@53 stuck at a weight loss plateau

[saadi26]

In menopause I'm simply stuck at 90 kg. Past 1 year has been dedicated to cross this barrier but simply can not! 5 days a week gym, diet, what not! help required. Must lose 20 kg. I do not feel good. Gained 20 kg in past 5 years.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, saadi26

If you've been dieting for a long time, then you probably need to factor in a maintenance period, to give your body a break healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I suggest you have a look at this, for another possible reason your weight isn't going down healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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[saadi26 in reply to moreless]

Truly appreciate your detailed guide. 2 years into menopause and I'm badly stuck. How long is this going to last?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to saadi26]

We're all different, saadi26, on average symptoms last for about 4 years after your last period, but some people can experience them for a lot longer. Weight loss is more about choosing the right foods, than cutting down on quantities, as you'll see in the links I gave you.

[S11m]

Hi, saadi26 , Welcome.

What works for many of us... as an initial strategy, or especially to get off a weight-loss plateau, is a combination of the Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Eating All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...