Menapause and weight loss

[Traceylizzy]

I'm really struggling with losing weight this happened at the same time I started with the dreaded hot flushes and night sweats, could they be related?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Traceylizzy

The menopause can certainly make weight loss more difficult and you may wish to discuss this with your GP/practice nurse?

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). 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 NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS 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.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

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

[IndigoBlue61]

I think it's quite common to find weight loss difficult during and after the menopause. But it could also be that we are slowing down so need to eat less. Whatever the cause, it is still possible to lose weight and keep it off, many on here do just that 😊

Have a look at the links Moreless has suggested and please ask if you have any questions.

Best wishes

Anna

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I think I'm having the same trouble. We can get through this.

[Susie54]

I'm post menopausal and have struggled with weight loss for years now with it yo-yoing. I lost 2lbs last week (week 1) which is unusual for me! I had however increased by an 1" around my waist but this morning I'd dropped 1.5" so encouraged that will drop down too.

Yes, menopause and weight gain do go together but I'm determined to fight this as my BMI and weight is in the unhealthy range...

Maybe we need to create a "healthy weight and the menopause" topic - just so we can encourage each other ?!?

All the best, as melhall says "we can get through this"..

PS: it's well worth a visit for a "well woman" check with the Practice Nurse, as I needed quite a lot of support with the symptoms.