Loose a stone

[Morgz]

Hi I'm going through the menapause and have gained weight can't stop eating chocolate

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Morgz

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run daily weigh-in's and you'd be very welcome to join us. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page, bottom on a mobile.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

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Welcome Morgz know the feeling only too well. I went into early meno a few yrs ago while still in my 30s. For me my body shape has changed so much especially around the middle. Up to 3 weeks ago I was grazing on chocolate all day now I have a little with a vino or two of a night at the weekend.

Good luck on your journey

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Morgz 😊

Chocolate is a difficult one, but I mostly get sugar cravings when I am tired or have low blood sugar. I find eating more, and earlier in the day very helpful. I try to eat most of my carbohydrates at lunch and breakfast, which helps the afternoon sugar cravings.

I do eat a small amount of chocolate but some people find it easier to go 'cold turkey' and give it up completely 😊

I hope you enjoy the forum and find it helpful

Best wishes

Anna

[louisepeters11]

Hi im going through it too and the flushes are torture but i didnt know they affected other things too like your diet ! I have changed shape around the middle over the same time as iv been going through this and also losing hair ! Does what we eat help at this time in our lives?