So frustrated by how few calories I need in peri-menopause

[BansheeofInisherin]

Just that really. Recently lost 3 kilos with much difficulty and drastically slashing calories. And then put it all back during the Easter hols:( It's just astonishing how little sustenance I need in peri.

I need to lose weight for health reasons- not vanity-so I can't even ignore this.

Wow @reesewithoutaspoon ( love the name),1000 to 1200 is really low! I think my TDEE to lose weight is 1800 per day. Unless I have got it totally wrong.

I was hoping not to MFP but I think I have to. I am just educating myself about all these concepts. I think I am stuck in a plateau like you. My body does not want to go below 69 kg, but I will make it!

I've maintained a healthy weight/BMI (apart from during 2 x pregnancies when I put on an excessive amount due to eating too much) until now, 48 and perimenopausal.
I've recently upped my exercise to daily workouts (weights/cardio) at home on top of 60 minutes fast dog walks every day, and reduced food intake through IF, cut out most alcohol and sweet stuff, and reducing bread.
It's a bit of a slog and feels like little progress so far but am hoping to maintain at least, if not lose a little weight.

Post menopausal here. I put on four stone in about eighteen months with absolutely no effort or overeating. Lost it again, by taking up running, and manage to keep it off through a combination of OMAD, fasting, and keeping up the running.

It is just so, so frustrating though, to have to run five miles a day just in order to be able to sniff the top of a Pringles tube without gaining three pounds.

It's so crap! It feels like I can either carry on as I am, and gain weight, or go to bed hungry every night and maintain or maybe lose a pound or two.

I've never had belly fat before and I hate it. Plus my already ridiculous boobs are growing again. It's soul destroying.

I tried saxenda but the side effects were too unsettling so I stopped.

And I just can't give up sugar. I used to be able to factor it in, but obviously I need to accept weight gain if I eat chocolate now.

I'm trying to cut down/get off my anti depressant. Maybe that will give me a marginal gain.

Half glass full version:
Isn't it marvelous how much food you used to be able to eat, lucky you. You haven't lost anything, nothing to despair about, since you had a great time then. Lots of great memories, good that you got to indulge, fantastic.

Remember this reality in how you feel about your life NOW. Opportunities can change, so don't forget to enjoy whatever you can enjoy now. It is a waste of time to focus on whatever opportunities you had in past.