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Weight loss during Menopause

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mauiblue
mauiblue

Hi there.

Ive posted a few times here and received much support. Ive also spoken a little about weight loss but wanted to post this to specifically address and ask those

who struggle with

weight loss during this time?

My appetite has been really poor for this time period ive been in Meno. 1 yr.

Mainly i notice that i try to eat/push foods/ and do not gain.

for those who have the other problem with weight gain.  be thankful! The weight loss is scary, and upsetting when you are used to being a healthy normal weight. I would trade over weight vs under any day.

Ive also been dealing with thirst, and its like im not quenching thirst, but have a dry mouth. Mornings are dreadful with huge exhaustion..only a reprieve later in the evening when i feel calmer and safe.

Although my thyroid labs come back normal..im tempted to think that it could be combined with a thyroid issue. It seems like thyroid and Meno share similarities in the symptoms..

Anxiety/depression and this weight/nausea/stomach issue have been the biggest factors impairing my ability to function.

I also know that the gut is tied to the mind, so perhaps this is the problem...

I would love to hear back on your issues pertaining to weight loss, your stories your thoughts.

Thank you and thanks for this forum..

xooxox

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  • maria76995
    maria76995 mauiblue

    Posted

    Hi I lost weight too I could feel my bones which is scary for me..I hope now it comes back where I lost it,I mention it to my Dr a while back..I notice the fat going around the tummy area I eat some fattening foods because of it,I think hormones flatuate with your weight but it do hope it stop soon for us all.
    • CarolKelso
      CarolKelso maria76995

      Posted

      Hi Maria... The same with me... My tummy is the same now and I notice it when I eat more chocolate and sugar... It's up and down..... CK

  • juanita93228
    juanita93228 mauiblue

    Posted

    I lost weight too. No appetite and nausea. I recently started going to the gym, cardio and strength training. My appetite is back and so is my sex drive.
    • mauiblue
      mauiblue juanita93228

      Posted

      That sounds great and like you've got things figured out! Everything helps.

  • aj72426
    aj72426 mauiblue

    Posted

    Hi, 

    I had some issues with low appetite but was forcing myself to eat, lost some weight rapidly after another health problem, thought it may be thyroid but test was normal, so it wasn't that. I asked for a B12 test which confirmed it was borderline, hence GP said no action required. However, I have done some research and I know the level isn't healthy and I've had a lot of symptoms. I've been supplementing and concentrating on B12 rich food to try and increase the level.

    I've been doing this for about a month now and appetite has come back, weight has gone back to normal. I'm 50 and started reading about menopause and other people saying low B12 can happen during menopause.

    I would have a google around B12 deficiency and see if you have any other symptoms, if so, it may be worth asking your GP to do a blood test.

    Hope this may help.

     

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