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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To those posting about success losing weight in their mid-40s, I would note that a lot changed for me between 45 and 50. I lost 5 or so pounds without trying when I was 45. At 50 (really starting around 48), I have gained 5-10 pounds, and it will not budge pretty much no matter what I do. It’s different from any other time in my life and seems aligned with the full onset of perimenopause.

I’m saying this not to be discouraging—I’m healthy and fit—but just to make the point that a lot changes in just a few years, and we should be willing to adjust our expectations to focus on health rather than weight. [/quote]

+1 and all true. The weight really does stick around. What has worked for me to get rid of that 5-8 lb menopausal gain is a structured weight program (lifting as heavy as I can) and largely cutting out junk food and desserts. I snack now on prunes, edamame, nuts, yogurt. I realized that an 8 lb gain may not seem like a lot, but I am only 5'3" and small framed so it really affected how my clothes fit. Note that a lot of the exercise and diet changes came about when I was diagnosed with mild osteopenia a few months ago and I made lifestyle changes to build bone density and hopefully reverse (I am 54). The side benefit was losing the extra pounds, getting rid of the midsection weight gain (pants feel comfortable again and I don't have to worry about the bulge when wearing a fitted dress) - all without having to cut back on food, but just eating differently. [/quote]

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