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BOOM. Post menopause here I am. Thank you for having me here!
Hi. I just joined this group as I am about 4 years post menopause. I have been through a ringer too just like some of the posts here. VERY hard to lose weight. Lots of imbalances going against me. I have hypothyroid and hyperparathyroid, a low vitamin D level, insulin resistance and now on bioidentical hormones...whew.…
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I finally gave up yesterday
After 7 days of strictly logging 1000-1200 calories, exercising and not an ounce or inch lost, I decided yesterday to ignore logging in calories and just eat. I didn't eat junk. I just ate and enjoyed without being tethered to the calorie counter log which has just enslaved me, not helped me. My body just doesn't want to…
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Day 5 NOT an ounce lost. Why am I not surprised?
First of all, I know 5 days is not enough but I expected to at least lose some water weight. Nothing. This is typical for me. I live with autoimmune disease so my body is like one giant piece of ticky tac that attracts extra weight. :( oh well...at least I haven't gained. And yes, I know it hasn't been that much time yet…
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Any Post Menopausal Ladies Out There?
Hi. I have returned to fitness pal after a 4 year sabbatical. During that time, I've managed to gain 7 extra pounds. During my recent physical, I was found to have the beginning of osteoporosis and a vitamin D level of 24 (low...it should be 40-50.) I'm also hypothyroid and have parathyroid adenomas I will soon be having…
