any tips on losing Menopause weight

[Peanut31]

wondering if anyone has got some advice on losing menopause weight.

I started HRT a couple of months ago, although I’m not overweight, I’ve put on half a stone and feel uncomfortable.

I already do intermittent fasting as in only eat in the evening, I started this about a year and half ago and felt so much better. I have tried eating during the day but, felt terrible, bloating and no energy.

I don’t eat bread as gluten intolerant, so don’t bother with the gluten free bread, or pasta. I try and eat low carb and mainly have salads, vegetables, fish, all home cooked, fruit being strawberries

I’m not going to lie I do occasionally have treats, as in a protein bar, bag of crisps, but I’m finding it increasingly difficult to shift the extra weight.

During my teenage years I lost 2 and half stone via WW, and after having my child lost 2 and half stone again with WW, but feel my weight is slowly increasing.

Im finding what use to work doesn’t. I’m on my feet all day with my job dashing around, don’t have fizzy drinks, I don’t drink alcohol either.

I know we are all different, but any tips with be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes

Peanut31

[Belle76]

Hi Peanut31 there are some free apps out there that you can monitor how many calories you eat. That may help I like fitness pal and it’s free or you can pay for all the the extra stuff. You could also invest in a watch that can tell you how many calories you are burning in a day too. I try and get in 10000 steps a day. It really sucks going thru the change, I can’t lose weight but maintain my current weight. I’m also gluten intolerant and dairy. And cook from scratch too.

[Peanut31 in reply to Belle76]

Hi

Thank you so much for your advice. I already have a watch that tracks calories and steps. I’ll look at the apps you have recommended though

Best wishes

[MOLKO1972]

Hi Peanut31,

I started HRT last October time and put some weight on, although I have read somewhere that it's not been proven that HRT contributes to weight gain, but I beg to differ!

Anyway, I started Calorie Counting with Nutracheck about 6 or 7 weeks ago and I've managed to lose 12lbs so far. It's slow and steady, but It's going the right way

It's worth a try...all the best

[doglover1973 in reply to MOLKO1972]

Nice work MOLKO1972 🙂

[MOLKO1972 in reply to doglover1973]

Ahhh thank you!

I've always been very fit and healthy, but noticed over the past few years that things start to change...more aches and pains and obviously a bit of weight gain. I do think HRT has contributed to that, but our metabolism does slow down the older we get as well.

I used to be a Burlesque Dancer (back in the day! haha!). Oh how I wish I could turn the clock back by about 10 years and still have the energy and fitness. Oh well

[doglover1973 in reply to MOLKO1972]

I understand. I get more aches & pains too and now I've got my HA's I'm starting to feel ancient. Haha 😀 Wouldn't it be amazing to turn the clock back 10 years?! A burlesque dancer is a very glamorous job!

[Peanut31 in reply to MOLKO1972]

Thanks so much for your advice. I did put my name down for the Zoe programme, but apparently the waiting list is long as brought it to the UK recently.

Well done on your weight loss.

Best wishes

Peanut31

[MOLKO1972 in reply to Peanut31]

Don’t think I’ve heard of the Zoe Programme…is it American?

Thank you It’s going to take a while, but I’ll get there

[Peanut31 in reply to MOLKO1972]

Yes it’s American, but it’s over here now. X

[PixieElv in reply to Peanut31]

I was part of the original Zoe trial (in the UK) and I didn’t find it helpful 😞, sorry. Very complicated to use. I had success with Noom, but that was before HRT. Since then I am like you, not overweight, but put on 1/2 stone and cannot shift it.

[Peanut31 in reply to PixieElv]

Hi PixieElv

I’ve signed up for Zoe now, just waiting for the kit at arrive. Hopefully they will have tweaked any issue.

I cut down on my HRT (gel) as I felt absolutely awful with 2 pumps. I have to say I feel better and I’ve lost some weight. I have now stopped completely as my thyroid results are great and I believe it’s the HRT effecting it.

Once I tweak my thyroid I may try the HRT again.

Best wishes

Peanut31

[doglover1973]

Hi Peanut31 I gave up sugar 4 years ago due to candida. I started coming out in a red rash all over . A low sugar diet helps balance blood sugar levels and keeps weight steady. Even though I'm not very active due to other health problems.

[Peanut31 in reply to doglover1973]

Hi

When you say you gave up sugar, does that include all fruits?.

Best wishes

Peanut31

[doglover1973 in reply to Peanut31]

No. I only gave up 'added sugars' so I still eat fruit and dairy products like milk and plain yoghurt. It's not easy because there's sugar in everything but it's worth it to feel better . I use xylitol in cooking, make soups and buy no sugar jams and pasta sauces. I still have sugar on special occasions 🙂

[LadyNZ]

The 800 Diet is supposed to be good. I've more or less just started it as I need to shift some weight also.