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Menopause and out of shape ( with pics☹️)

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Sallysister68 · 20/04/2025 19:47

I am 56 and went through the menopause last year. I am 5ft2 and weigh 8st now.I have put on about half a stone in the last year and I seem to get rid of it .I eat a very healthy diet, stay away from sweets, biscuits etc and don’t drink alcohol. I walk a lot but have never been a gym person, can anyone offer advice?

Menopause and out of shape ( with pics☹️)
Menopause and out of shape ( with pics☹️)
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Sallysister68 · 20/04/2025 21:30

I do feel that I need to loose weight around my stomach and top of my legs. Possibly a diet along with some toning exercises. I would be happy to try some weights but don’t think would ever go to a gym.

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Gymbunny2025 · 20/04/2025 21:17

You carry your weight on your middle- you can tone your core but you’d still need to loose the fat over it iyswim. Is that what you wanted advice about? Do you want to be a gym person?! I believe lifting weights is recommended post menopause for every woman

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