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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know what I'll do if I hit menopause and it starts to get even harder to lose weight.

I've talked to some older women recently who have been there/done that and they told me that they actually LOST weight once they hit menopause.  The drop in estrogen (they think) made it easier for them to let go of the weight. When they were perimenopausal their bodies hung on to every calorie and normal weight loss methods barely worked on them. I am hoping/praying that is the case for me.  Because peri is HARD.

Everyone is different.[/quote]

Preach, sister! I hit perimenopause in October. Within 2 months I turned 48 and had gained 7lbs. Nothing is coming off. Two years ago I was 28lbs lighter. It's like my metabolism just came to a screeching halt and said, "F*ck you!" Last month I decided to stop focusing on the scale and go hard with weight lifting and strength. I have faith that while the number on the scale won't change, my body will. I've seen a noticeable difference in my shoulders and arms. The belly is the toughest. I also began tracking my food and shooting for much higher protein and much lower carbs.

I really hope this ends with menopause. [/quote]

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