Menopause weight gain

Tart Cherry Jam · May 05, 2023 at 07:00 PM

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Yikes! That is expensive! You’re lucky that you have insurance m! Congrats on the weight loss!

Yes, I have read your post in Relationships and Communication and know your situation. It would be very expensive for you.

Blueowl · May 05, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Although I am not there yet, it seems rather normal for women to gain some weight because I have friends who have gone through it. I think I am in perimenopause (my OB/GYN says no, that it’s too early). My butt got bigger and I had to buy bigger pants. Because work is stressful (and so is my personal life) I exercise vigorously 3-6 times per week. I also do YouTube videos for abs. I think I look pretty good but also watch what I eat. I avoid sugar and carbs because they seem to cause inflammation and I try to eat mostly unprocessed foods. I hardly eat out because it’s expensive, not that good, and I do not know what’s in the food. Have you check with a dietitian? I have used health coaches (part of health insurance) and realized patterns I did not see for myself. All the information is already out there and you probably know it, but it is so hard to implement because of our environment. Also, the women I knew who gained weight eventually lost it after making some changes. Wish me luck when it’s my turn!

Tart Cherry Jam · May 05, 2023 at 11:54 PM

I do not think that getting a bigger butt is indicative of approaching perimenopause. Menopausal weight gain is abdominal.

There is nothing wrong in putting on some weight in the butt, hip, thigh areas. It is visceral fat that is evil and dangerous.

divine1966 · May 06, 2023 at 12:55 PM

My gyn recommended to reduce portion size when I asked him. He said no need to starve yourself. But sometimes just eating smaller portion would do the trick.

Discombobulated · May 06, 2023 at 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by divine1966

My gyn recommended to reduce portion size when I asked him. He said no need to starve yourself. But sometimes just eating smaller portion would do the trick.

Actually I read that using a smaller plate helps with this too.

Blueowl · May 06, 2023 at 05:39 PM

But why the weight gain in the first place? Is there anything than can se done to prevent it or do you deal with it when it happens because that’s just how it is?

Tart Cherry Jam · May 06, 2023 at 06:21 PM

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But why the weight gain in the first place? Is there anything than can se done to prevent it or do you deal with it when it happens because that’s just how it is?

I do not know. Women of childbearing age have a tendency to put on weight around the hips, thighs and butt when the times get tough. It is an evolutionary adaptive trait to prepare to nurture and bear children in the face of shortages. Could it be that you restricted your calorie intake and the body decided to hold on to every calorie and deposit it on your butt?

Blueowl · May 06, 2023 at 08:06 PM

My hips got wider but I didn’t gain weight. Also, although technically possible, I’m past my reproductive prime. I did use to carry more weight in my thighs in my 20s.

Tart Cherry Jam · May 06, 2023 at 08:58 PM

You might still have a lot of estrogen in the system. Not at the prime, but not at the decline yet, either. Speaking of estrogen, @jesyka since you are in early menopause, it is time to learn about the pros and cons of HRT. I recommend

. Was eye-opening for me.

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Tart Cherry Jam Magnate Member Since Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 2,823 (SuperPoster!) 3 1,265 hugs given	May 05, 2023 at 11:54 PM #23 I do not think that getting a bigger butt is indicative of approaching perimenopause. Menopausal weight gain is abdominal. There is nothing wrong in putting on some weight in the butt, hip, thigh areas. It is visceral fat that is evil and dangerous.
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,891 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,295 hugs given	May 06, 2023 at 12:55 PM #24 My gyn recommended to reduce portion size when I asked him. He said no need to starve yourself. But sometimes just eating smaller portion would do the trick.
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Blueowl Member Member Since Jul 2022 Location: West Posts: 442 2 149 hugs given	May 06, 2023 at 05:39 PM #26 But why the weight gain in the first place? Is there anything than can se done to prevent it or do you deal with it when it happens because that’s just how it is?
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Blueowl Member Member Since Jul 2022 Location: West Posts: 442 2 149 hugs given	May 06, 2023 at 08:06 PM #28 My hips got wider but I didn’t gain weight. Also, although technically possible, I’m past my reproductive prime. I did use to carry more weight in my thighs in my 20s.
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Tart Cherry Jam Magnate Member Since Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 2,823 (SuperPoster!) 3 1,265 hugs given	May 06, 2023 at 08:58 PM #29 You might still have a lot of estrogen in the system. Not at the prime, but not at the decline yet, either. Speaking of estrogen, @jesyka since you are in early menopause, it is time to learn about the pros and cons of HRT. I recommend . Was eye-opening for me.
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