I went through menopause at 51.5 relatively unscathed.
However, I turned 58 and here comes the pouch. |
Having "age" be a risk factor doctor uses to explain my problem.
Vaginal atrophy. |
Daily aches and pains…I have body pains, joint pains, back pain, foot pain.
Gaining 40lbs since menopause (I’m 55). Now losing weight but it is SO HARD. I’m down 8lbs and fighting for every pound. Yes, this has a lot to do with the aches and pains, I know. Brain fog, ugh. I’ve also switched roles with my elderly mom. I’m the parent now and she’s the child. |
Not being able to eat and drink whatever I want.
I hit 40 and all kinds of new allergies and food intolerances popped up. Red sauce after 2 pm = indigestion city. My spice tolerance has also lowered as well. |
I don't like working out in the morning anymore because I'm just too f&&king sore. Civilization needs to adjust and free up the afternoon for old people needing exercise. |
The extreme rapidity with which the musculoskeletal system becomes entirely unfit if you're stuck in sedentary desk jobs and struggle to make time for fitness. |
I’m 55. I used to feel cold often, but now I’m hot all the time. I don’t really have hot flashes, so it’s more like my internal temperature has been turned up. I can’t stand heavy sweaters or coats that I used to wear comfortably. |
this!! |
Chin hairs are out of control. |
54 and:
Hair loss Eyes weak Jowls Neck falling Cheeks getting hollow Can’t stay up late anymore without killing the whole next day Osteopenia Sarcopenia (replacement of muscle with fat) makes getting / staying in shape harder |
I didn't pick the fight. She did. Do try to keep up. |
She continued to berate my father. I merely told her to move along and she turned on me. Entitled little see you next Tuesday. |
Someone on this site recommended Epsom Salts in cream form. Game changer for spontaneous injuries and also for muscle cramps in the middle of the night. |
64 and I think I’m in that early 60s phase where they say you suddenly age. I now have those smokers lines around my mouth and my buccal fat pads have suddenly burst forth giving me the Bulldog jowls. I always looked young for my age, but no more. |
I've recently lost a lot of weight (with the help of weight loss medication). I bought a new dress with a side zipper in what I thought was my new size but couldn't zip the top of the zipper. I was trying it on without a bra and realized that it zipped easily when I lifted my breasts to where they should be. So sad. |