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Menopause and weight gain

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Hi Everyone,

I hope you can help. I'm struggling to stop gaining weight now that menopause is here. Are there particular difficulties I should be aware of? Is it generally harder to lose weight after the menopause?

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Lytham3 stone

Apparently so unfortunately! Just a thought but have you looked into lchf?

Would you like to join our Christmas Challenge? Here's the link to tell you all about it, I hope to see you there! :-) x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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LexMis in reply to Lytham

Thank you Lytham. I've been reading the LCHF threads and its looks like something I could do. I don't eat meat but lots of fish. I'm kinda apprehensive to join the weigh-in in case I put on weight instead of lose it. I'll think about it. It might be just what I need to keep me motivated.

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Lytham3 stone in reply to LexMis

It's when we put weight on that we need the support of our fellow members more than ever! :-) x

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Tiggerr in reply to LexMis

I'm with Lytham, the support we get during the difficult times is when we need it most. It's also a time when you can discuss where you think things might be improved and helps with focus.

Putting on weight isn't a failure, it just means that we take a good look at the causes and work out strategies to improve things.

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IndigoBlue61

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum LexMis 😊

Menopause definitely alters how our body stores fat, carbohydrates in particular can be an issue see here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... It is perhaps worth looking at a new approach to how you eat.

If you haven’t already then please see Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

especially the Welcome Newbies and the Security Post. (When you write a new post you are given the option to only allow forum members to view your post, which we recommend or else anyone on the WorldWideWeb can see your post)

This is a very busy forum with lots going on but feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Best Wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

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Ange-lina

I'm with you on this. I'm collecting fat round my waist where it never used to be. Just joined here to look for support.

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