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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Age 53, still get periods, on low dose HRT for five years (150 progesterone, estrodial/DHEA cream and Estrogen suppositories)...  According to blood work, hormones levels indicate very close to menopause.

I've always been slim with a flat stomach and narrow waist.  My body is transforming into "old lady" with thickening waist and redistribution of fat.  And I'm getting very hungry, TBH.  Craving things I used to easily avoid: ice cream, sub sandwiches, etc.  I've only gained 5 pounds (so far) but my body shape is definitely changing.

Question: Do I just buy new pants and accept old lady body, or can I get back to my former slimness?  I want to be able to enjoy life and not be eating salads for the next few decades.  [/quote]

Yes, OP. You must accept that your body is going to look different. I had a flat tummy, slim waist, round butt. Now, my butt is flat and my waist is wide and I have a slight belly. I HATE it, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it besides exercise, which I do regularly. I eat a very healthy diet and do intermittent fasting 2-3 days a week (skip dinner, basically), but I no longer look slim. And I'm hungry a lot, but I'm getting used to that. It's better than getting heavier. The problem is you lose muscle as you age, and your resting metabolism gets slower, so if you keep eating the same diet you've always eaten, you gain weight. You have to cut back on the amount of food you eat even if your diet is very healthy.

I HATE being hungry, but I'm resigned to it. Being overweight is very unhealthy, and I want to live to 100 and be in good health. I now have "old lady" body, but I wear stylish clothing, so that hides it a bit. [/quote]

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