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[quote=Anonymous]I am definitely thicker around the waist than I was pre-menopause, but I still have a waist and am still slim overall. The biggest different in shape is my lower belly -- I don't think I'll ever fully get rid of it. It's just how my body is shaped now. However:

- I don't severely calorie restrict. I do eat less than I used to, and yes it's a conscious choice and sometimes involves self-denial. But not to a degree that is that hard, honestly. I've never been an emotional eater. I make a conscious choice to order salad over pizza, to just have one bite of a shared dessert and no more, to eat very healthful breakfast and lunch (and small servings) daily. I don't feel deprived. When I make these choices, I feel healthy and good. I know some people view any dieting as disordered, but I think of what I do as responsible moderation. I don't count calories.

- I don't drink alcohol. This decision as made while I was in peri-menopause for health reasons unrelated to weight. Drinking just made me feel like crap. Even one drink. It just stopped being worth it. But I think not drinking makes a HUGE difference in my caloric intake, not only because alcohol often has so many calories but because I think drinking makes you eat more (and eat heavier, more caloric foods).

- I am very active. I live in a city and walk most places. I play pickleball multiple times a week. I am on a recreational crew team. My family hikes and bikes for fun. And then on top of that I exercise at home (heavy weights and core work) 3-4 days a week. Most of this is just for fun and overall health, the home workouts are a little bit for health and a lot for vanity. It's a great motivator. And bonus, it's great for muscle mass and bone density.

I like not being fat. But I don't think I'm doing anything dramatic to avoid it. Just common sense stuff that has the benefit of being healthy anyway.[/quote]

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