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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Texas
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Me, too. While I keep an eye on my weight and what I eat and try to work out regularly, I try not to obsess about it. Part of what helped my acceptance of this stage of my life was noticing some of the celebrities around my age who are now a little heavier than before, but still beautiful (one in particular, Nancy Travis on "Last Man Standing"). I'm not going to let an extra 10 pounds or so keep me from enjoying life!
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01-05-18, 11:50 AM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Georgia
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01-05-18, 11:51 AM | |
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
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True...I wish the soda companies would start using it.
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01-05-18, 11:58 AM | ||
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01-05-18, 12:12 PM | |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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I read somewhere and interesting theory about menopausal weight gain. The theory is that some estrogen is stored in your body fat. The body still needs estrogen after menopause, so the body is storing extra fat since the ovaries aren't producing it anymore.
I started a thread about four years ago that still sums up my thoughts on menopause. Of course, I know that everyone's experience is different: Menopause vs. Just Plain Getting Older http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=204873
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01-05-18, 12:24 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Georgia
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01-05-18, 12:30 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NE Pennsylvania
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I have only gained a pound or two since menopause about two years ago (I am 52) but my midsection has gotten much rounder, puffier, and apple shaped. Many skirts and pants no longer fit. Not very appealing, but I have made my peace with it. I continue to exercise and eat healthy.
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01-05-18, 01:17 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Canada
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My weight gain was during peri menopause when I had a ferocious appetite that nothing seemed to subdue. Gained 15 pounds. Am now 51 and post menopause lost the weight plus more with normal appetite regular exercise and feel great. So there is a light at the end of the tunnel 😊
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aging, menopause, menopot, peri-menopause, perimenopause, weight gain |
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