I’ve never had a weight problem in my life. Then menopause came along. No, take that back. Then I got pummelled by menopause! My weight shot up faster than a rocket from 118 to 150. And stuck. I work out 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week (treadmill, recumbant, stair stepper, and, of course, a variety of weight routines 3 times a week). I’m mostly vegatarian, although I do have occasional meat in the form of fish or chicken once a week or less. Lots of vegies (at least 2 cups cooked per day in winter - 4-5 raw to lightly steamed in summer), 1 fruit (I’m not really drawn to them unless it’s summertime - then I eat about 4-5 per day), 2 cups whole grains plus 1-2 whole grain bread products per day. Proteins consist of beans, tofu, soy products (like Boca), and some cheese (no more than 1/2 cup shredded in a day) consisting of the harder variety such as colby, mozarella (skim), cheddar, etc. And, yes, I’ve kept a diary. Actually, MANY diaries. And compared them to what is “recommended”.
I’m so stuffed with just this (and have never eaten much more than this in my life) that I couldn’t even think about putting more foods on my plate.
But the pounds are still there. And the fat is now RAPIDLY turning into cellulite.
I’m pretty sure I’ve been estrogen dominate most of my life, and have included Progesterone cream in the mix.
What gives? Is there any hope for the hopeless? I’m tired of not being able to zip my pants if I skip the gym one week because I needed to take care of family after work instead of working out.I’ve never had a weight problem in my life. Then menopause came along. No, take that back. Then I got pummelled by menopause! My weight shot up faster than a rocket from 118 to 150. And stuck. I work out 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week (treadmill, recumbant, stair stepper, and, of course, a variety of weight routines 3 times a week). I’m mostly vegatarian, although I do have occasional meat in the form of fish or chicken once a week or less. Lots of vegies (at least 2 cups cooked per day in winter - 4-5 raw to lightly steamed in summer), 1 fruit (I’m not really drawn to them unless it’s summertime - then I eat about 4-5 per day), 2 cups whole grains plus 1-2 whole grain bread products per day. Proteins consist of beans, tofu, soy products (like Boca), and some cheese (no more than 1/2 cup shredded in a day) consisting of the harder variety such as colby, mozarella (skim), cheddar, etc. And, yes, I’ve kept a diary. Actually, MANY diaries. And compared them to what is “recommended”.
I’m so stuffed with just this (and have never eaten much more than this in my life) that I couldn’t even think about putting more foods on my plate.
But the pounds are still there. And the fat is now RAPIDLY turning into cellulite.
I’m pretty sure I’ve been estrogen dominate most of my life, and have included Progesterone cream in the mix.
What gives? Is there any hope for the hopeless? I’m tired of not being able to zip my pants if I skip the gym one week because I needed to take care of family after work instead of working out.
