It's a tough time for us and so hard to be consistent in weight loss. Try to evaluate what you are eating and change that up. I have had to decrease my sodium and be very careful of breads/carbs. My period has been every 4 months or so for the last year and it messes with my weight loss, too. I do like that my hot flashes…

I think I was in the same position - save them just in case. This time I did clean out what doesn't fit and am giving them all away. Safety nets are an easy way to fall back into old ways and I don't want to do that this time.

Keep eating well and exercising. Be patient with the weight loss. It WILL be slow! But, in the long run you will see loss. Sometimes I go for a few weeks with no loss and then lose a couple. It has taken me 1.5 years to lose almost 30 lbs but I don't feel as likely to gain it back as I did in the past.

My TOM makes it so I don't have hot flashes. Probably has to do with the hormones. I have my period about once every 4 months as of now and I can tell when it is coming because the flashes go away.

Love this! My husband is a math teacher. I'll have to show him this equation. :laugh:

It is possible! Just be patient and let the weight come off slowly. At the dr yesterday I was "only" down 11 lbs since October but he said it was good and that I looked good, not sickly like some do who lose weight. I was frustrated at how slowly it has been coming off but I also feel that it will stay off this time. I am…