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Weight gain

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Woolftown · 14/11/2022 22:33

Since menopause I have gained 7lb. It seemed to happen overnight. I used to maintain my weight relatively easily. I am fairly fit and have a reasonably healthy diet and just cant shift this. Do I have to accept this middle age spread is permanent or does anyone have some tips of what worked for them.

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Woolftown · 15/11/2022 09:25

Thanks again everyone. The intermittent fasting might be a good option for me. I’ll look into it. Sadly, I don’t think it’s water retention - too solid for that.

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WarriorN · 15/11/2022 09:41

Ventimiglia · 15/11/2022 08:50

Davina McCall says that HRT didn't help her lose weight but it was so good for her physically/ mentally/ emotionally that it gave her back the will and the energy to eat well and enjoy exercise again. And consequently keep her weight under control.

Yes I think that's what it is for me.

I don't have as many cravings either.

I'm also hypothyroid and on thyroxine which has been an additional difficulty. I've found during peri my levels are not as stable as they were.

Kite22 · 15/11/2022 23:09

It's not a question of stopping eating things one enjoys, but to learn to enjoy healthy foods.

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Well of course it is, if you enjoy things that are high in empty calories. What an odd thing to say.

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